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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Mishra about the US President Donald Trump launching a Reciprocal Tariff Regime, under which he imposed sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including India. Next, The Indian Express' Parthasarathi Biswas talks about the ongoing controversy about the control over the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya and the religious practices that are conducted there. (13...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 3rd of April and here are today's headlines. The Trump administration’s new tariffs on global trade partners, including a 27% duty on imports from India, will affect sectors like diamonds, smartphones, solar PV modules, and apparel. While certain products like critical minerals, energy products, and pharmaceuti...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt who talks about the new weight loss drug entering the Indian market, Mounjaro. Next, The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari discusses the Trinamool Congress' MP Abhishek Banerjee's Diamond Harbour Model and his political ascent in West Bengal. (14:00) Lastly, we discuss the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 which sparked debates upon being tabled in Parliament...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 2nd of April and here are the headlines. Lok Sabha Session Sparks Controversy Over Waqf Bill The Lok Sabha opened to heated debate as Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi fiercely opposed the bill, calling it an attack on th...

For the citizens of Delhi, the Yamuna, the city's most prominent river, has become one of the many symbols of just how polluted their city is. Despite it being a hot topic during every election that the city sees, the change is hardly ever visible. However, even with the existing pollution levels, the river remains to be a lifeline for those who live on its banks. Today, The Indian Express' Sophiy...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 1st of April and here are the headlines. Domestic Stock Market Crashes Ahead of Trump's Tariff Announcement On Tuesday, Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline due to massive selling, driven by uncertainty over the upcoming US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to be implemented on April 2...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah who tells us about the arrest of journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumdar following his coverage of a protest against a government-affiliated bank in Assam. Next, The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar discusses the parliamentary report highlighting the severe underutilisation of funds allocated for pollution control. (13:42) Lastly, we speak to The Indi...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 31st of March and here are the headlines. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Monday said there is “no need to search” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successor as he will continue to hold the top post again in 2029. The statement came in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claim that the RSS...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about the demolitions happening in Gujarat. He shares why the authorities have been tearing down illegally-constructed homes, offices, shops and other establishments that are on the state police’s list of “anti-social elements”. Next, The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh talks about Jharkhand's State Migrant Control Room. He shares how the SMCR res...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha SharmaToday is the 2th of March and here are the headlines. Kunal Kamra, in a standup show, had taken a jibe at Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde referring to him as a “gaddar” (traitor) following which an FIR for defamation was registered against the comedian on Monday. Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the H...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman who discusses the concerns of the proposed changes in the Waqf Bill ahead of a parliamentary approval. Next, The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha talks about India's bioeconomy sector and the potential it holds for greater opportunities. (12:51) Lastly, we discuss the Member Private Bills tabled in Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly demanding the restoratio...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma Today is the 27th of March and here are the headlines. A day after a face-off in the Lok Sabha over Speaker Om Birla abruptly adjourning the House after noting that members, especially Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, should conduct themselves “in a manner that maintains the high standards and dignity” of Parliament,...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the country’s effort to eliminate tuberculosis as a part of which a new set of tools ranging from AI-powered screening to strip tests for treatment adherence is being integrated into India’s TB elimination drive. Next, The Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind talks about the Centre withholding funds for the Samagra Shiksha scheme in Tamil Nadu...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma Today is the 26th of March and here are the headlines. In a late-night order on Tuesday, former Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra was appointed a full-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). The EAC-PM, an independent advisory body, has had one vacancy since the death of...

An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that tiger poaching is once again on the rise in India. Officials from five states, four central agencies, and Interpol are currently tracking poaching networks, with over a dozen arrests made this year alone. According to arrest records and investigation findings reviewed by the paper, the illegal trade has claimed "100 to any number" of tigers...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 25th of March and here are the headlines. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025-26 Reply In her reply to the Finance Bill debate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that the 2025-26 Union Budget offers "unprecedented tax relief" to honor taxpayers and aims to boost domestic production a...

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor, Apurva Vishwanath, breaks down the controversy involving Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma — including the Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to make the timeline public, the unanswered questions, and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar reigniting the debate around the NJAC. Next, The Indian Express' Kanchan Vasdev talks about the farme...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 24th of March and here are the headlines. Devendra Fadnavis vs Kunal Kamra Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized comedian Kunal Kamra for mocking Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, calling him a "gaddar" (traitor) during a program in Khar. Fadnavis stated that while satire is acceptable, it shouldn't insult individ...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ajoy Sinha Karpuram who discusses the X (formerly Twitter) and Indian government's legal battle over the content blocking provisions in the IT Act. Next, The Indian Express' Rahul V Pisharody talks about the protests following Telangana government's plan to set the urban forest land of Kancha Gachibowli up for auction. (11:24) Lastly, we discuss Kashmir's Kama...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma Today is the 21st of March and here are the headlines. Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai was arrested by Chennai police on Monday morning, just before leading a protest against financial irregularities at TASMAC. Annamalai, who planned the demonstration outside TASMAC’s headquarters in Egmore, was detained near his Akkar...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Paveneet Singh Chaddha about two coastal villages in Karnataka where fishermen have been protesting proposed commercial ports. Next, The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh discusses Jamia Millia Islamia revoking the suspension of students who took part in the remembrance day of the anti-CAA protests. (09:24) Lastly, we also talk about the allegations that were levie...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma Today is the 20th of March and here are the headlines. Both Houses of Parliament were marred by protests staged by the DMK over the delimitation issue, with the presiding officers calling their behaviour unbecoming of the dignity of Parliament. Lok Sabha was adjourned within two minuates after it met at 11 am, as DMK MPs ca...

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre who discusses the violence in Nagpur following the controversy over the Aurangzeb tomb demolition demand. Next, The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha talks about Chandrayaan-3's new findings indicating the presence of water-ice on the Moon's polar regions. (18:07) Lastly, we speak to The Indian Express' Arun Sharma about the 17 mysterious deaths i...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 19th of March and here are the headlines.  The Opposition raised concerns about the Gaganyaan astronauts being kept away from public view. Minister Jitendra Singh stated this was to prevent distractions during their acclimatisation and training. He added that excessive media exposure could be counterproductive....

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about  Ranjini Srinivasan, an Indian PhD scholar from Columbia University in the US,  whose F-1 student visa was revoked for allegedly advocating for violence and terrorism and supporting Hamas. Fearing action by the authorities, she chose to self-deport and return home. Next, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt talks about CAR T- cell therapy or chimeric...