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The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

First, Indian Express’ Krishn Kaushik and Man Aman Singh Chinna explain why the iconic Amar Jawan Jyoti was extinguished and moved to the National War Memorial, and why military veterans are divided over this decision.

Next, Indian Express’ Vaibhav Jha talks about the Indian family of four that froze to death while allegedly trying to cross the US border illegally (12:45).

And finally, Indian Express’ Nirupama Subramanian tells us how refugees from Myanmar are continuing to arrive in Mizoram, and the conditions back home that are forcing them to do so (19:02).

(In an earlier version of this episode, it was incorrectly stated that the National War Memorial came up in 2015. It came up in 2019. The error is deeply regretted.)

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In todays episode, Apurva Vishwanath and Asad Rahman talk to host Snigdha Sharma about their exclusive investigation that found how the state administration exaggerated its powers to assess damage, estimate cost, bring charges, and fix liability with many of the accused not even getting a hearing.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, Apurva Vishwanath joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss marital rape, the legal immunity men currently enjoy, the arguments against it, and the apprehension on ‘fake cases.’

Next, Anonna Dutt tells us about the new study that shows that the Omicron variant may not generate broad immunity in unvaccinated individuals that can protect them against other variants.

And finally, Santanu Choudhury explains why the Bengal BJP is facing a revolt from its Matua leaders.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

First, Indian Express’ Rupsa Chakraborty joins host Shashank Bhargava to discuss how Covid-19 cases are declining in Mumbai, and what the experts are concerned about now.

Next, Indian Express’ Abhishek Angad tells us about the shocking details that a recent audit reveals about how the NREGA scheme is being implemented in Jharkhand (06:15).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Iram Siddique talks how a Muslim man and a Hindu woman were forcibly removed from a train by Bajrang Dal members (18:28).

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, Anju Agnihotri Chaba joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the growing influence of the Ravidassia community in the politics of Punjab along with the latest updates on the upcoming elections in the state.

Next, Bashaarat Masood tells us about the government's takeover of the Kashmir Press Club and what it means for journalists in the Valley.

And finally, we go over details of the Delhi Commission of Women's notice to the Delhi Police about another allegedly derogatory chat on the Clubhouse app targeting Muslim women.