Bengal education plans falters, India won't host COP33, and a visit to Qatar
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...
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.ย 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)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nandaย Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
India's nuclear plans advance, oil prices to stay high, and state polls begin
First, we speak to The Indian Expressโ Anil Sasi about a major milestone in Indiaโs nuclear programme, as the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains criticality, marking a significant step in the countryโs long-term three-stage nuclear energy strategy.Next, we talk to The Indian Expressโ Sukalp Sharma about why the West...
First, we speak to The Indian Expressโ Anil Sasi about a major milestone in Indiaโs nuclear programme, as the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains criticality, marking a significant step in the countryโs long-term three-stage nuclear energy strategy.Next, we talk to The Indian Expressโ 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)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Anger against Bengal SIR, a new nuclear submarine, and violence in Manipur
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...
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.ย 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 thirdย 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)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nandaย Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Assam election promises, govt funds siphoned, and recruitment trap
First, we speak to The Indian Expressโ 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 Expressโ Varinder...
First, we speak to The Indian Expressโ 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 Expressโ 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)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Trump on Iran war, Raghav Chadha vs AAP, and Odisha doubles SC/ST quota
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He shares the recent developments, everything that is going on, President Trump's speech and what all predictions can be made for the upcoming days as far as the war is concerned.Next,...
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He shares the recent developments, everything that is going on, President Trump's speech and what all predictions can be made for the upcoming days as far as the war is concerned.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jatin Anand about AAP leader Raghav Chadha being removed from the positionย of party's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. He talks about the reasons that the party has given for doing this, whatย this step means, and what Raghav Chadha had to say about the same.ย (16:11)Lastly, we talk the government of Odisha increasing theย percentage of reserved seats for SC, ST and SCBC students. (26:41)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nandaย Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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