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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the legal challenge to the Great Nicobar mega project, and the allegations that tribal consent and forest rights protections were bypassed to clear the project. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the nationwide strike by chemists and druggists, who say e-pharmacies and instant medicine delivery platforms are operating...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats. In this episode, we speak to Mihir Vasavda, who undertook this investigation, about how the National Sports Development Fund was allegedly diverted, t...

The headlines of the day by the Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about the investigation regarding the NEET 2026 paper leak. He shares what led to the initial doubt, how it was confirmed, the probe and how the government has reacted to the leak. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Akram M. about Karnataka: how the state government reversed the 2022 order that had effectively barred hijabs in schools and pre-univ...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Liz Mathew about the Congress high command naming V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, and what his elevation reveals about the party’s internal politics and future strategy. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Aditi Raja about the new Sociology curriculum at MS University in Vadodara, which includes modules on Modi Tattva, RSS fieldwork, and Hindu...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about PM Modi urging people to reduce the use of Petroleum products. While this is happening against the backdrop of the Iran war, the reason behind this is India's forex or foreign exchange reserves which have sharply depleted since the war began.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha about cases of maternal deaths that have surfa...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about the mounting pressure on India’s state-owned oil marketing companies as global energy prices remain elevated amid the continuing West Asia conflict. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and why investigators now believe the kill...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about Hantavirus and how it caused the deaths of three people on a cruise travelling from Argentina to Spain. The virus was contracted by a few more passengers onboard. Anonna talks about the virus, its symptoms and how serious the situation was on the cruise.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shivani Naik about two teenage girls from Telangana...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Arun Janardhanan about C Joseph Vijay taking oath as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, the collapse of the state’s long-standing Dravidian political binary, and the coalition arithmetic that now lies ahead.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda about the Sports Ministry’s new guidelines governing India-Pakistan sporting engagements after the Pahalgam...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Man Aman Singh Chhina about the three blasts that have occurred in Punjab in the last 10 days and the concerns that they have raised regarding the state's security and the level of proactiveness and preparedness required from the Punjab Police.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Purnima Sah about one of western India’s largest egg supply hubs -   Maharashtr...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Tanushree Bose about the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, the factors behind Mamata Banerjee’s defeat, and who the party is likely to pick as the next chief minister. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the first phase of India’s Census exercise, and the challenges enumerators are facing on the ground as the country undertakes its fi...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the BJP's massive win in the Assam Assembly elections. She breaks down the reasons behind this win, what it means for the state and how politics in Assam has changed over the years.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihal Koshie about wrestler Vinesh Phogat coming out and saying that she was one of the six women wrestlers who had filed...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Yesterday, in the Assembly election, most states voted for change. And the biggest result came from West Bengal, where the BJP won a landslide victory, ending Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress’ 15 year rule. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay’s party, TVK, delivered a major sweep by coming close to the halfway mark and toppling the DMK-led government. The Indian Express' Neeta Sharma w...

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' National Business Editor Anil Sasi about the United Arab Emirates' exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or the OPEC. He discusses the reasons for its exit, why the timing is important, and how it will impact global oil prices.   Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nidheesh MK about a tragic explosion in Kerala's Thrissur right befor...