3 Things

First, Anonna Dutt joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the reasons behind the month-long protest by resident doctors in medical college affiliated hospitals across the country.

Next, Aashish Aryan tells us about how 5G is going to change internet usage and how well India is prepared for such technology.

And finally, Shubhajit Roy joins the show to discuss Pakistan's ummoning of the top Indian diplomat in Islamabad over the hate speech event in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

First, Indian Express’ Vaibhav Jha tells us why 93 Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including 10 college students, have been jailed in Ahmedabad for the past one week.

Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 will affect personal laws, and the reasons why it raises concerns (08:14).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Gargi Verma talks about a recent religious event in Chhattisgarh that was similar to the controversial Dharam Sansad that took place in Haridwar (18:48).

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, Pavneet Singh Chadha joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the Friday incident in Gurgaon where a group of people affiliated with several right-wing outfits disrupted a celebration on Christmas Eve, alleging “religious conversion”.

Next Amitabh Sinha tells us about the PM's announcement of 'precaution' shots, the rising R-number, and whether booster shots can reduce the possibility of a third wave of the pandemic.

And finally, we go over the latest updates on the Nagaland killings probe.

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

First, Indian Express’ Kaunain Sheriff talks about the latest statement made by the WHO regarding booster doses, and its significance for India.

Next, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra talks about the religious event in Haridwar where hate speeches were made against the muslim community, including calls for a genocide (08:16).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Tora Agarwala tells us how the Mizoram government is helping refugee children from Myanmar enroll into schools across the state (15:08).

(Warning: This episode contains excerpts and descriptions of hate speeches against the muslim community).

The headlines this evening from The Indian Express

In this episode, Shyamlal Yadav joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss his exclusive report on the rush for land in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya where elected public representatives and relatives of state government officials bought plots, including an illegal transfer of Dalit land.

First, Vishnu Varma joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the twinmurderss in Kerala that have brought the spotlight back on Kerala's history of political killings.

Next, Bashaarat Masood tells us about the Delimitation Commission's proposal to create seven additional Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir and why the opposition thinks it only serves BJP's "political agenda."

And finally, we go over the government's recent order to block 20 YouTube channels for spreading 'anti-India propaganda.'