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In this episode, Udit Misra joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the latest CMIE data on India's falling LFPR or the labour force participation rate, and how it affects employment.

Next, Maulshree Seth tells us about the UP government's drive against unauthorised loudspeakers and how it is being carried out.

And finally, we go over details of the heat wave that has gripped the national capital and some other regions of the country.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Tora Agarwala and Parimal Dabhi talk about why Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani has been arrested by the Assam police, and what makes him stand out from other leaders in the state.

Next, Indian Express’ Manoj CG explains why poll strategist Prashant Kishor refused to join the Congress, why the party declined to accept his proposals, and the position that it has left the party in (11:00).

And in the end, we take a look at how PM Narendra Modi accused the states of not reducing the VAT on fuel, and what they have said in response (20:50).

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, we were joined by Aashish Aryan, Soumendra Barik, and Shruti Dhapola to discuss Musk's Twitter deal, his focus on absolute free speech, and what all of it means for users.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre explains the Hanuman Chalisa controversy in which independent lawmakers Navneet Rana and Ravi Rana have been arrested and charged with Sedition.

Next, Indian Express’ Shruti Dhapola talks about the rules that the European Union (EU) has put in place for big tech companies like Google and Amazon (14:54).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt tells us whether we should worry about the slight rise in Covid-19 cases (23:45).

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

In this episode, we discuss the recent rise in EVs catching fire in India and the govt's guidelines regarding the same,

Next, Avaneesh Mishra tells us about the violence in Uttarakhand's Roorkee on Hanuman Jayanti.

And finally, we go over details of PM Modi's promise to the youth of Kashmir.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.