3 Things

First, Indian Express' Amit Kamath discusses India's bid to host the Olympics. He explains the criteria required for a country to be selected and the associated benefits.

Next, Indian Express' Asad Rehman tells us about the aftermath of six murders in Deoria (UP), and the ensuing caste-based politics (08:12).

Finally, Indian Express' Chandan Haygunde talks about the escape of a notorious criminal from Pune's Sassoon General Hospital (16:58).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha discusses the work on nanoparticles that won three scientists the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Second, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt talks about the Chandrayaan 3 rover and lander which the ISRO had put in hibernation mode last month and hasn't been able to revive them yet. (05:59)

And in the end, Anjali Marar, Science Communication Officer, Raman Research Institute tells about India's plan to launch a national-level framework aimed at providing climate services and information. (13:41)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Diplomacy Editor, Shubhajit Roy, discusses one of the most audacious attacks mounted by the militant group Hamas on Israel. He explains the factors that led to it, its impact on the ongoing peace deals, and how India's relationship with Israel has evolved over the years.

Next, Indian Express' Deep Mukherjee talks about Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's announcement of a caste census in Rajasthan and its implications for state politics (12:52).

Finally, Indian Express' Venkata Krishna discusses why India's victory in its opening World Cup match against Australia is a big deal (21:46).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath discusses the charges against NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and what kind of concerns it raises.

Second, Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh tells us a story of a man who murdered his wife, changed his identity, lived freely for 15 years, got arrested and then escaped the authorities while out on bail. (09:13)

Lastly, Indian Express' Amit Kamath talks about India's record medal haul at the 2023 Asian Games and the reason behind such a performance. (25:03)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Amit Kamath joins us to talk about India's performance in the Asian Games till now and about a controversy that China is allegedly trying to steal India's medals.

Second, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha discusses the work that resulted in three scientists winning the Nobel Prize for Physics. (13:15)

And lastly, Indian Express' Ravik Bhattacharya talks about how rats have taken over Kolkata gnawing through bridges, concrete and wires, posing significant problems to people and authorities. (20:08)

Further read: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/asian-games/pv-sindhu-pours-her-heart-out-after-asian-games-loss-gives-example-of-simone-biles-and-naomi-osakas-struggles-8970149/

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.