India’s Secret Spy World: RAW Operations, Honey Traps & Missions | Konark Jain | Justbaat Podcast | Anirudhya Mitra | Part 1

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What happens inside the world of espionage that ordinary citizens rarely get to see? 🇮🇳

In Episode 76 of JustBaat, host Konark Jain sits down with Anirudhya Mitra — bestselling author, screenwriter, and former investigative journalist associated with India Today and The Times of India — for a deep conversation about intelligence, covert operations, investigative reporting, and the stories behind India's national-security headlines.

From his reporting on the Bofors controversy and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi to his books exploring espionage and intelligence operations, Anirudhya Mitra brings a journalist's perspective to a world often portrayed through films and fiction.

His debut book, Ninety Days, was adapted into the SonyLIV series The Hunt, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. His spy thriller The Delhi Directive explores the shadowy world of intelligence and covert missions.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE OF JUSTBAAT

🕵️ Inside India's Intelligence World Explore the roles, challenges, and secrecy associated with intelligence agencies, including RAW, and the realities behind popular portrayals of espionage.

🎯 Covert Operations & National Security A discussion about secret missions, intelligence gathering, strategic decision-making, and the complexities of operations that rarely enter public debate.

💔 Honey Traps & Espionage How personal relationships, psychological pressure, and human vulnerabilities can become part of intelligence and counterintelligence operations.

👩‍💼 Women in the World of Espionage Explore the role women may play in intelligence work, the challenges of operating under cover, and the stories that rarely receive public attention.

🇮🇳 India After 26/11 A conversation about the strategic choices, international considerations, and national-security debates surrounding the Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008.

📰 Bofors, Rajiv Gandhi & Investigative Journalism Anirudhya Mitra reflects on the challenges of covering major political and national events, investigating complex stories, and working as a journalist when the stakes are high.

This is a conversation about journalism, national security, geopolitics, and the hidden complexities behind the stories that shape how we understand India.

Watch Episode 76 of JustBaat with Konark Jain for a thought-provoking discussion with Anirudhya Mitra.

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