3 Things

First, Indian Express’ Sourav Roy Barman joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about the findings of the latest National Achievement Survey, and what it reveals about Covid-19’s impact on student scores.

Next, Indian Express’ Abhinav Rajput talks about why the anti-encroachment drives in Delhi have been controversial even though they have been happening for years (06:52).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Gargi Verma tells us why tribal people from the Sukma district in Chhattisgarh have been protesting against the government for over a year now (18:22).

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, Krishn Kaushik joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss China's building activities in Pangong Tso.

Next, Tora Agarwala gives us details of a custodial death in Assam that ended with a police station being set ablaze by a mob.

Finally, Jignasa Sinha discuss the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Dalit singer.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

In this episode, Shubhajit Roy joined host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the big takeaways from the Quad leaders' meeting in Japan.

Next, Liz Mathew explained the significance of the Palampur Resolution in the current political scenario.

And finally, we go over details of the violence in Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram city.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about what senior BJP leaders and Chief Ministers, including Yogi Adityanath, said during a recent RSS-affiliated event.

Next, Indian Express’ Tora Agarwala tells us about the kind of devastation that floods and landslides have caused in Assam, and the possible reasons behind it (11:44).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt explains how concerned we should be about a new omicron sub-variant being detected in India (20:32).

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Krishna Janmabhoomi case, why it has been reopened, and what the courts will be looking at.

Next, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran explains why cotton prices have skyrocketed, and why the demand for banning its export may not be justified (08:48).

And in the end, Indian Express' Nitin Sharma tells us what led to Nikhat Zareen winning a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championship (15:10).

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.