3 Things

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga who talks about the protests happening in Punjab, where people from different groups like employee unions, contractual workers, and unemployed youth are demanding better wages, regular recruitment, and the fulfilment of promises made by the government.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about a Supreme Court mandate from 2020 according which CCTV cameras were to be installed in police stations to monitor and curb custodial torture and deaths. He discusses the requirement for these CCTVs and the implementation of the mandate. (16:50)

Lastly, we talk about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who made her first public media appearance in two years from New Delhi, stating she would return to Bangladesh despite the fear of arrest. (26:55)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre about the RSS’s intensified outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why Mohan Bhagwat’s interaction with nearly 2,000 teenagers is being viewed as a response to the organisation’s growing disconnect with young people.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pratip Acharya about why Mumbai pumped more than 4,000 crore litres of rainwater into the Arabian Sea during a spell of extreme rainfall, and whether the city could store or reuse such water in the future. (11:55)

And in the end, we look at an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that abruptly lost around 300 feet after encountering turbulence, injuring 13 passengers and four crew members and prompting an investigation by the DGCA. (22:15)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda about the recent change in the jersey colour for the Indian men's and women's Hockey teams. He discusses the new colour, what Hockey India and the teams said about it, and the negative response it is receiving. 

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a new drug that can potentially help fight cervical cancer. The medication, SHetA2, is still in the early stages of development. She shares details about it, how it will work ,and when it will be available for purchase. (11:05)

Lastly, we discuss Prashant Kishor's victory in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll which ended the BJP's three-decade-long hold over the constituency. (19:24)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about why India wants to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, what has changed since the agreement was placed in abeyance, and whether the two countries can continue sharing river waters without a formal arrangement.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Harish Damodaran about why farmers in Rajasthan are challenging the GI tags granted to Unjha Jeera and Unjha Fennel, and what the dispute reveals about how geographical indications are awarded and whom they benefit. (17:50)

And in the end, we look at a proposed railway expansion through the Satpura–Melghat tiger landscape, which has received in-principle wildlife clearance despite concerns over its impact on crucial animal corridors and questions surrounding the project’s proposed wildlife crossings. (27:55)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the new anti-cheating bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha this week. He shares the provisions of the bill, the concerns and questions that were raised by the opposition and the response given by the centre. 

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pragyanesh about the official records regarding the use of an anti-riot gun in the CJP protests. He shares what the records say, what an anti-riot gun is, how it works and the people who have been impacted by it. (8:37)

Lastly, we discuss the Delhi government approving the withdrawal of the FIRs registered against the protesters but with a condition. (20:19)

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