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Assam rat-hole mine tragedy, India-Taliban talks, and Mission Mausam

First, The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah tells us how several workers got trapped inside a rat-hole mine in Assam last week, and the political slugfest it has led to. Next, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about why India has now chosen to increase its engagement with the Taliban and what was discussed in their latest bilateral meeting (16:50). Finally, we discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching Mission Mausam, which aims to upgrade the capabilities of India’s weather department in forecasting, modeling, and dissemination (26:02). Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: 14 January

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 14th of January and here are today's headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 150th anniversary celebration of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), praised the country’s meteorological advancements for enhancing disaster management and limiting casualties. Modi emphasized how India’s accurate weather forecasts have benefited both the region and the world, contributing to the nation’s global image. He highlighted how these advancements have minimized economic losses, underscoring that scientific progress is a reflection of a country's overall development. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who chairs the Communications and Information Technology Committee, announced plans to summon Meta over CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s statement regarding the electoral defeat of incumbent governments post-Covid. Zuckerberg’s comment about 2024 elections prompted Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to refute the claim. Vaishnaw emphasized India’s progress under PM Modi, highlighting free vaccines, food distribution, and India’s growth as the fastest-growing economy, contradicting the claim that Modi's third term victory was unlikely. The Telangana government's crackdown on BRS Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and other party leaders sparked controversy. The incident followed an altercation between Kaushik and Congress MLA Sanjay Kumar. Kaushik was arrested on charges of physical abuse and obstruction, later released on bail. Subsequently, senior BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Kumar, were placed under house arrest. Kaushik criticized Congress’s stance on constitutional rights, alleging consistent violations in Telangana's politics. Delhi Police filed an FIR against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for using images of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Shah in social media posts. The complaint, filed by BJP office secretary Brijesh Rai, accuses AAP of misusing these images in their posts on X. Investigations are ongoing, with elections in Delhi approaching on February 5. The FIR was filed at the North Avenue police station, where AAP’s posts are under scrutiny during the pre-election period. Los Angeles firefighters faced high winds overnight as they battled two massive wildfires that have caused extensive destruction, killing at least 24 people. The fires, which have scorched an area the size of Washington D.C., were exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 75 mph. Over 8,500 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blazes and prevent further spread, as authorities issued a red flag warning for dangerous conditions in the region. This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

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Himachal scholarship scam, SpaDex Mission, and efforts against cyber-crimes

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Saurabh Parashar about the Himachal scholarship scam. He shares how the scam was uncovered, what all has been revealed in CBI's investigation, and how an ED assistant director allegedly was involved in the case. Next, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt speaks to us about ISRO's SpaDex Mission which was launched at the end of 2024. She talks about the project, its importance and how it will massively impact future missions like Chandrayaan 4. (9:46) Finally, we talk about the efforts being made by the government to control and reduce financial fraud and cyber-crimes and how the centre was able to decline six lakh fraudulent transactions and save Rs 1,800 crore. (20:26) Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: 13 January

