R&AW, R.N. Kao & India’s Intelligence Story | The Sandeep Unnithan Show Feat V Balachandran

What went into building R&AW? How did R.N. Kao shape India's intelligence establishment, and what lessons did his legacy leave behind?  In this conversation, former senior R&AW officer V. Balachandran takes us inside the world of Indian intelligence, recalling its early years, Kao's leadership, the intelligence failures surrounding 26/11, and the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world. How has India's intelligence apparatus evolved, and what lies ahead in the age of AI? #R&AW #RNKao #IndianIntelligence #IntelligenceAgencies #VBalachandran #NationalSecurity #Espionage #ChakraNewz About Chakra In an era where drones, semiconductors, and alliances reshape the battlefield and the boardroom, Chakra cuts through the noise - offering access, depth, and clarity. From exclusive interviews with top brass and policymakers to longform investigations and data-rich explainers, we bring you the stories that matter - strategically, technologically, and geopolitically. Rooted in rigour. Driven by insight. Focused on India’s emergence as a strategic and technological power. Visit us at chakranewz.com or write to us at info@escapevelocitymediaworks.in. You can also find us on social media on Twitter: @chakranewz Instagram: @chakranewz_com