3 Things

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Amaal Sheikh and Drishti Jain about a new Supreme Court order regarding the treatment of stray dogs. Amaal talks about the case, the new order and what the apex court expects from the states. And Drishti updates us on the on-the-ground infrastructure available for implementing the order. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jatin Anand about the Cockroach Janta Party and its rise over the last few days. He talks about the movement, its origin, its growth and how it has become a political controversy. (11:24)

Lastly, we talk about a tiger attack that led to the death of a woman and four people getting injured in Madhya Pradesh. (23:57)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah about the escalating tensions in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga communities.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra about the first major policy decisions of West Bengal’s new BJP government, including welfare changes and the scrapping of the OBC reservation list.(15:34)

And in the end, we look at the Delhi High Court’s decision allowing wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games selection trials, while sharply criticising the Wrestling Federation of India for what it described as a vindictive approach. (26:10)

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The headlines of the week by the Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath about a Supreme Court bench that expressed reservations about another bench's decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, and what this means for undertrial rights under UAPA.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about Rahul Gandhi unveiling a statue of Dalit freedom fighter Veera Pasi in Raebareli, and what it reveals about how political parties are increasingly invoking Dalit icons ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections. (13:30)

And in the end, we look at the case of Dolly Vadalia, a 26-year-old woman from Rajkot who holds an Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, and a Master's degree from an Indian university but has no recognised nationality and cannot be issued a passport. (20:10)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about PM Modi's five day Europe visit. He shares the significance of this trip, especially given the geopolitical situation, highlights from the India-Nordic Summit, and how it will impact India's relations with Europe going forward. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about a space exploration mission that aims to study how the Earth protects itself from the Sun. She shares what makes Mission SMILE so unique and why studying space weather is becoming increasingly important. (15:42)

Lastly, we discuss a Supreme Court order that sheds light on fatal accidents that were caused on the road and what measures are being put in place in Bihar where the number road fatalities in 2025 was as high as 12,669. (23:56)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the legal challenge to the Great Nicobar mega project, and the allegations that tribal consent and forest rights protections were bypassed to clear the project.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the nationwide strike by chemists and druggists, who say e-pharmacies and instant medicine delivery platforms are operating without adequate regulation. (11:40)

And in the end, we look at the criminal investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma in Noida, where allegations of dowry harassment and coercion have emerged alongside counterclaims from the accused family. (20:00)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express