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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...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 10th of December and here are the headlines. No-Confidence Motion Against Vice-President Dhankhar In a historic move, the Opposition today introduced a no-confidence motion against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, marking the first such action in India’s parliamentary history. The motio...

First, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares insights from her investigation, revealing how a shortage of drugs is hindering India’s efforts to eliminate TB. Next, The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga reports on the recent developments in the farmers’ protests, which marked 300 days yesterday (10:42). Finally, we provide a quick update on the government’s appointment of a new Governor for the Reserve...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 9th of December and here are the headlines. India called for a “peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process” which respects the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society, in its first statement today since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. Bashar al-Assad fled Syr...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy who shares everything we need to know about the current situation of Indo-China relations. He talks about the status of the disengagement process, what External Affairs minister S Jaishankar had to say about ties between the two nations, the negotiations that happened and what lies ahead.  Next, we talk to The Indian Ex...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 6th of December and here are this week’s headlines. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on 5th of December along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and NCP’s Ajit Pawar, at a grand event held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.  The formation of the new gov...

First, as Devendra Fadnavis begins his third tenure as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, The Indian Express’s Shubhangi Khapre discusses what sets him apart as a politician and highlights key achievements from his first term. Next, The Indian Express’s Deeptiman Tiwary explains why the RSS, despite its vocal stance on Kashi, Mathura, and Ayodhya in the past, has remained silent on Sambhal and Ajmer (1...

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...