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda. Today is the 13th of January and here are the headlines. An estimated 40 crore people are expected to descend on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced today and will end on February 26. Besides this, 50 lakh pilgrims and sadhus plan to stay in camps for the entire duration of the event. The spiritual festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who gather to bathe at the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is the world’s biggest religious gathering, with deep links to Hindu mythology wherein participants seek forgiveness for their sins and aspire for Moksha, or spiritual liberation. Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg, a strategic infrastructural project that is key to all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The tunnel has been renamed Sonamarg tunnel, after the famous tourist resort that will have round-the-year connectivity thanks to this project. Modi inspected the 6.5-kilometre tunnel and interacted with workers who played a role in its construction. The soft-opening of the tunnel was carried out in February last year, but Assembly elections delayed the project’s official inauguration. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, while speaking on the disengagement efforts along the India-China border, said that the situation across the LAC is “sensitive but stable.” The army chief further said that patrolling and grazing in traditional areas has started in Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is taking place as per routine. General Dwivedi further stated quote, “Our deployment is balanced and robust; we are capable of handling any situation.” unquote. While talking about the future of LAC, the army chief said that they are currently focused on boosting border infrastructure and capability development. The Indian Express exclusively reported that after unprecedented footfall in 2023 the Capital’s mohalla clinics saw a 28 per cent dip in 2024 to 1.39 crore appointments. An application filed under the Right to Information Act and official documents sourced by The Indian Express have revealed that the decline, health department officials, doctors and experts say, is primarily due to a drug shortage that the mohalla clinics faced last year. Mohalla clinics, the centrepiece of the Aam Aadmi Party government’s health infrastructure, were first set up in October 2015. Since then, the clinics, which are meant to be the first point of contact for patients with basic illnesses, have caught the attention of many from across the world. The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 24, the LA County Medical Examiner confirmed today. As forecasters predict a return of strong winds this week, authorities warn that the toll is likely to rise, as per news agency Reuters . Firefighters continue to scramble to make headway with search and rescue operations against the blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes. The Palisades fire has burned through 23,723 acres and is only 13 per cent contained, while the Eaton fire, near Pasadena, has scorched 14,117 acres and is 27 per cent contained. Authorities report that at least 24 people are still missing, and the scale of destruction across the region is vast, with more than 12,000 structures damaged. This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

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GDP's advance estimates, breaching 1.5C warming limit, and terrace tourism

First, The Indian Express's Udit Misra explains why the 'First Advance Estimates' of India’s GDP for the current financial year are a cause for concern. Next, The Indian Express's Amitabh Sinha discusses what 2024 breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit really means and what it reveals about our climate change preparedness (15:40). Finally, we take a look at how Old Ahmedabad is witnessing the rise of ‘terrace tourism’ in anticipation of the upcoming Uttarayan (24:34). Further reading: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/as-kite-festival-draws-near-terrace-tourism-takes-flight-in-old-ahmedabad-9773845/

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The Catch Up: 10 January

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 10th of January and here are this week’s headlines. After news of respiratory infections caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, at least seven cases of the virus were detected during routine surveillance by ICMR’s (Indian Council of Medical Research) network of laboratories. Clarifying the status of the virus, the Union Health Ministry issued a statement that read “HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries.” It added that there was no history of international travel in the two cases that were picked up during surveillance, meaning that these infections have no connection to the reported surge in respiratory infections in China. The Chhattisgarh police Sunday arrested the alleged main accused Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in the state’s Bijapur district from Telangana. Last Saturday, the police arrested three people, including Suresh’s brothers Ritesh Chandrakar and Dinesh Chandrakar, and construction supervisor Mahendra Ramteke, in connection with the murder case, and the district administration also razed alleged “illegal property” belonging to the key accused. A freelancer, Mukesh worked with media houses such as NDTV and News 18, and hosted a YouTube channel, Bastar Junction, with 1.59 lakh subscribers. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist and American citizen, has stated that since his extradition from the Czech Republic to the US seven months ago, he has not been contacted by anyone from the Indian government. Gupta expressed to The Indian Express that despite his family's multiple requests for assistance, there has been no communication from Indian officials regarding his situation. Gupta, currently being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, was responding to a set of questions from The Indian Express. His replies were shared through an intermediary who has been in regular contact with him. Although Ahmedabad is the primary focus of India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics, discussions are underway to expand the event's reach across the country. The government is considering hosting various sports in different cities to foster a nationwide movement. Proposed venues include hockey in Bhubaneswar, rowing in Bhopal, canoeing and kayaking in Pune, and cricket in Mumbai. India has been actively engaging with the International Olympic Committee's Future Hosts Commission since submitting a Letter of Intent last October. This proposal aims to showcase India's diverse sporting capabilities and will be presented to the IOC soon. An official noted that while the final structure of the plan is still being developed, there is a strong desire to involve multiple regions in this significant event, making it a collective national effort. On the global front, a new wildfire has reportedly erupted in the Hollywood Hills scrubland, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced, as five other blazes continued to devastate the county. The powerful Santa Ana winds, typically associated with high wildfire risks, fanned the flames and hindered firefighting operations. Raging wildfires have surrounded Los Angeles, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate. Pacific Palisades, home to celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis and Mark Hamill, saw widespread destruction, forcing evacuations. Homes and properties worth millions were consumed by the flames, with more than 1,000 structures destroyed This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

