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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 15th of October and here are the headlines. India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and criticized Canada for shifting the burden of proof onto India....

First, The Indian Express' Ajoy Sinha Karpuram explains the significance of the Supreme Court striking down a series of rules from several state prison manuals across the country that reinforced caste differences and targeted members of marginalized communities. Next, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy discusses India's concern over aligning itself against Israeli military...

The headlines of the week from the Indian Express.

First, we talk to Indian Express’ Damini Nath about the second version of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is called Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. It focuses on making cities garbage free under which its main target is clearing legacy landfills. Next, Indian Express’ Divya A talks to us about Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders. Some of the OCI cardholders had recently raised a concer...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 11th of October and here are the top stories of the week. The results of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls were declared by the ECI on Tuesday. The ruling BJP secured a historic third term in Haryana, winning 48 Assembly seats. The Congress, meanwhile, won 37 seats, Independents stood at 3 and the I...

First, Loksatta editor Girish Kuber discusses the legacy of Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and one of India’s most respected business leaders, who passed away on Wednesday. Next, The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdaar explains why the government has delayed the release of the latest elephant census and why its findings are concerning. (16:51) Finally, The Indian Express' Parthasarthi Bis...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 10th of October and here are the headlines. The mortal remains of Ratan Tata – philanthropist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons arrived at the Worli crematorium today where his last rites are slated to be carried out. Tata, 86, breathed his last on Wednesday night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Maharashtr...

First, The Indian Express’ Asad Rehman explains how a robbery in UP has sparked a political slugfest, reigniting the ‘Thakur versus Yadav’ debate in the state. Next, The Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh discusses a case involving the inheritance of cryogenically preserved sperm and its implications for reproductive rights (09:18). Finally, The Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra shares the story of two mo...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 9th of October and here are the headlines. A day after Congress leaders rejected the Haryana Assembly poll results, the Election Commission today wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge saying the statements were “far from a legitimate part of free speech” and a step towards “undemocratic rejection of t...

The Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election results were announced yesterday. From BJP securing a rather unexpected win in Haryana to the National Conference and Congress alliance achieving a majority in Jammu and Kashmir, in this episode of 3 Things we will be decoding what happened in the results of the assembly elections in the state and the union territory at length. Guests: Indian Exp...

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...