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Our flagship daily news show, where we talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.

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Govt funds diverted, ricin terror plot, and NCERT textbook pulled back

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Hamza Khan about how a network of scamsters allegedly diverted funds from flagship welfare schemes like PM-Kisan in Rajasthan, roping in thousands of illegal beneficiaries. Next, The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi and Nikhila Henry explain a ricin-linked bioterror investigation that began in Gujarat and has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (15:20) And in the end, we look at why NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after objections were raised over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary. (26:00) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: CJI objects to NCERT textbook content (25 Feb)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Plans for HPV vaccine drive, gangs of Delhi, and Kerala to Keralam

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the central government's plan to start a HPV vaccine drive. The Human papillomavirus or HPV is an extremely common virus, and is the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal of the campaign is to prevent cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Alok Singh about a new type of extortion rackets emerging in Delhi. These rackets involve threats delivered via internet calls and voice notes and gang members being selected through Instagram and Facebook pages Alok talks about these gangs, how they operate and their new targets. (12:30) Lastly, we talk about a resolution that has been approved by the Union Cabinet to change Kerala's name to Keralam. (21:30) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: Kerala being renamed to Keralam (24 Feb)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Another US tariff hike, a prisoner’s release, and Manipur’s BAFTA win

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ravi Dutt Mishra about a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs and the White House’s immediate workaround. Next, we turn to an unusual Delhi High Court ruling that allowed the early release of a Bangladeshi national serving a life sentence in India from a jail in Dhaka. The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh explains how this cross-border legal process unfolded. (10:50) And in the end, we look at how Boong, a Manipuri-language film set against years of ethnic conflict, won at the BAFTAs marking a major global moment for regional Indian cinema. (23:45) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: Tamil Nadu electoral roll revision (23 Feb)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Bihar's ban on open meat sale, India signs Pax Silica, and 3 terrorists killed

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Himashu Harsh about a ban that has been announced in Bihar. A ban on open-air and unlicensed meat sales has been announced in Bihar due to sanitary and health concerns. He shares what the ban entails, how it will be implemented and more. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about India's inclusion into the Pax Silica, which is a strategic technology pact that places India inside a US-led effort aimed at securing AI, semiconductor and critical technology supply chains among what Washington calls trusted partners. (8:40) Lastly, we talk about the an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Chatroo which killed three terrorists. (21:52) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: Global AI Summit 2026, and more (20 Feb)

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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This all you need in this fake and commercial media era.

2019-05-01

Dushyant Desai

My daily dose of Indian News on my way to work.
Indian news every day

2020-05-07

HappyImp

I found this accidentally. Daily news from India. I like it so far. Seems to be reporting on everything and not delivering biased news. Update: My Go-To podcast for Indian news.