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First, Executive Editor (News and Investigations) at The Indian Express Ritu Sarin talks about her latest investigation that looks into how the showpiece bilateral jobs scheme, under which Indians would be taken to Israel to work in the construction sector, is threatening to unravel. Next, Indian Express' Sadaf Modak tells us how a goat tied outside a mutton shop sparked a legal dispute over alleg...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 12th of September and here are the headlines. The Union Cabinet is expanding the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to provide health coverage to people aged 70 years and above, regardless of their income level. Currently, the scheme is income-based and provides 5 lakh rupees shared annual covera...

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the India GCC Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. He shares what India had to say regarding the Israel and Hamas war and what the Joint Action Plan 2024-2028 is about. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt informs us about the current Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) outbreak and the extent to which India should be conce...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 11th of September and here are the headlines. A 30-member delegation in West Bengal has reached out to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding a meeting to discuss junior doctors’ proposals. In their email, they asserted the need for a larger representation, saying, “We would like to appeal that the delegatio...

First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah discusses the alarm raised by the use of drones to drop crude bombs and improvised rockets in the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. Next, Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chadha shares details of his investigation, which reveals how at least two state ministers, several politicians across party lines, and multiple real estate companies in Goa are alleged benefi...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 10th of September and here are the headlines. A showpiece bilateral jobs scheme, under which Indians would be taken to Israel to work in the construction sector, after over 100,000 Palestinian workers were banned in the wake of the Hamas attack of October 7 last year, is threatening to unravel. An Indian Expres...

First, Indian Express' Abhishek Angad talks to us about the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment physical examination during which 12 people died. Of the 12 aspirants who died, some fainted during the 10km run that was a part of the examination and some lost consciousness post the run. He shares the reason behind the death, the process of the recruitment and how the Jharkhand government has resp...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 9th of September and here are the headlines. The Supreme Court today said there was a delay of “at least 14 hours” in the registration of the FIR in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Led by the Chief Justice of India, the bench was p...

With just under a month remaining until the Haryana elections, the BJP finds itself in disarray. Several senior leaders have opted out of the race, and over three dozen members have resigned in recent weeks, leaving the party scrambling to regain control. Meanwhile, the opposition Congress has gained significant momentum by inducting two of India's most renowned Olympians, Vinesh Phogat and Bajran...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 6th of September and here are this week’s headlines. The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the newly drafted anti-rape Bill. After it was tabled Tuesday morning, CM Mamata Banerjee spoke in favour of the Bill and hailed it as “a model and historic”. She also said that a special unit of the state police —...

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks to us about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore. He shares the significance of these visits and how they will enhance India's bilateral ties with both the countries. Next, Indian Express’ Divya A speaks to us about the controversy around Netflix' recently released series IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. She s...

The headlines of the day from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary discusses the RSS's (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) support for the caste census and the significance of it acknowledging ongoing issues between the organization and the BJP. Next, Indian Express’ Jay Mazoomdar explains the increase in undocumented Indians illegally entering the US and why Canada has become the preferred route for many of them (12:02). And in...

ndia has one of the largest & most complex education systems in the world, with 26.5 crore children going to 15 lakh schools taught by 95 lakh teachers. In order to ensure learning outcomes for all children are met Central Square Foundation or CSF has been working with State governments dedicatedly towards system-led reforms to ensure quality access to school education in schools across India....

First, Indian Express' Vinayakk Mohanarangan talks to us about one of the biggest days for India at the Paralympics. For the first ever time India won 8 medals within one day at the games. Indian para athletes created history by bagging two gold medals, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals within a day at the Paris Paralympics 2024.  Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt speaks to us about the central governm...

India has one of the largest & most complex education systems in the world, with 26.5 crore children going to 15 lakh schools taught by 95 lakh teachers. In order to ensure learning outcomes for all children are met Central Square Foundation or CSF has been working with State governments dedicatedly towards system-led reforms to ensure quality access to school education in schools across India...

First, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah explains Assam’s new Muslim marriage law and the reasons behind its introduction by the government. Next, Indian Express’ Aditi Raja discusses how BJP leaders in Vadodara are facing backlash from residents after last week’s severe flooding (11:08). And finally, as the Supreme Court strongly criticizes ‘Bulldozer Justice,' Indian Express’ Asad Rehman talks abou...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 2nd of September and here are the headlines. Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate hours after the probe agency raided his residence today. Reacting to the raids this morning, Khan claimed that the agency has been bothering him for the past two years. Meanwhile, the Su...

First, Indian Express' Sweety Kumari talks to us about the gruesome rape and murder case of a junior doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. She shares updates of the investigation which is now being carried out by the CBI, the state government's response, the protests and more.  Next, Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth speaks to us about a tragic case from Uttar Pradesh's  Farr...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 30th of August and here are this week’s headlines. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These districts include Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. According to the official websit...

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Supreme Court granting bail to Telangana MLC K Kavitha in the excise policy case and the observations made during the hearing. Next, Indian Express’ Abhishek Angad discusses the reasons behind former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior JMM leader Champai Soren’s decision to join the BJP and how this move is expected to benefit the party in t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 29th of August and here are the headlines. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee today said that a ‘malicious disinformation campaign’ has been unleashed against her over her speech made on Wednesday at the students rally.” She added, quote “Not uttered a single word against st...

First, Indian Express' Ritu Sharma talks to us about the situation in Gujarat. The state has been facing unusually heavy rainfall and that has caused flooding in many districts and cities. She talks about the rescue operations, fatalities and more. Next, Indian Express’ Venkata Krishna B speaks to us about Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, being appointed as the...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 28th of August and here are the headlines. In her first reaction to the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata, President Droupadi Murmu today said that she was “dismayed and horrified” over the incident and asked the country to wake up to the “perversion” of crimes aga...

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, discusses the significance of PM Modi's visit to Ukraine and what it signals to India's Western allies and Russia. Next, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt talks about the case of a two-year-old child from Meghalaya testing positive for vaccine-derived polio and the concerns it raises (13:08). Finally, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha explains...