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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about the investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives and how critical evidence like black boxes and civilian videos could shape the inquiry.

Next, we turn to Pune, where The Indian Express’ Parthasarathi Biswas discusses the collapse of a decades-old pedestrian bridge at the popular monsoon site Kundamala killed four people and injured many others. (17:35)

And in the end, we discuss the official announcement that India’s next Census will be conducted in 2027. (27:15)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Parimal Dabhi about the challenges that the families of the people who passed away in the Air India plane crash are facing. He talks about the DNA tests, the plight of those who were at the medical college when the crash happened and the one survivor of the incident.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the tensions in the Middle East. He talks about Israel's attack on Iran and Iran's retaliation, why it happened and India's stance on the conflict. (9:34)

Lastly, we speak about an incident where a bridge collapsed in Pune and caused the death of four people. Many people are suspected to have drowned in the Indrayani river upon which the bridge was built. (20:10)

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we discuss the London-bound Air India Dreamliner that crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad yesterday, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Next, The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to talk about the BJP-led NDA government’s performance one year into its third term, and the path ahead, especially as the country moves toward the 2027 Census and key state elections. (03:05)

And finally, we turn to the rise of drone warfare, as The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary explains how drone swarms work, their impact on military planning, and how India is adapting to these evolving threats. (15:16)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, India's flagship health insurance scheme. The implementation of the scheme is facing challenges in Jharkhand. Shubham talks about the hurdles that the state is going through and how it is impacting the healthcare system.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihkil Ghanekar about a report by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India regarding tiger population in India. Along with that, we also discuss how a decline in the population of the animals that form a prey base for these tigers is impacting them. (13:45)

Lastly, we speak about the government's proposal to cap air conditioner temperatures to conserve energy and reduce the load on India's power grid. (28:40)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew about the Centre’s announcement that the long-delayed Census will now take place in 2027 and the key political reforms like women’s reservation and delimitation, and why the delay has raised concerns.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about an alarming report showing that 37 lakes in Ahmedabad have effectively vanished due to rapid urban development. (11:11)

And in the end, we discuss the rare initiation of an impeachment process against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, over alleged hate speech. (21:22)

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