3 Things

In this episode, Udit Misra joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss why the RBI hiked the Repo rate and how it will affect the economy.

Next, Amitabh Sinha talks about CRS' 2020 data on deaths and what it reveals about Covid mortality.

and finally, we go over the details of the murder of a Dalit man in Hyderabad.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Deep Mukherjee joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about what led to the communal clashes in Jodhpur, and the situation on the ground right now.

Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind tells us why landfills tend to catch fire, and what can be done to avoid this (10:30).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda talks about the upcoming Asian Games, and why they will be held under strict Covid-19 restrictions (17:20).

The headlines this evening by the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Udit Mishra joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about how RBI's latest report is being candid about the state of the Indian economy, but a bit rosy about its future.

Next, Indian Express' Pranav Mukul tells us how people on board a SpiceJet flight got critically injured, and what the investigation into the matter will look at.

And in the end, Indian Express' Arun Janardhanan talks about the controversy involving a medical college in Tamil Nadu, and the ‘Charak Oath’.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

In this episode, Shubhajit Roy joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the significance of PM Modi's three-day visit to Europe.

Next, Pranav Mukul tells us all about Swiggy's trials for drone deliveries.

And finally, we go over details of a religious event in Aligarh that has brought its organisers under the scanner.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.

First, Debasish Mishra, Partner at Deloitte India, joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about India's current power crisis, and the reasons behind it.

Next, Indian Express’ Anjali Marar explains why large parts of India are facing an extreme rise in temperatures, and the problems this is likely to cause (08:38).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Associate Editor, Shubhajit Roy talks about China finally permitting the return of “some” Indian students who have been stuck in India due to visa and flight restrictions (15:20).

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.