3 Things

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about Canada accusing the India government of having a “potential link” in the killing of the Pro-khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Next, Indian Express' Manoj CG tells us about how well the Opposition alliance ‘INDIA’ is holding up in the face of controversies and conflicting demands (14:02).

And finally, we give you a brief update on MPs bidding farewell to the old parliament building (23:45).

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Further listening:

The killing of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Ujjal Dosanjh on how Canada became a haven for Khalistanis

Tracing the origins of the old parliament to understand the new one

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta tells us about the latest incidents of terror and infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir that have put the security establishment on high alert.

Second, we discuss Shantiniketan getting the tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site. For this, Anjum Katyal, editor, writer and translator talks about the significance and impact of Shantiniketan, and then Indian Express' Divya A tells us about how the place achieved the tag of World Heritage site. (07:36)

And lastly, we talk about the most important achievements, experiences and learnings of the parliament in the last 75 years. (16:28)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Ritika Chopra tells us about a new bill that aims to downgrade the service conditions of the three election commissioners, thereby posing a threat to their authority.

Next, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the recent visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman to India, and talks about the significance of Indo-Saudi relations (13:12).

And finally, Indian Express’ Jayprakash Naidu provides insights into the Mahadev gambling app and sheds light on the reasons why the Enforcement Directorate is seeking to apprehend its promoters (21:58).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Liz Mathew tells us about the agenda of the special session of the parliament and why the opposition has raised concerns over it.

Second, Indian Express' Kiran Parashar tells us how a right-wing activist allegedly cheated a Karnataka businessman of 5 crore rupees after assuring him of a BJP ticket. (09:04)

And lastly, we give an update about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on the Sanatan Dharma row. (15:28)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Udit Misra explains why inflation remains high and consumer sentiment is low, and discusses the potential impact on the economy.

Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha tells why the only clear and deliverable climate change goal picked by the G20 leadership is a low-hanging fruit (10:00).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt sheds light on the Nipah virus that has claimed the lives of at least two people in Kerala. She explains how individuals can become infected, the primary symptoms to watch out for, and what you can do to protect yourself (16:52).

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