First, we discuss the London-bound Air India Dreamliner that crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad yesterday, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Next, The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to talk about the BJP-led NDA government’s performance one year into its third term, and the path ahead, especially as the country moves toward the 2027 Census and key state elections. (03:05)

And finally, we turn to the rise of drone warfare, as The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary explains how drone swarms work, their impact on military planning, and how India is adapting to these evolving threats. (15:16)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, India's flagship health insurance scheme. The implementation of the scheme is facing challenges in Jharkhand. Shubham talks about the hurdles that the state is going through and how it is impacting the healthcare system.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihkil Ghanekar about a report by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India regarding tiger population in India. Along with that, we also discuss how a decline in the population of the animals that form a prey base for these tigers is impacting them. (13:45)

Lastly, we speak about the government's proposal to cap air conditioner temperatures to conserve energy and reduce the load on India's power grid. (28:40)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew about the Centre’s announcement that the long-delayed Census will now take place in 2027 and the key political reforms like women’s reservation and delimitation, and why the delay has raised concerns.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about an alarming report showing that 37 lakes in Ahmedabad have effectively vanished due to rapid urban development. (11:11)

And in the end, we discuss the rare initiation of an impeachment process against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, over alleged hate speech. (21:22)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer who is a part of the Axiom mission 4, a flight to space. He is the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma and the first to go to the International Space Station.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the high cost of drugs for rare diseases. Some Indian rare disease patients are now reaching out to the court to try and solve this problem. (13:49)

Lastly, we speak about the tragic Mumbai train accident that left five passengers dead. (26:00)

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First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary about the Centre’s newly notified regulations for Ladakh, why key demands like Sixth Schedule protections remain unmet, and how Ladakhis are responding to the move.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ankita Upadhyay about an emerging health crisis among Indian children - metabolic malnutrition, the hidden health risks, and the signs schools and parents should be watching out for. (13:45)

And in the end, we discuss Canada’s invitation to India for the upcoming G7 Summit and why this outreach signals a possible thaw in diplomatic ties between the two countries after years of strain. (21:45)

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda.
Today is the 6th of June and here are the headlines.

PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Trains, Inaugurates Chenab Bridge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off two Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar and inaugurated two key rail bridges—India’s first cable-stayed bridge over Anji Khad and the world’s highest rail bridge over the Chenab River. At a rally in Katra, he asserted that any obstruction to Jammu and Kashmir’s development would face him first. Modi launched several infrastructure projects worth over ₹46,000 crore in the Union Territory, reaffirming his government’s commitment to accelerating growth and connectivity in the region.

Karnataka CM's Aide Removed After Stadium Stampede Kills 11
Following the tragic stampede near Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 and injured 56, MLC K Govindaraj, political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been removed. Police Commissioner B Dayananda and four other top officers were suspended for crowd control lapses. The state government has ordered a judicial inquiry and announced that RCB officials involved will be arrested. The incident, linked to mismanagement during a free ticket distribution event, has sparked outrage and demands for accountability at the highest levels of administration.

Starlink Gets Key Licence to Launch Services in India
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle after receiving a licence from India’s telecom ministry, sources told Reuters. The move brings Starlink a step closer to rolling out commercial operations across India. It becomes the third satellite broadband provider to get approval from the Department of Telecommunications, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. The licence marks a significant development in India’s push to expand rural and remote connectivity through space-based internet services, especially in underserved regions.

RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to Boost Growth
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, surprising markets and marking the third rate cut in 2025. The move is aimed at reviving economic growth as inflation remains below the 4% target. Borrowers, especially homeowners, will benefit from lower EMIs, but depositors may see reduced returns. Additionally, the RBI lowered the cash reserve ratio by 100 basis points to 3%, injecting ₹2.5 lakh crore of lendable funds into the banking system to spur credit flow.

Trump-Musk Twitter Feud Goes Viral Over Policy Clash
A fiery online clash erupted late Thursday between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over a proposed domestic policy dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” What started as a disagreement quickly spiraled into a digital spectacle, with both leaders exchanging jabs in real-time. The feud dominated social media, inspiring memes, satirical headlines, and viral quotes. Musk had openly criticized the bill, prompting Trump’s sharp response. The spat highlights ongoing tensions between tech moguls and political leaders in a highly polarized digital age.

That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.