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The Indian Express’ Legal Affairs Editor, Apurva Vishwanath, joins us to discuss the key changes and new approaches adopted by the judiciary this year, including a shift away from the alleged ‘judicial evasion.’ This is the third part of our ongoing year-ender series. Hosted and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 26th of December and here are the headlines. A roadside biryani vendor, Gnanasekaran, was arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually assaulting a student at Anna University’s campus on Monday night. The arrest led to a political uproar, with BJP and AIADMK accusing Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK of ties to the accused...

The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt and Rinku Ghosh join us as a part of our year-end series and talk about the major trends that were seen in the health sector in 2024 all the way from skin care to weight loss drugs and more. Hosted and produced by Niharika Nanda  Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 25th of December, and here are the headlines: BJP Meets NDA Leaders to Counter Opposition Narrative Amid Congress and the INDIA bloc's attack over Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, top BJP leaders, including Shah and J.P. Nadda, met NDA allies to discuss a united front. They focused on countering the oppo...

Veteran journalist and contributing editor at The Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, joins us to kick off our year-end series and discuss some of the most significant moments that defined Indian politics this year. Hosted and produced by Shashank Bhargava Audio clips sourced by Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 24th of December, and here are the headlines: A day after Prime Minister Modi attended Christmas celebrations in Delhi, a senior Orthodox Church Bishop in Kerala criticized the event. Bishop Yuhanon Meletius, Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, shared his thoughts on Facebook, referencing tw...

During the festive season, people across the country come together to celebrate, with food—sweet, savory, and deep-fried—often taking center stage. While these treats are fine in moderation, we often indulge more than we should. But how much is too much, and are there ways to make our celebrations healthier? To explore these questions, we speak to Dr Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And D...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 23rd of December and here are the headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the central government’s efforts to provide ‘lakhs of government jobs in the last 1.5 years’. Addressing a Rozgar Mela virtually today, PM Modi said that his government set a “record” by giving permanent government jobs to almost 1...

First, The Indian Express' Arun Sharma explains why the Katra ropeway project in Jammu is facing opposition. He talks about the project, the changes it will bring and how it will impact the trek to the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine. He also shares the reasons behind the protests and how it may impact the project. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Bijin Jose who breaks down the recently launched...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 20th of December and here are the headlines. The ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with strong opposition from Congress and Samajwadi Party. The bill, supported by 269 MPs, aims to synchronize elections across India. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal defended it, while...

First, The Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak discusses the ongoing row over Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and tell us about the relationship between Ambedkar, the Congress, and the RSS. Next, The Indian Express’ Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the recent anti-Muslim remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during an event org...

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 19th of December, and here are the headlines: Telangana ACB Files Case Against KTR Over Formula E Race Irregularities Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao (KTR), the son of Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, over alleged...

First, The Indian Express' Damini Nath explains 'One Nation One Election' at length. She shares the details of the amendments required to implement it, the reaction that it received in the Lok Sabha and all the recent developments. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind who shares the recommendations of the high level committee that was created post the NEET UG paper leak. She ta...

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 18th of December, and here are the headlines: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus Over Amit Shah's Comments Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Tuesday following a ruckus over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. BR Ambedkar. The Congress strongly criticized the int...

First, The Indian Express’ Suanshu Khurana joins us to discuss the legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away at a hospital in San Francisco on Sunday. Next, The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court’s latest directive to the district court regarding the Places of Worship Act (15:20). Finally, The Indian Express’ Jagdeep Singh Deep discusses the tra...

The headlines of the day from The Indian Express.

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Ajoy Sinha Karpuram about Telugu actor Allu Arjun's arrest by the Hyderabad police. He talks about the incident that happened on the eve of the release of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule, that led to charges being filed against the actor. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra who talks about the Railways Amendment Bill 2024. He shares how...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 16th of December and here are the headlines. Kharge Accuses Modi of Misleading the Nation on Nehru’s Letter Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused Prime Minister Modi of distorting facts about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s letter on reservation, demanding an apology. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha dur...

Last week, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. He claimed the title after defeating 32-year-old Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren in the final match of the 18th World Chess Championship, held in Singapore. The championship spanned nearly three weeks, with Gukesh and Ding battling it out across 14 intense games. In today’s episode, we discuss...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 13th of December and here are the headlines. Bangladesh confirmed on Tuesday that 88 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, mostly Hindus, occurred after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim government spokesman Shafiqul Alam said 70 people were arrested in connection with...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about the protests being carried out by the Opposition in the Parliament to get the government to discuss the Gautam Adani bribery case. Congress has adopted varied methods of protests, Asad talks about them and shares how they are executed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshreshtha who explains why the farmers of Punjab and Rajastha...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 12th of December and here are the headlines. In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court directed that civil courts cannot hear cases challenging the ownership and title of places of worship. This includes major disputes like the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathu...

First, in light of the recent tussle between the RBI and the government over the repo rate, The Indian Express’s Udit Misra explains the functions and limits of monetary policy. Next, The Indian Express’s Shivani Naik discusses a Delhi High Court case in which a petitioner claims that horses, in equestrian sports, should be considered equipment (11:32). Finally, The Indian Express’s Apurva Vishwan...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 11th of December and here are the headlines. In Parliament, the Opposition is in full swing as tensions rise. Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla, pushing for a discussion on key issues, including the Adani row. He also requested that derogatory remarks made against him in the Lower House be expunged. Meanwhile,...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy who shares everything we need to know about the current situation in Syria. He talks about the fall of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, how and why it happened, he explains the history of conflict in Syria and how it impacts geopolitics. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about Cyclone Fengal and how de...