Sanket Upadhyay

3 weeks ago | thefederal.com | Sanket Upadhyay

A career diplomat with 35 years of experience. A man who was the private secretary to prime ministers Indra Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi. A diplomat who was part of a key strategy meet when the India-China border skirmish broke out. A former Indian ambassador to China and a former deputy national security advisor. None of these high-ranking achievements mean anything to a troll.

1 month ago | thefederal.com | Sanket Upadhyay

The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, has not only intensified India-Pakistan tensions but also sparked a troubling wave of Islamophobic sentiment within India. In an interview with Sanket Upadhyay, former Delhi Lieutenant Governor and academic Najeeb Jung discusses the societal repercussions of the attack, the unjust scrutiny faced by Indian Muslims, and the broader implications for national unity.

1 month ago | thefederal.com | Sanket Upadhyay

The news of the dastardly terror attack killing 26 tourists angered Indians. Rightfully so. Terror from across the border hurt and upset a nation. Kashmiris were hurt even more. Post the 2019 abrogation, Kashmiris saw and benefitted from a strong influx of tourists. This one terror attack drove both tourists and their business away. One thought a nation — from Kashmir to Kanyakumari — would be united in grief. But WhatsApp groups unleashed an ugly side of this anger — hatred against Muslims.

1 month ago | thefederal.com | Sanket Upadhyay

In an exclusive with The Federal, he questions whether the bill is true reform or just another tool for political control.

2 months ago | thefederal.com | Sanket Upadhyay

A joke gone wrong by Ranveer Allahabadia, India’s prominent podcasting star, has not only triggered a nationwide uproar but also reignited the debate on regulating digital media. The controversy surrounding his remark has resulted in FIRs from Mumbai to Assam, drawing sharp reactions from former allies and the intervention of the Supreme Court. The situation swiftly escalated from outrage to potential arrest, only halted by the apex court.