3 Things

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Chief of National Bureau Ritika Chopra about the Election Commission’s new nationwide voter roll revision, what it aims to fix, and how it differs from the controversial Bihar exercise
Next, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about the US and the EU’s latest sanctions on Russia and what they could mean for India’s oil imports and energy strategy. (16:55)
 
Lastly, we also talk about why Bihar’s Prashant Kishor has received an EC notice just a day after The Indian Express revealed that he’s registered as a voter in two states. (27:25)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about the BCCI approaching the Supreme Court and a case that has the potential to criminalise match-fixing, a problem that has plagued cricket in India for many many years. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta, who shares how during Operation Sindoor, many Pakistani drones entered the Indian airspace, and raised concerns about India's security systems. The Indian military is now making efforts to strengthen its defence capabilities by procuring high quality air defence radars. (12:48)

Lastly, we talk about the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announcing the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision that will be held nationwide.  (23:23)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt explains about the food regulator banning all beverages falsely claiming to contain the ORS solution.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry who discusses the Kurnool bus accident that claimed 20 lives and what a new forensic report has now revealed about how it happened. (12:48)

In the end, we talk about Patna’s Gandhi Maidan which has now been shut down ahead of elections. (19:40)

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express’ Asad Rehman  talks about the Mahagathbandhan which is in disarray just days ahead of polling. With infighting on at least 12 seats and a delayed CM announcement, the alliance’s cohesion is under serious question.

Next, The Indian Express' Ritika Chopra discusses a new government scheme to attract Indian-origin faculty settled abroad amid a global talent race. (18:20)

And finally, we report on an SIT investigation in Karnataka’s Aland constituency that has uncovered a voter deletion scam ahead of the 2023 state elections. (27:55)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express’ Udit Misra explains why economists are concerned about skyrocketing gold prices and what gives gold its enduring value as a commodity.

Next, The Indian Express’ Ritu Sarin shares the findings of her investigation tracing the money trail of a digital fraud, raising questions about the role of banks in such transfers (14:25).

And in the end, we highlight the latest promises made by Bihar’s Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, ahead of the assembly elections (27:55).

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