Épisodes

  • The Catch Up: K. Annamalai quits BJP, and more (5 June)

    The Catch Up: K. Annamalai quits BJP, and more (5 June)
    Jun 5 2026
    The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
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    4 min
  • Maharashtra's Marathi mandate, plea for a memorial, and India's SHG scheme

    Maharashtra's Marathi mandate, plea for a memorial, and India's SHG scheme
    Jun 5 2026
    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose about Maharashtra’s new Marathi language requirement for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers, and how thousands of migrant workers in Mumbai are balancing long shifts with language classes to keep their permits.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Aditi Raja about the debate over how the Ahmedabad Air India crash site should be remembered, after the Gujarat government announced plans to redevelop the damaged BJ Medical College hostel blocks while families of victims seek a memorial at the site. (13:00)

    And in the end, we look at a government-commissioned review of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), which found that funds intended to help rural women start small businesses were often diverted toward immediate household expenses instead. (20:50)

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    Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    24 min
  • The Catch Up: NHRC takes cognisance of Express report (4 June)

    The Catch Up: NHRC takes cognisance of Express report (4 June)
    Jun 4 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    5 min
  • A mining project exempted, codeine addiction, and 21 people killed in a fire

    A mining project exempted, codeine addiction, and 21 people killed in a fire
    Jun 4 2026
    First, we speak with The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdar about a mining project recently exempted by the Maharashtra government from wildlife clearance because it does not fall in any tiger corridor. However, the map submitted by the company to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forests stated otherwise. He talks about the project, the importance of clearances, and more.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about Bihar's alcohol ban and its impact on the state in the last decade. He shares the improvements, but also discusses unintended consequences, such as other substance abuse and a major rise in the consumption of codeine-based cough syrups as a substitute. (12:08)

    Lastly, we talk about a tragic incident where a deadly fire at a bed and breakfast in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 people. (19:58)

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    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    23 min
  • The Catch Up: 21 killed in Malviya Nagar fire (3 June)

    The Catch Up: 21 killed in Malviya Nagar fire (3 June)
    Jun 3 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    5 min
  • Express Investigation: Inside Delhi's killer dust crisis

    Express Investigation: Inside Delhi's killer dust crisis
    Jun 3 2026
    Every winter, as Delhi's pollution levels peak, the conversation tends to focus on the same culprits: vehicles, construction, and garbage burning. But one of the biggest contributors to the city's pollution crisis—one that remains with us throughout the year—barely gets discussed: dust.

    A year-long Indian Express investigation examined road dust in Delhi and tracked the movement of the city's Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs), its primary defence against dust pollution. The findings reveal serious gaps in coverage and a fleet far smaller than what experts recommend. In this episode, we speak to The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew and Drishti Jain, who led this investigation for the paper.

    To find out whether your zone has been cleaned by MCD's sweeping machines, click here.

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    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 min
  • The Catch Up: Ex-judge, son to be lodged in Bhopal jail in Twisha death case (2 June)

    The Catch Up: Ex-judge, son to be lodged in Bhopal jail in Twisha death case (2 June)
    Jun 2 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    7 min
  • VFS Global under scanner, Quad meets again, and Annamalai to quit BJP

    VFS Global under scanner, Quad meets again, and Annamalai to quit BJP
    Jun 2 2026
    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Chief of National Bureau Sandeep Singh and investigative journalist Ritu Sarin about a global investigation into VFS Global, the visa services giant that processes millions of Schengen visa applications, and the concerns raised over optional paid services, privacy, and data protection practices.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the Quad’s latest initiatives on maritime surveillance, critical minerals, energy security, and port infrastructure, and how the grouping is seeking to reduce dependence on China while strengthening coordination in the Indo-Pacific. (13:40)

    And in the end, we look at K Annamalai’s decision to step down from the BJP, and what his exit could mean for Tamil Nadu politics at a time when actor-turned-politician Vijay is reshaping the opposition landscape. (24:10)

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    Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 min