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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda Today is the 8th of October and here are the headlines. In the Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP exceeded expectations, leading in over 46 seats and securing a third consecutive term. This success can be attributed to key strategies including consolidating non-Jat votes by naming Nayab Singh Saini as CM candidate, repla...

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Jayprakash S Naidu about the biggest Maoist encounter in the history of Chhattisgarh which led to the death of 31 Maoists. He shares how it happened, the intelligence tip that the security personnel received and more. Next, Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak talks to us about the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in August and how that has caused a political war of...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 7th of October and here are the headlines. India and Maldives agreed to elevate the ties to a comprehensive economic and strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the visiting President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in New Delhi today. The two leaders witnessed the exchange of five pacts including...

Tomorrow, on October 8th, the Election Commission will reveal the results of the much-anticipated Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections — the first to be held in a decade. With voting spread across three phases, this election has seen a surge in political activity, with parties vying to reshape the region’s future. In today’s episode, The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal joins us to take a deep dive in...

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we bring to you the third part of this series of conversations where we will speak to experts in the field of Early Childhood Education to understand how play-based learning plays a significant role in fostering holistic development. In the play based learning approach, children engage in activities that allow them to explore, e...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 4th of October and here are the headlines. The Supreme Court on Monday stated the lab reports prima facie indicate that the samples of ghee tested belonged to the cooking medium which was not used in the preparation of the laddus at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, while hearing a clutch of...

First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary discusses the allegations of money laundering against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and why the case is more complex than it appears. Next, The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar talks about the four Pakistani nationals who were caught living on the outskirts of Bengaluru last week and the reasons why they came to India (09:10).  Finally, The Indian...

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we're excited to bring to you the third part of this series where we will speak to experts in the field of Early Childhood Education to understand, how play-based learning is significant for fostering holistic development. In order to ensure learning outcomes for all children are met CSF has been working towards system-led refor...

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Parul Kulshrestha about a series of leopard attacks in Udaipur. The attacks have taken seven lives and have left the villagers scared. She talks about the action taken by the forest department and the reason behind these incidents. Next, Indian Express’ Mohamed Thaver informs us about the complaint that has been filed against online ticketing platform Book My Show...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 2nd of October and here are the headlines. Israel’s military Wednesday said it is engaged in “close-range” operations in southern Lebanon and dismantled Hezbollah’s infrastructure through precision-guided munitions. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) added that “over 150 terrorist infrastructure sites have been de...

Even though Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most well known figures in Indian history, for many, especially the young, he has become a bit of a two dimensional figure. Someone who helped us get independence from the British, but also someone whose face is on the currency notes, and who has a lot of streets named after him. Though it is only when we read his letters to friends, family and opponents, o...

 This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 1st of October and here are the headlines. The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will wrap up today as voting is underway for the final 40 seats in the third and largest phase of the elections. A voter turnout of 44.08 per cent was recorded as of 1 pm. In contrast to the first two phases, the bulk of the seats...

First, The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary discusses the rising demand to end government control over Hindu temples, exploring its origins, extent, and the reasons why the courts have been reluctant to address the issue. Next, The Indian Express’ Aditi Raja reports on the murder of a seven-year-old girl in Gujarat's Dahod district, an incident that has shaken the local community and caused them t...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 30th of September and here are the headlines. The Supreme Court stated today the lab reports prima facie indicate that the samples of ghee tested belonged to the cooking medium which was not used in the preparation of the laddus at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, while hearing a clutch of p...

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Kiran Parashar about a brutal murder case that has been reported in Bangaluru, where a woman's body was dismembered and stored in a fridge. He shares details of the case and police investigation. Next, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah informs us about the Assam government's plans of implementing the recommendations of the Justice Biplab Serma committee report which...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 27th of September and here are this week’s headlines. India and China are learnt to have made “significant progress” in narrowing their gap on pending issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. The Indian Express has learnt, this includes exploring the contors of a possible solution that factor...

First, The Indian Express’ Legal Editor, Apurva Vishwanath, discusses the controversy surrounding Karnataka High Court Justice V. Srishananda’s reference to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as 'Pakistan' and the lack of guidance and protocols on how judges in constitutional courts should conduct themselves. Next, The Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor, Harish Damodaran, sheds light on the Tir...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 26th of September and here are the headlines. India and China are learnt to have made “significant progress” in narrowing their gap on pending issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This includes exploring the contours of a possible solution that factors in their respective pre-April 2...

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Divya Goyal about the protests that have been going on at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. She shares that the students want the Vice Chancellor to resign and also the reasons behind it. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt informs us about a massive surge in dengue cases world wide. She talks about the increase, why it's happening and how one can prevent...

This is the CatchUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Flora Swain. Today is the 25th of September and here are the headlines. With the second phase of polling for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly kicking off today, a group of diplomats from 16 foreign missions arrived in Srinagar to “observe” the voting. Former CM and senior National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, however, termed them as...

First, Indian Express’ Mohamed Thaver explains how, despite a warning from the Supreme Court last year, authorities in Maharashtra have yet to take action in several hate speech cases across the state. Next, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy shares the key highlights from the recently concluded Quad summit, including U.S. President Joe Biden’s hot mic moment and how India add...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 24th of September and here are the headlines. Shortly after the High Court dismissed his plea, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today called the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case a “sham”, and “revenge politics of the BJP and JDS”. This comes after the high court dismissed a petit...

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Amit Kamath about the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest where the Indian team gave an incredible performance. He decodes the win and shares more about the 'Golden Generation' of Chess. Next, Indian Express’ Sweety Adimulam informs us about a massive infrastructural project that is coming up in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Ring Road project is said to deconges...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 23rd of September and here are the headlines. The Indian Express has obtained exclusive details about Mumbai’s Ring Road masterplan, developed by MMRDA, which outlines an extensive network of road connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This ambitious plan stretches from the Vadodara border in...

First, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the recent coordinated attacks in Lebanon, where thousands of pagers and hand-held radios exploded, resulting in at least 37 deaths and over 3,500 injuries. He explains the implications for the region and the concerns it raises for New Delhi. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt highlights the rising threat of antimicrobial resi...