3 Things

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Ravik Bhattacharya speaks about an Indian Express investigation which revealed how children in West Bengal are the victims of crude bombs which are a regular feature in the state's rising political violence.

Second, we talk about another investigation by the Indian Express' Bhupendra Pandey, which found out that since Yogi Adityanath took charge as UP's Chief Minister in 2017, the state has witnessed 186 police encounters. (12:25)

And in the end, we give you a quick update about opposition parties boycotting the inauguration of the new parliament building. (21:09)
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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Mallica Joshi joins us to talk about how Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is gathering support from opposition leaders against the centre's ordinance on the transfers and postings of bureaucrats in the national capital.

Second, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha discusses the reasons for delaying the 2021 census and the implications of such a delay (09:01).

And lastly, Indian Express' Anju Agnihotri Chaba tells us the story of a woman from Punjab who ended up in Oman on the pretext of a false job offer (19:07).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Esha Roy talks about how the latest tensions in Manipur have halted the peace talks between the Centre and 24 Kuki insurgent groups in Manipur.

Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt tells us about new drugs that are proving to be effective against Azheimer’s disease (09:04).

And in the end, we hear from Mahasweta Ghosh — the first Indian woman to complete the Marathon Des Sables (MDS), known to be the toughest race in the world (16:55).

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Further listening: What the ground report from Manipur reveals about its ethnic faultlines

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about Kiren Rijiju being removed from the post of the law minister, and the possible reason behind this move.

Next, Indian Express’ Sushant Kulkarni tells us about a top scientist from the DRDO being arrested for sharing information with Pakistani operatives (10:36).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra tells us why an interfaith wedding was cancelled in Uttarakhand (18:18).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Udit Misra talks about the Rs 2000 note being withdrawn, and its fraught history.

Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Central government’s ordinance that appears to nullify the recent Supreme Court verdict regarding Delhi’s bureaucrats (10:48).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Divya A explains why Indian filmmakers are starting to shoot in J&K again (18:00).

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