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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about Hantavirus and how it caused the deaths of three people on a cruise travelling from Argentina to Spain. The virus was contracted by a few more passengers onboard. Anonna talks about the virus, its symptoms and how serious the situation was on the cruise. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shivani Naik about two teenage girls from Telangana who will represent India in sailing at the Asian Games. While sailing is mostly seen as an elite sport, it is interesting how an initiative in Hyderabad is introducing the sport to children from underprivileged backgrounds. (11:54)

Lastly, we talk about the Indian defence establishment feeling a need for domestically-made artificial intelligence systems. (23:11)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Arun Janardhanan about C Joseph Vijay taking oath as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, the collapse of the state’s long-standing Dravidian political binary, and the coalition arithmetic that now lies ahead. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda about the Sports Ministry’s new guidelines governing India-Pakistan sporting engagements after the Pahalgam attack. (13:50)

And in the end, we look at wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s comeback plans being put on hold after the Wrestling Federation of India issued her a show-cause notice. (22:35)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Man Aman Singh Chhina about the three blasts that have occurred in Punjab in the last 10 days and the concerns that they have raised regarding the state's security and the level of proactiveness and preparedness required from the Punjab Police. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Purnima Sah about one of western India’s largest egg supply hubs -   Maharashtra’s Navapur, which has once again been hit by bird flu. She talks about the concerns and how the latest outbreak led to the culling of more than two lakh birds. (7:10)

Lastly, we talk to the Indian Express' Maulshree Seth about UP's One District, One Cuisine scheme, the 208 dish list that has been released under it and the concerns that the list has raised. (17:27)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Tanushree Bose about the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, the factors behind Mamata Banerjee’s defeat, and who the party is likely to pick as the next chief minister.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the first phase of India’s Census exercise, and the challenges enumerators are facing on the ground as the country undertakes its first fully digital Census. (14:20)

And in the end, we look at the Union Cabinet approving a revived emergency credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and airlines affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict. (27:35)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the BJP's massive win in the Assam Assembly elections. She breaks down the reasons behind this win, what it means for the state and how politics in Assam has changed over the years. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihal Koshie about wrestler Vinesh Phogat coming out and saying that she was one of the six women wrestlers who had filed a case of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India. (16:44)

Lastly, we talk about the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal post the BJP's win in the state. (29;24)

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