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Maha Kumbh 2025, Justin Trudeau's resignation, and stampede in Tirupati

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth about the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 which is being held in Prayagraj. She talks about the arrangements being made and what makes this year special. Next, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy speaks to us about Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his resignation from his post and what happens now. (14:42) Finally, we talk about the stampede caused at Tirupati on the festival of Vaikunta Ekadasi. (25:46) Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Catch Up: 9 January

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 9th of January and here are the headlines. PM Modi Inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Highlights India's Global Rise Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, emphasizing India’s increasing global stature over the past decade. He inaugurated and toured four exhibitions showcasing the efforts of both central and state ministries. PM Modi credited the government's economic initiatives for uplifting over 25 crore people from poverty. He also highlighted that India, now the world’s fifth-largest economy, is set to become the third-largest economy soon, reflecting the nation’s rapid growth and development. Nikhil Gupta’s Plea for Help Amid U.S. Legal Trouble Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national facing murder-for-hire charges in the U.S., has revealed that since his extradition from the Czech Republic, he has received no assistance from the Indian government. Gupta, held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, shared his frustration with The Indian Express, stating that despite his family’s multiple requests, no Indian official has reached out. Gupta’s case has sparked concerns about the lack of diplomatic support for citizens facing legal challenges abroad. Meta’s Shift in Fact-Checking Program Raises Concerns in India Meta’s recent decision to end its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. is causing alarm among Indian fact-checking organizations. Many of these groups, which depend heavily on Meta’s funding, are now facing uncertainty about their future. A senior anonymous source described this move as a potential "existential threat" to their operations. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg also announced significant content-related changes across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, fueling worries about the impact on fact-checking efforts globally. India’s 2036 Olympic Bid Could Involve Multiple Cities India is considering expanding its bid for the 2036 Olympics beyond Ahmedabad to showcase its diverse sporting capabilities. Proposed venues include Bhubaneswar for hockey, Bhopal for rowing, Pune for canoeing and kayaking, and Mumbai for cricket. Discussions with the International Olympic Committee’s Future Hosts Commission are ongoing, following India’s Letter of Intent submitted last October. The aim is to create a nationwide movement, ensuring a collective effort from various regions to make the event a success. Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles, Destroying Homes and Lives A new wildfire has erupted in the Hollywood Hills as five other blazes continue to ravage Los Angeles County. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fires have claimed at least five lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. More than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate as properties worth millions in areas like Pacific Palisades, home to celebrities, were consumed by flames. Over 1,000 structures have been destroyed, with firefighters battling the fast-spreading fires across the region. This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

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Great content

22/08/2019

PriyamP

A great podcast for Indian news. I like how it focuses on 2-3 topics only, and remains fact based, brief and mostly unbiased.
Concise and helpful

31/10/2024

JainUrvashi

In this age of information overload and e newspapers, and the strain on my eyes due to screens all day, I decided to switch to podcasts do get my dose of daily news. I am from Delhi, currently living outside India. So I listen to the New York Times podcast on my way to work and the Indian express one on my way home- thereby trying to stay informed of the key news both in the US and in India. The 3 things are always widely chosen and adequately discussed- keep up the good work! No advertisements yet unlike many other podcasts, which is great, but I understand that might be inevitable. Shoutout to Neha, Shashank and the rest of the team! Update: please stop placing ads mid sentence! It’s so jarring. The least you could do is place ads in between news peices.
Good podcast, but heavily tilted left

15/05/2024

Madaboutsubwaysurfers

I like the podcast’s format and I listen to it almost every day. But I take their political coverage with a big grain of salt since they are unabashedly biased against BJP. The show hosts and the reporters are heavily opinionated against BJP, but Liz Matthews should get a special call out since she is the most shameless of all. Listen to the show for updates and not to form your opinions about India’s politics.
😵‍💫disappointed

22/08/2022

oxford 8

The podcast has really dipped in the past few days. Please bring back it’s vibrant interviewing style