Shahid Afridi targets Modi government, praises Rahul Gandhi, John Bolton exclusive, more 

This episode of India First explores former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi's praise for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The show details the subsequent war of words between BJP and Congress over Shahid Afridi's praise for Rahul Gandhi. The discussion also addresses former Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Yusuf's remarks targeting Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, underscoring India's consistent stand that terror and talks cannot proceed together. Additionally, the programme features former US National Security Advisor John Bolton, who discusses the complexities of India-US relations. Bolton offers his perspective on Trump's trade policies, US sanctions on India over Russian oil purchases, and the strategic importance of the Quad in the face of an assertive China, alongside the resumption of India-US trade talks.