First, Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth joins host Shashank Bhargava to discuss why ten legislators, including three sitting ministers, resigned from the BJP to join the Samajwadi Party, and how it will affect the ruling party going forward.

Next, Indian Express’ Esha Roy shares the highlights of the India State of Forest Report 2021, and why many experts are refusing to believe its findings (11:58).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Aashish Aryan talks about why Vodafone Idea offered over 35% of its equity to the government, and how it will affect the company’s future (22:00).