Episodios

  • The Catch Up: US-Iran ceasefire, and more (10 April)

    The Catch Up: US-Iran ceasefire, and more (10 April)
    Apr 10 2026
    The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
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    4 m
  • Bengal education plans falters, India won't host COP33, and a visit to Qatar

    Bengal education plans falters, India won't host COP33, and a visit to Qatar
    Apr 10 2026
    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravik Bhattacharya about an investigation that was conducted by him and The Indian Express' Atri Mitra regarding 11 universities that were established by the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal in 2017 and 2018. Ravik shares what he saw at these universities, the state of affairs, what they lacked and more.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about India changing its mind about hosting the COP33 summit in 2028. In 2023, when the COP summit was held in Dubai PM Modi made an offer to host COP33 in India, however, now it has been learnt that India does not want to go ahead with that. Amitabh shares why that is the case. (14:25)

    Lastly, we talk about Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's visit to Qatar amid the Iran war ceasefire. (27:56)

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    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    31 m
  • The Catch Up: Mamata Banerjee takes a dig at PM Modi (9 April)

    The Catch Up: Mamata Banerjee takes a dig at PM Modi (9 April)
    Apr 9 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    4 m
  • India's nuclear plans advance, oil prices to stay high, and state polls begin

    India's nuclear plans advance, oil prices to stay high, and state polls begin
    Apr 9 2026
    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anil Sasi about a major milestone in India’s nuclear programme, as the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains criticality, marking a significant step in the country’s long-term three-stage nuclear energy strategy.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about why the West Asia ceasefire has not fully eased the energy shock, especially for import-dependent countries like India, with continued risks around supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. (13:35)

    And in the end, we take a look at the first big round of polling across Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, as key political contests unfold ahead of results next month. (24:00)

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    Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 m
  • The Catch Up: MEA welcomes Iran-US ceasefire (8 April)

    The Catch Up: MEA welcomes Iran-US ceasefire (8 April)
    Apr 8 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    4 m
  • Anger against Bengal SIR, a new nuclear submarine, and violence in Manipur

    Anger against Bengal SIR, a new nuclear submarine, and violence in Manipur
    Apr 8 2026
    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravik Bhattacharya about the anger that people have in West Bengal against the SIR. West Bengal is going to have its assembly election later this month and even currently the fate of 60 lakh voters hangs in the balance. Ravik talks about the protests that are happening, how people are reacting to this and how people are feeling helpless.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta about a new addition to India's nuclear submarine fleet - INS Aridaman. It is the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine after INS Arihant and INS Arighaat. Amrita talks about the submarine, its unique features and the significance of these submarines in terms of India's security. (15:07)

    Lastly, we talk about an incident where two minors were killed inside their house in Manipur and how this has led to protests in the Bishnupur district of the state. (23:10)

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    Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    26 m
  • The Catch Up: Assam Police reach Pawan Khera’s residence (7 April)

    The Catch Up: Assam Police reach Pawan Khera’s residence (7 April)
    Apr 7 2026
    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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    3 m
  • Assam election promises, govt funds siphoned, and recruitment trap

    Assam election promises, govt funds siphoned, and recruitment trap
    Apr 7 2026
    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah about the upcoming Assam Assembly Election, where the BJP-led alliance is seeking another term on the back of welfare schemes and political consolidation, while the Congress attempts to rebuild its position amid internal challenges.

    Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Varinder Bhatia about a series of financial frauds across Chandigarh and Haryana, where investigators say a common template was used to siphon off government funds through multiple banks, exposing systemic loopholes. (17:40)

    And in the end, we look at a case from Jammu that has drawn attention to alleged recruitment rackets sending young men into the Russia-Ukraine War, after a 24-year-old from the region died on the frontlines under unclear circumstances. (27:35)

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    Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    30 m