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Iran's nuclear facilities, AI for Rath Yatra, and Udaipur rape case

Firstly, The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha discusses what Iran’s nuclear programme involves, the damage sustained at nuclear sites and why this has become a major challenge. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi on how Ahmedabad city police is using artificial intelligence to prevent stampedes during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. (11:48) And in the end, we talk to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshrestha about the arrest of a casting director in Udaipur in connection with the allege...

Jun 27, 2025•22 min

Why students choose Iran, Nehru's private papers, and the 90-degree bridge

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the students who go abroad and especially to Iran to study medicine. Currently the Indian government is making efforts to bring back all Indians from Iran and Anonna shares why so many of them are medical students. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about private papers of public personalities that are stored at the Prime Minister's Museum and Library. She discusses the case of Sonia Gandhi reclaiming some of Jawaharlal Nehru's pr...

Jun 26, 2025•24 min

Revisiting the Emergency, DNA sampling challenges, and SC rejects a plea

We begin this episode by marking 50 years since the Emergency was declared in 1975. The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to revisit what led to this authoritarian period, and how it reshaped Indian politics. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about the aftermath of the Air India crash and the challenges involved in the identification of victims through DNA profiling. (19:38) And in the end, we take a look at a Supreme Court case involving a former Black Cat commando con...

Jun 25, 2025•31 min

What does the US involvement mean for the Iran-Israel conflict?

After weeks of rising tensions, the Iran-Israel conflict escalated on Saturday night when the US launched strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, using powerful bunker-busting bombs designed to hit even the most fortified targets. So now the big questions are—what does the US getting involved mean for Iran, for the region, and for India? To help us unpack this, we’re joined by The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy. Written, hosted and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edit...

Jun 24, 2025•31 min

Clearance to Etalin hydel project, ads on WhatsApp, and US strikes Iran

Firstly, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about the Etalin hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, which recently received in-principle forest clearance and what this means for the biodiversity-rich Dibang Valley. Next, The Indian Express' Karan Mahadik discusses WhatsApp’s decision to roll out advertisements on its platform and why this shift is happening now. (11:30) And in the end, we discuss the US’ military airstrikes on Iran, targeting three major nuclear facilities, Natanz,...

Jun 23, 2025•26 min

Uttarakhand chopper crash, Air India's Portuguese victims, and scamsters held

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Aishwarya Raj about the Uttarakhand helicopter crash in which all the people on board including the pilot died. The helicopter was carrying seven people, who were travelling from Kedarnath to Guptkashi as a part of the Char Dham Yatra. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sadaf Modak about the victims of the Air India plane crash. She specifically talks about the seven Portuguese passengers on the plane who lost their lives and how they were all connected wi...

Jun 20, 2025•16 min

India-Canada thaw, ANI vs Mangal case, and Indians told to leave Tehran

Firstly, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy joins us to discuss the recent thaw in India-Canada relations and what came out of the meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney at the G7 summit. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh about a copyright case involving YouTuber Mohak Mangal and the news agency ANI, which has filed complaints alleging unauthorized use of its video content. (10:58) And in the end, we look at India’s evacuation advis...

Jun 19, 2025•30 min

Revising GDP calculations, radiation leak fears, and India's nuclear arsenal

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Mishra about the GDP or the Gross Domestic Product calculation for India. He shares that the base year for the calculation of the GDP is being revised, how the base year is chosen and how important it is for the GDP calculation process. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Israel Iran conflict. Since Israel attacked the nuclear facilities in Iran, there has been a speculation regarding the nuclear materials and weapons going off ...

Jun 18, 2025•27 min

Air India crash investigation, Pune bridge collapse, and the next Census

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about the investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives and how critical evidence like black boxes and civilian videos could shape the inquiry. Next, we turn to Pune, where The Indian Express’ Parthasarathi Biswas discusses the collapse of a decades-old pedestrian bridge at the popular monsoon site Kundamala killed four people and injured many others. (17:35) And in the end, we discuss the official anno...

Jun 17, 2025•30 min

Air India plane crash victims, Israel-Iran conflict, and Pune bridge collapse

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Parimal Dabhi about the challenges that the families of the people who passed away in the Air India plane crash are facing. He talks about the DNA tests, the plight of those who were at the medical college when the crash happened and the one survivor of the incident. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the tensions in the Middle East. He talks about Israel's attack on Iran and Iran's retaliation, why it happened...

Jun 16, 2025•23 min

241 dead in Air India crash, Modi 3.0 after one year, and drone warfare

First, we discuss the London-bound Air India Dreamliner that crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad yesterday, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Next, The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to talk about the BJP-led NDA government’s performance one year into its third term, and the path ahead, especially as the country moves toward the 2027 Census and key state elections. (03:05) And finally, we turn to the rise of drone war...

Jun 13, 2025•30 min

Ayushman Bharat stalled in Jharkhand, tiger prey base, and AC temperatures

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, India's flagship health insurance scheme. The implementation of the scheme is facing challenges in Jharkhand. Shubham talks about the hurdles that the state is going through and how it is impacting the healthcare system. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihkil Ghanekar about a report by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India regarding tiger po...

Jun 12, 2025•32 min

India awaits census, Ahmedabad's 'vanished lakes', and a rare impeachment

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew about the Centre’s announcement that the long-delayed Census will now take place in 2027 and the key political reforms like women’s reservation and delimitation, and why the delay has raised concerns. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about an alarming report showing that 37 lakes in Ahmedabad have effectively vanished due to rapid urban development. (11:11) And in the end, we discuss the rare initiation of an impea...

Jun 11, 2025•26 min

Indian in space after 40 years, high drug costs, and Mumbai train accident

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer who is a part of the Axiom mission 4, a flight to space. He is the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma and the first to go to the International Space Station. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the high cost of drugs for rare diseases. Some Indian rare disease patients are now reaching out to the court to try and solve this problem. (13:49) Lastly, we speak ab...

Jun 10, 2025•28 min

New regulations for Ladakh, an alarming study, and India gets G7 invite

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary about the Centre’s newly notified regulations for Ladakh, why key demands like Sixth Schedule protections remain unmet, and how Ladakhis are responding to the move. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ankita Upadhyay about an emerging health crisis among Indian children - metabolic malnutrition, the hidden health risks, and the signs schools and parents should be watching out for. (13:45) And in the end, we discuss Canada’s invitation to I...

Jun 09, 2025•25 min
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