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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi, the accused’s criminal history, and the questions the case has raised about child safety, policing, and background verification by ride-hailing platforms.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshresth about a series of childbirth-related complications in Rajasthan, after similar cases emerged in Kota, Bikaner and now Jodhpur, raising concerns over maternal healthcare and hospital safety. (10:00)

And in the end, we look at new details from the NIA chargesheet on the Pahalgam terror attack, which alleges that the conspiracy was active at least a week before the assault and was being directed by a Pakistan-based handler. (19:20)

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Our earlier episodes on the maternal healtcare crisis in Rajasthan;

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In the early years of a child's life, consistent care, nutrition, and emotional support lay the foundation for early childhood development. Haryana's Crèche Policy is attempting to address this need by creating support systems for working parents and ensuring young children receive proper care in their formative years.

The Indian Express brings to you our third episode in association with Mobile Creches, were we explore how the policy works on ground, the impact it is having on families, and whether it can serve as a model for childcare support across the country. And to talk about this, we are joined by IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government of Haryana. She has extensive experience in health, public administration, and social sector development and has led several transformative initiatives in public health and governance.

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about the Western Ghats and how after over a decade, the centre is finally close to notifying the Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the region. Nikhil talks about the challenges that were faced in the process, what caused the delays, what will change once the notification is out and more.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Rural Affairs and Agriculture Editor Harish Damodaran about a weather phenomena called El Nino. He shares how it impacts the monsoon and how in the coming months it can become the reason for a rise in food prices. (15:10)

Lastly, we discuss the changes announced by the the Home Ministry in the FCRA framework for NGOs and other organisations. (23:26)

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Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 


Links for our episodes with Mobile Creches:

Episode 1
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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Jay Mazoomdar about an investigation that found Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, his family members, and their companies acquired at least 137 plots across Ujjain after he came to power, raising questions about conflict of interest amid the city’s rapid urban expansion.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the assault of two NGO workers in Odisha’s Rayagada district, where rumours of child kidnapping spiralled into mob violence and sexual assault, leading to the arrest of 20 people. (18:30)

And in the end, we look at the detention of a Rajasthan-based Instagram content creator after he posted a video critical of the RSS, a move that has triggered allegations of police overreach and political intimidation. (26:00)

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Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sadaf Modak about the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar. She shares the recent developments in the case according to which eight people who had been accused have been acquitted. She talks about the decision, the reasons behind it and more.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about the draft Electric Vehicle policy 2.0 of the Delhi government and its proposal to ban the registration of new petrol and diesel powered two-wheelers from April 2028. (17:02)

Lastly, we discuss why current and former employees of the National Skill Development Corporation have come under scrutiny. (26:32)

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Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines if the day by The Indian Express