3 Things

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about the Maldive's request to withdraw Indian military personnel from the island nation.

Second, Indian Express' Deep Mukherjee tells us about the issues that dominated the campaign for the Rajasthan assembly elections. (10:25)

And lastly, we give you an update on Israel Hamas war which has been going on since October 7. (20:53)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath joins us to discuss the governor's role in the legislative process and the reasons why four states—Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana—have approached the Supreme Court to define its contours.

Next, Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre talks about the evolution of the demand for the Maratha quota over the years and explains why the government is unlikely to incorporate it under the OBC reservation (09:52).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt sheds light on how 11 lakh children missed their first dose of measles vaccination last year and details the government's response to this issue (20:52).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Asad Rehman discusses the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to ban "halal certified" products in the state.

Second, Indian Express' Jagpreet Singh Sandhu talks about a law in Haryana which had provided 75 per cent reservation in private jobs for the residents of the state and why the High court quashed the legislation. (11:21)

And in the end, we give you an update on the ongoing rescue operation for the 41 workers trapped inside the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel for the past eight days. (18:16)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

During this election season, Madhya Pradesh emerges as the battleground where the BJP and the Congress are fiercely vying for supremacy. In this episode, Indian Express’ Anand Mohan joins us to unravel the crucial factors shaping the election outcomes, and the strategies employed by both parties to secure the reins of power.

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

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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