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First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary discusses the challenges being faced by the security forces after the Pahalgam terror attack and what we’ve learned so far about the attackers. Second, we talk to The Indian Express' Omkar Gokhale about a legal case of a woman's plea for surrogacy which puts the contemporary surrogacy laws in India on the radar. (17:00) In the end, we talk about a fire b...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 30th of April and here are the headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people. Key ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S. Jaishankar attended. Modi also led meetings of the C...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about a crackdown on illegal immigrants from Bangladesh as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He shares how around 890 residents were rounded up by the Ahmedabad City Police from a settlement near Chandola Lake and subjected to identity checks. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about former BJP MLA Gyandev Ahuja who was expel...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 29th of April and here are today's headlines. The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed nearly 50 tourist destinations and trekking routes in the Valley following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Citing inadequate security, popular sites like Gurez Valley, Bangus, Verinag, Yusmarg, and Dodapathri are now...

First, we speak to the Indian Express' Diplomatic Affaris Editor Shubhajit Roy about the resumption of the Yatra after a five-year gap, a significant step toward normalizing India-China ties since the 2020 border standoff. Second, The Indian Express Nikhila Henry talks about why Rahul Gandhi is pushing for a new anti-discrimination law, Rohith Vemula Act, in the Congress ruled states. (12:04) In t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 28th of April and here are today's headlines. Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the fourth time on Sunday night, resorting to "unprovoked" firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara and Poonch districts. According to Defence PRO Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal, the firing...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Indus Waters Treaty which was put on hold by India a day after the Pahalgam terror attack. In this segment, Amitabh talks about the treaty, the significance that it holds and what this means for both the countries. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about the upcoming Rishikesh - Karnaprayag railway line. He shares what...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SHarma Today is the 25 th of April and here are the headlines At least 25 tourists and a Valley resident were shot dead on Tuesday at a meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in the deadliest terror attack on civilians in the country since the Mumbai 26/11 shootings. On Wednesday, India put on hold the Indus Waters Treaty, do...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's strict measures in response to it. He also shares the reaction that has been received from Pakistan and how all this will impact the ties between the two nations. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre set up by...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SHarma Today is the 24 th of APril and here are the headlines A day after India took several diplomatic measures against Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, Islamabad said today it “shall exercise the right to hold all bilateral agreements with India, including but not limited to the Simla Agreement, in abeyance.” On Wedne...

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal who breaks down the events leading up to terror attack in Pahalgam, and the larger security implications for the Valley.  Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the status of India’s cheetah relocation project, what are the logistical hurdles involved, and what this shift means for Project Cheetah. (09:01) And in the end, we t...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SHarma It is the 23rd of April and here are today’s headlines. Expressing anguish over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Union Minister Amit Shah on X said, quote “Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared. With a heavy heart, pay last respects to the...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India and what it means for the Indo-US ties, especially in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's tariff regime. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nayonika Bose about an Olive Ridley turtle that took a remarkable journey and travelled 4500kms, all the way from India's...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha Sharma. Today is the 22nd of April and here are today’s headlines. En route to Jeddah today for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the nation as “one of India’s most valued partners — a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally”. He also said that the partnership between the t...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Harikishan Sharma about the status of the Jal Jeevan Mission, a plan to provide tap connections to rural households and its implications. Next, The Indian Express' Pragynesh talks about the Delhi building collapse which claimed 11 lives. (13:50) Lastly, we remember Pope Francis' papacy that began in March 2013 and came to an end on April 21. (24:51) Hosted by...

This is is the catch up on 3things by The Indian express and I am Niharika Nanda. Today is the 21st of April and here are today’s headlines Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the policies that his government is working on are going to shape the future of the next 1,000 years. Addressing an event organised on the occasion of Civil Services Day, Modi said the holistic development of India...

First, The Indian Express Deeptiman Tiwary discusses Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Punjab National Bank loan fraud, was arrested in Belgium. Second, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about the frequent US visa revocations of the Indian students and its implications. (10:59) Lastly, we speak about why BJP MP Nishikant Dubey is again at the center of a controversy. (18:55) Hos...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 18th of April and here are this week’s headlines. Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium following an extradition request by India, according to sources. Choksi is wanted by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. He had been residing...

First, The Indian Express' Varinder Bhatia discusses the Robert Vadra and DLF land case amid ED's recent summons. Second, we talk to The Indian Express Nikhila Henry about Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi being at the center of another controversy. (11:25) Lastly, we discuss the Assam panchayat elections' recent electoral conduct debate. (17:04) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and Written by Shashank...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha Sharma Today is the 17th of April and here are today's headlines The Supreme Court declined to stay changes to the Waqf law after the Centre assured no recruitment would occur in Waqf boards and councils, and that Waqf properties would not be denotified until the next hearing. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khan...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra who discusses the impact of the Trump administration on the US' global reputation amid the geopolitical tensions. Next, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Twary talks about ED's recent chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and the leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. (14:54) Lastly, we talk about the Supreme Court's observations on the Waqf (Am...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 16th of April and here are this week’s headlines. The Supreme Court strongly criticized the recent violence linked to amendments in the Waqf Act. During a hearing on related petitions, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked that the unrest was "very disturbing" and stressed the matter is now under judicial revie...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the violent protests that broke out in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Last week, protests against the Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad got violent, leading to three deaths. Sweety talks about what happened, the families of the deceased, and the current situation in the area. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a new blood te...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 15th of April and here are this week’s headlines. India’s retail inflation in March dropped to 3.34%, the lowest since August 2019, as food prices continued to ease, according to government data. This figure was below economists’ expectations of 3.60%, and down from February’s 3.61%. The sharp decline may prov...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Pratip Acharya who sheds light on the exclusive investigation into the Dharavi redevelopment project.  Next, The Indian Express' Alind Chahuan discusses how a US based company has brought back a species of wolves back to life. (12:27) Lastly, we talk about a wanted Indian fugitive diamond trader, Mehul Choksi's arrest in Belgium. (24:30) Hosted by Ichha Sharm...