3 Things

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about one of the most consequential criminal cases in Kerala’s recent history. A case that has been going on for eight years, where a leading Malayalam actor was abducted and sexually assaulted. Nikhila shares details of the case, the investigation and the verdict that was given by a Sessions Court in  Ernakulam.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India, his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the discussions that happened during the meeting and the significance of his visit. (11:26)

Lastly, we talk about a demolition drive in Nainital during which 52 houses were torn down for allegedly encroaching on forest land. (21:47)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre speaks about why the local body elections in Maharashtra have become contentious, and what they say about the current political landscape.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh, who discusses a new study that questions official claims about the reduction of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana. (13:40)

In the end, we take a look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the Hindu rate of growth. (25:15)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about how Indian exporters are doing as we cross the 100 day mark of USA's 50% tariffs. He shares while some products have found new markets, some are still lagging behind, while India is working on different trade deals. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about India's juvenile justice system and what a recent study published by The India Justice Report shares about the challenges that the system is facing and their impact on the children. (9:25)

Lastly, we talk about why India's largest airline IndiGo has been facing long delays and widespread cancellations. (22:45)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.

First, The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik discusses Sanchar Saathi, the government developed cybersecurity app that has raised serious concerns about privacy and consent.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi who breaks down the case of two young Pakistani couples who crossed the Rann of Kutch, allegedly for love. (16:40)

In the end, we take a look at Jharkhand workers who are set to return home after being stranded in Cameroon for months. (24:50)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the concerns that have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision since it began, whether its related to the Citizenship Act or not and the challenges that are being faced in the process on ground.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a suicide case of a first year student that has been reported at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Bhubaneshwar. This is the third suicide case reported at the institute this year. Sujit shares details of the case and investigation that is in process. (9:18)

Lastly, we talk about the government and the opposition ending the deadlock and agreeing to having two discussions, one on the national song, Vande Mataram, and the second on electoral reforms. (15:16)

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