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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...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 25th of November and here are the headlines. Parliament's Winter Session Starts with a Bang: The Winter Session of Parliament kicked off with chaos, forcing both Houses to adjourn for the day. Opposition MPs clashed over the Adani issue, while PM Modi took a swipe at parties rejected by voters, accusing them of...

We are taking a break from our regular programming today to present a special feature story about a woman who might just have the most unique job in the world — Melody G Fanai, who through her voice, mends relationships and brings people together. Reported by Tora Agarwala Hosted, written and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar (This episode was originally published on t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 22th of November and here are this week’s headlines. Karnataka’s Anti-Naxal Force shot and killed fugitive Naxal leader Vikram Gowda in a gunbattle on Monday night in Udupi. The 44-year-old had been a key member of the banned CPI (Maoist) group, considered one of the last remaining major Naxal leaders from Kar...

First, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre shares details of the incident that led to the accusations that BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was distributing cash for votes on the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections. She shares the facts of what happened, Vinod Tawde's reaction and more. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the developments at the COP29 conference b...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 21st of November and here are the headlines. 1. US Indicts Adani Group Executives for Bribery Scheme In a major legal development, US prosecutors have indicted Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, along with seven others, accusing them of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. The charges allege the...

Last week, Manipur witnessed what was perhaps the worst flare-up of violence since the initial days of the conflict between the Meiteis and the Kuki-Zomi community, which began on the 3rd of May, 2023. In this episode, The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah and Deeptiman Tiwary join us to discuss what triggered the recent killings, how the administration has responded, and what this reveals about the...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 20th of November and here are the headlines. Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections Update As of 3 pm, voter turnout in Maharashtra stands at 45.53%, while Jharkhand’s Phase 2 polling has recorded 61.47%. Maharashtra's 288 Assembly seats are in play, with the Mahayuti coalition facing off against the Maha Vikas Ag...

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Shubhajit Roy shares details of the Trump administration 2.0, and talks specifically about the leaders whose appointment will impact the US India relations.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Ritu Sharma about a severe case of ragging that happened in a medical college in Gujarat, where a first year student died upon being subjected to ragging by hi...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 19th of November and here are the headlines. Delhi’s Dangerous Air Quality: Inhalation Equivalent to 50 Cigarettes Delhi’s air quality hit alarming levels early Tuesday, with an AQI of 492, placing the capital in the "severe-plus" category. Certain areas, including Alipur and Anand Vihar, surpassed the 500 mark...

As Maharashtra prepares to head to the polls tomorrow, The Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre joins us to explore what makes this election unprecedented, the strategies parties have used to engage with voters, and how an overcrowded field is causing confusion among them. Hosted and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day from The Indian Express.

First, The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew shares details about the implementation of GRAP stage IV in Delhi, starting today. She shares the severity of the pollution and smog situation in Delhi and the measures being adopted by the state government and Delhi police to improve the conditions.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra about a horrific accident that caused the death of si...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 15th of November and here this week’s headlines. The first phase of Jharkhand’s Assembly elections, covering 43 seats, recorded a voter turnout of 66 per cent. The seats are in the tribal-dominated South Chotanagpur, northern Pala-mu, and Kolhan regions, with 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes and six for Schedu...

First, The Indian Express’s Asad Rehman discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on the practice of ‘bulldozer justice’ and how Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath popularized it. Next, The Indian Express’s Sohini Ghosh explains mediation centers, how they help people in the middle of personal legal disputes, and how they reduce the court’s caseload (10:35). And finally, a quick update on the controversy i...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 14th of November and here are the headlines. At a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted Congress, accusing some of viewing the killer of Sambhaji Maharaj as a messiah. He questioned if such individuals were against Maharashtra’s pride and identity. Congress leader Rahul Gandh...