First, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the entry of Israeli forces into Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital.

Next, Indian Express’ Annona Dutt tells us about the National Medical Commission (NMC), the country’s apex medical education regulator, suspending its decision to cap MBBS seats at 100 per 10 lakh population in every state (11:26).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath sheds light on the reasons behind the challenge to electoral bonds in the Supreme Court and the concerns raised in the past (18:22).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra tells us about the incident where a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district partially collapsed, trapping 40 workers inside.

Second, we discuss the murder of Kanhaiya Lal which has become a major reason for a political slugfest in the poll-bound Rajasthan. (08:16)

And lastly, give you an update about two new schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the tribal peoples. (17:29)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Mohamed Thaver tells us about the patterns emerging from the latest drug busts in Maharashtra.

Next, Indian Express’ Amrita Nayak Dutta discusses the proposal to enlist individuals from the transgender community into the armed forces (12:36).

And in the end, a brief overview of the highly anticipated 2023 ICC World Cup semi-final clash between India and New Zealand (17:56).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Vikas Pathak discusses the cash-for-query allegations levied by the BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the TMC MP Mahua Moitra and the possible repercussions of the said accusations.

Second, Indian Express' Rural Affairs and Agriculture editor, Harish Damodaran tells us about a variety of paddy potentially help in reducing stubble burning. (09:46)

And lastly, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt talks about the state of tuberculosis in India as seen in a recent report by the World Health Organization. (17:08)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Jayprakash Naidu tells us about the factors influencing the Chhattisgarh assembly polls this time, and how the BJP has tried to prevent the Congress from returning to power.

Next, Indian Express’ Asad Rehman provides a ground report from Nepal, which recently experienced a devastating earthquake resulting in the loss of over 150 lives (11:28).

And in the end, we give you an update on the eight former Navy personnel who have been issued a death sentence in Qatar (19:44).

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