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   Number 1: Behind the LPU protests, deep-tech funding, and Flydubai flight incident

   First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the protests that took place at Punjab's Chitkara University and Lovely Professional University. She discusses the reasons behind the protests, the resulting violence, and how social media posts triggered both incidents.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Research Development and Innovation Fund, the government's initiative to provide funds to companies engaged in research in sectors such as space, robotics and artificial intelligence. He shares how the process worked and why the invitation for funding will now close. (13:57)Lastly, we discuss an incident where an Indian pilot was credited with saving all the passengers on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv that signalled an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. (28:15)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

   October 01, 2026·32min
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   Number 2: Afghans under scrutiny, a bird changes its call, and avalanche in Nepal

   First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about how Jharkhand’s voter-roll revision has left a small Afghan-origin community in Jamshedpur fearful, and the difficult questions it raises about residence, documentation and citizenship.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about how human-made noise is changing the calls of the Himalayan monal, why this behavioural adaptation matters, and how development and climate change are affecting the bird’s habitat. (08:30)And in the end, we look at the major avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung Himal, where at least two people have died and 14 remain missing as rescue efforts continue amid hazardous weather conditions. (21:30)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

   September 28, 2026·25min
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   Number 3: Bihar molestation case, Asian Games ground report, and forest officer killed

   First, we speak with The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about a recent case that surfaced in Bihar where a teenage girl and boy were questioned and assaulted, and the girl was molested. This incident has once again raised questions about women's safety and law and order in the state. Next, the hosts of the Express Sports podcast Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the Asian Games, India's progress, and the issues that athletes and coaches are facing in Nagoya, Japan, where the games are being held. (11:32)Lastly, we discuss a Forest Ranger in Rajasthan who was crushed by a dumper truck accused of illegally transporting soil. (24:19)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarOur previous episodes with XLRI, Jamshedpur:Episode 1Episode 2

   September 23, 2026·28min
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   Number 4: Bus drivers' strike, students protest using reels, and SIR notice to Delhi CM

   First, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about a strike by Delhi Transport Corporation bus drivers and conductors that has disrupted public transport across the city. He shares the reasons behind the strike, the demands made by the drivers and the conductors, and the response from the government. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart about Maharashtra, where school students have taken up the responsibility to highlight civic infrastructure problems, using social media. She shares that in several districts across the state, students have been posting videos highlighting the problems they face on their daily commute to school, hoping the posts would reach the authorities and a solution would be found. (12:54)Lastly, we talk about top bureaucrats, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being issued notices for discrepancy and to prove their eligibility during the Special Intensive Revision. (22:14)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

   September 21, 2026·26min
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   Number 5: Census paused in Manipur, a govt hospital's failure, and High Court raps UP

   First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary about why the Census has been halted in Manipur, the demand from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC, and how questions of migration, citizenship and delimitation have deepened existing ethnic divisions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Tabshir Shams about serious gaps at the Delhi State Cancer Institute, where staff shortages and unused medical equipment are forcing patients to pay privately for essential tests and medicines while facing dangerous delays in treatment. (11:30)And in the end, we examine the Allahabad High Court’s decision to quash the NSA detention of 25-year-old Aakriti Chaudhary, award her compensation and issue a sharp warning against bureaucratic overreach and the suppression of peaceful protest. (23:30)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

   September 08, 2026·27min
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