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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

This week, we take a look at the biggest moments of 2025 and the watchpoints for 2026. We’ll be discussing the trends that shaped politics, international affairs, sports, technology, and health.

In this episode, we're joined by The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt to discuss the field of health and medicine, where the conversation over the past year has been shaped by a few recurring developments: weight-loss drugs, policy push toward the use of AI in healthcare and the state of air pollution.

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

This week we are talking about the biggest moments of 2025 and what all we can look forward to in 2026. We'll be discussing the trends that shaped politics, international affairs, sports, technology, and health.

We begin this series today with Shubhra Gupta, The Indian Express’ Film Critic, who joins us to discuss the biggest hits and misses of 2025, the films and TV shows that had a lasting impact, while highlighting the major trends and developments in the realm of entertainment and pop culture.

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

An investigation by The Indian Express, in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), has revealed how cryptocurrency has increasingly become a channel for money laundering, creating a shadow economy that regulators around the world are struggling to keep up with.

In this episode, we speak with The Indian Express’s Ritu Sarin, Soumyarendra Barik, and Jay Mazoomdar, who led the India leg of Coin Laundry — a 10 month global investigation involving 113 reporters across 38 newsrooms, including The New York Times. They discuss how crypto exchanges have facilitated illicit transactions, the challenges this poses for law enforcement agencies, and why the Indian government has yet to pass legislation to regulate this industry.

Hosted, written and produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about how the government is asking online platforms to takedown specific content, and what that means for the freedom of speech online.

Next, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about a key court order in the National Herald case that has stalled the ED prosecution against the Gandhis. (12:15)

In the end, we talk about a university professor’s suspension over an exam question and the larger debate it has sparked about academic freedom. (21:45)
 
Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Written and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdaar about the new definition of the Aravalli hills proposed by the Environment Secretary and approved by the Supreme Court. He shares how this new definition will impact the hills and the activities that are taking place there, like mining and construction. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the concept of data exclusivity, which if implemented in India, can impact the future of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. She explains what it is, why the Indian government is making efforts towards it and how it will impact the industry. (15:04)

Lastly, we speak about the Enforcement Directorate and its efforts towards speedy trials and completing open investigations after receiving criticism. (26:37)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda 
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda 
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar


This episode includes AI-generated content.