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  • The Catch Up: Jharkhand HIV case linked to blood transfusion (19 Jan)

    The Catch Up: Jharkhand HIV case linked to blood transfusion (19 Jan)
    Jan 19 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    3 min
  • BJP's BMC sweep, SC split on corruption probes, and IndiGo penalised

    BJP's BMC sweep, SC split on corruption probes, and IndiGo penalised
    Jan 19 2026
    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Girish Kuber about the BJP-Shiv Sena’s sweeping municipal poll win in Maharashtra and what it reveals about the shifting contours of urban politics in the state.

    Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla about a split Supreme Court verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and how it reopens the long-standing debate between shielding honest officers and enabling timely probes. (19:25)

    Lastly, we discuss the DGCA’s record penalty on IndiGo for widespread flight disruptions in December, and what it tells us about accountability in the aviation sector. (32:24)

    Hosted by Ichha Sharma
    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    25 min
  • The Catch Up: Jaishankar flags global uncertainty as India leads BRICS, and more (16 Jan)

    The Catch Up: Jaishankar flags global uncertainty as India leads BRICS, and more (16 Jan)
    Jan 16 2026
    The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
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    4 min
  • India-US trade tensions, an elephant kills 20, and Iran protests intensify

    India-US trade tensions, an elephant kills 20, and Iran protests intensify
    Jan 16 2026
    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the appointment of Sergio Gor as the new United States ambassador, and the impact his appointment can have on the relationship between the two countries and the stalled trade deal.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about deadly killings in Jharkhand by an elephant that have once again brought the conflict between humans and wildlife into sharp focus. The elephant has allegedly been responsible for the death of 20 people in the West Singhbhum district. (11:48)
    Lastly, we talk about the ongoing protests in Iran, their escalation and an announcement by US President Donald Trump. (24: 35)

    Hosted by Niharika Nanda
    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 min
  • The Catch Up: Army Day Parade makes history in Jaipur (15 Jan)

    The Catch Up: Army Day Parade makes history in Jaipur (15 Jan)
    Jan 15 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    4 min
  • Superbugs in the air, a silent crop killer, and 10-min delivery row

    Superbugs in the air, a silent crop killer, and 10-min delivery row
    Jan 15 2026
    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Rinku Ghosh about how Delhi’s toxic winter air may be helping the spread of a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbug.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Harish Damodaran about the underground parasite quietly decimating India’s mustard crop and why that matters for edible oil imports. (15:45)

    Lastly, we speak to The Indian Express’ Soumyarendra Barik about the government asking quick commerce companies to drop their 10-minute delivery deadline, citing concerns over gig worker safety. (25:18)

    Hosted by Ichha Sharma
    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 min
  • The Catch Up: Concerns over ‘love jihad’ claims widen at KGMU (14 Jan)

    The Catch Up: Concerns over ‘love jihad’ claims widen at KGMU (14 Jan)
    Jan 14 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    4 min
  • German India ties, ISRO's failed mission, and Indian student vs Colorado Boulder

    German India ties, ISRO's failed mission, and Indian student vs Colorado Boulder
    Jan 14 2026
    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent visit to India, his meeting with PM Modi and the agreements that have been signed between the two countries.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the failure of the Indian Space Research Organisations' PSLV-C62 mission. He shares what the mission was about, the information that we have about what happened and the significance it holds for ISRO. (16:38)
    Lastly, we talk about an incident involving an Indian student studying in the US and a lawsuit that followed. (25:45)

    Hosted by Niharika Nanda
    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 min