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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda. Today is the 5th of December and here are the headlines. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP’s) Ajit Pawar, at a grand event held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.  The formation of the n...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Amit Kamath who shares everything we need to know about the World Chess Championship. He talks about D Gukesh, the Indian challenger at the championship who is fighting to become the youngest World Chess Champion in the world. And to achieve said target he has to defeat the reigning champion Ding Liren. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt who exp...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 4th of December and here are the headlines. The Congress delegation, led by Lok Sabha MPs Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, was stopped at the Gazipur Border today while on its way to violence-hit Sambhal. Constitution in hand, Rahul said, quote “I am ready to go alone to Sambhal with police, but I am not being allow...

First, The Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra discusses his latest investigation into sewer deaths in Delhi over the past 15 years, covering details about convictions, compensations, and wages. Next, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, explains the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and India’s reaction to this development (14:28). Finally, we look into the Odisha polic...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 3rd of December and here are the headlines. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha today about the recent developments in India-China bilateral relations over the recent agreement on disengagement and patrolling along the Line of Actual Control.  Jaishankar said, quote “India-China ties...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre who breaks down the Maharashtra assembly election result and its consequences for us. She shares the details of everything that is happening in the state and within the Mahayuti alliance and talks about the reasons why the CM candidate has not been announced yet. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha who shares the story of t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 2nd of December and here are the headlines. The Congress accused the government of avoiding discussions in Parliament on issues like the Adani bribery allegations and Sambhal violence. Both Houses were adjourned amid opposition protests demanding debates. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh remarked, quote “There wa...

What do AQI levels actually tell us? What are the short and long term effects of air pollution? Why doesn’t the WHO recommend masks for air pollution? Do air purifiers really help? And what steps can the government take to tackle this problem effectively? Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. G.C. Khilani to discuss everything you need to know about air pollution. Dr. Khilani is the chairman of...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 29th of November and here are this week’s headlines. The Lok Sabha passed a resolution on Thursday to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill till the last day of the Budget session next year. Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Committee, moved a motion stating, “That this Hous...

First, we speaks to The Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra who explains the issue concerning an old mosque in Uttarkashi. He shares how the legality of the mosque was questioned which led to escalating tensions in the town.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar who shares the importance of a plastic treaty. He talks about the final round of talks that are taking place, where over 170...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm ichha Sharma. Today is the 28th of November and here are the headlines. The Lok Sabha passed a resolution today to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill till the last day of the Budget session next year. Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Committee, moved a motion stating, “That this House do extend ti...

First, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath discusses the controversy surrounding the Sambhal mosque and the concerns it raises. Next, in light of Australia proposing to ban social media for children and young adults,  The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt tells us about the technology’s harmful effects and what studies have revealed about it (09:00). Finally, we provide an update...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 27th of November and here are the headlines. Parliamentary Protests The proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were adjourned after Opposition MPs raised slogans demanding discussions on issues like the Adani bribery case, Sambhal violence, and rising crime in Delhi. In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhank...

First, Flora Swain speaks to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha who shares his experience of the COP29 conference that was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He talks about the agreements that were made and the main takeaways from the conference.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about the European Space Agency's upcoming mission Proba-3. The mission is being conducted to study the sun and...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 26th of November and here are the headlines. 75 Years of the Indian Constitution On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar marked 75 years of the Indian Constitution's adoption. President Murmu quoted Dr Rajendra Prasad, highlighting that the Constitution’s success depends on how...

At a time when the news about the environment seems to be worsening by the day, historian Ramachandra Guha's latest book, Speaking with Nature, sheds light on India's early environmentalists. These pioneers raised alarms about ecological concerns at a time when the focus was on industrialization as a means to alleviate poverty for millions. Their stories reveal how environmentalism in India evolve...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 25th of November and here are the headlines. Parliament's Winter Session Starts with a Bang: The Winter Session of Parliament kicked off with chaos, forcing both Houses to adjourn for the day. Opposition MPs clashed over the Adani issue, while PM Modi took a swipe at parties rejected by voters, accusing them of...

We are taking a break from our regular programming today to present a special feature story about a woman who might just have the most unique job in the world — Melody G Fanai, who through her voice, mends relationships and brings people together. Reported by Tora Agarwala Hosted, written and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar (This episode was originally published on t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 22th of November and here are this week’s headlines. Karnataka’s Anti-Naxal Force shot and killed fugitive Naxal leader Vikram Gowda in a gunbattle on Monday night in Udupi. The 44-year-old had been a key member of the banned CPI (Maoist) group, considered one of the last remaining major Naxal leaders from Kar...

First, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre shares details of the incident that led to the accusations that BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was distributing cash for votes on the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections. She shares the facts of what happened, Vinod Tawde's reaction and more. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the developments at the COP29 conference b...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 21st of November and here are the headlines. 1. US Indicts Adani Group Executives for Bribery Scheme In a major legal development, US prosecutors have indicted Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, along with seven others, accusing them of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. The charges allege the...

Last week, Manipur witnessed what was perhaps the worst flare-up of violence since the initial days of the conflict between the Meiteis and the Kuki-Zomi community, which began on the 3rd of May, 2023. In this episode, The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah and Deeptiman Tiwary join us to discuss what triggered the recent killings, how the administration has responded, and what this reveals about the...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 20th of November and here are the headlines. Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections Update As of 3 pm, voter turnout in Maharashtra stands at 45.53%, while Jharkhand’s Phase 2 polling has recorded 61.47%. Maharashtra's 288 Assembly seats are in play, with the Mahayuti coalition facing off against the Maha Vikas Ag...

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Shubhajit Roy shares details of the Trump administration 2.0, and talks specifically about the leaders whose appointment will impact the US India relations.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Ritu Sharma about a severe case of ragging that happened in a medical college in Gujarat, where a first year student died upon being subjected to ragging by hi...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 19th of November and here are the headlines. Delhi’s Dangerous Air Quality: Inhalation Equivalent to 50 Cigarettes Delhi’s air quality hit alarming levels early Tuesday, with an AQI of 492, placing the capital in the "severe-plus" category. Certain areas, including Alipur and Anand Vihar, surpassed the 500 mark...