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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar and Heena Khandelwal about the LPG shortage across multiple states in India due to the West Asia conflict and the impact that it is having on restaurants, eateries, residential schools and more. They highlight the situation on ground and the solutions that are being put to use currently. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about India's very first case of passive euthanasia. She shares about a recent order that was given by the Supreme Court of India regarding the case of a patient who had been in a vegetative state since 2013 and what this verdict means for future cases. (15:41)Lastly, we talk about a new oil refinery that was announced by President Donald Trump which has a unique Indian connection. (26:10)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about how the conflict in West Asia is beginning to disrupt fuel supply chains in India, with Gujarat's Morbi ceramic cluster facing potential production shutdowns due to shortages of propane and natural gas.Next, The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla explains an unusual case before the Karnataka High Court, where a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, A H M D Nawaz, has approached an Indian court seeking removal of allegedly defamatory articles from the internet under the right to be forgotten.(09:00)And in the end, we look at a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report that raises serious concerns about the condition of the Ganga in Uttarakhand, flagging untreated sewage, failing treatment plants, and worsening water quality between Devprayag and Haridwar. (17:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik about why states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are considering banning social media for children, following the example set by Australia. We look at how such a ban might work in India and what the Centre and tech companies are saying about the proposal.Next, we turn to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran — and why it could threaten India's food security. The Indian Express' Harish Damodaran explains how disruptions in West Asia could affect fertiliser supplies that Indian agriculture depends on. (15:50)And in the end, The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha explains why the Rs 1,600-crore LIGO-India project in Maharashtra's Hingoli district remains stuck, even though the observatory is meant to be part of the global network detecting gravitational waves predicted by Albert Einstein. (26:30)Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we listen to an excerpt from the Express Sports podcast as Mihir Vasavda speaks with The Indian Express' Sandip G and Devendra Pandey about India's emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.Next, The Indian Express' Atri Mitra explains the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has flagged document discrepancies and procedural lapses, putting nearly 30 lakh voter records under re-verification. (14:35)And in the end, we look at the Delhi excise policy case, which has returned to the Delhi High Court after the CBI challenged a trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others. (23:58)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukalp Sharma about the conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel and how it has severely disrupted oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint. With the conflict entering its ninth day, concerns are growing about oil prices shooting up and how India plans on dealing with it.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about an agreement that has been finalised between India and Canada regarding the supply of uranium, the significance that the deal holds and what this means as far as India and Canada's bilateral relations are concerned. (13:42)Lastly, we talk about a resolution put forward by the Opposition to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (23:10)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headline of the week by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about the 8.8 million Indians who live across various countries in the Gulf, including Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE and how they have been impacted by the ongoing war between Iran and US and Israel.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about a water-borne disease outbreak in Punjab's Ferozepur and how the authorities and the government are working in order to improve the situation. (12:45)Lastly, we talk about IRIS Dena, the Iranian vessel that was torpedoed by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka.(22:30)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Arun Janardhanan about how actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is disrupting Tamil Nadu's long standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly ahead of Assembly elections and why established parties are taking this new entrant seriously.Next, The Indian Express' Asad Rehman explains why Iran's Supreme Leader had a following in India and how his death has shaped reactions here. (14:32)And in the end, we look at an audit that flags serious gaps in the implementation of Centre's two welfare schemes in Bihar. (25:27)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the crisis that has been going on between Iran and Israel, which has caused the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He talks about him, the situation in Iran, the response of the citizens of the country and the way forward.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about how the paddy procurement system of Odisha has failed a farmer, who sadly passed away while waiting for his paddy to be sold. He talks about the farmer, what caused his death, the probe and how the paddy procurement system of the state works.Lastly, we talk about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India and talks about a free trade agreement between the two nations.Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a Delhi court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the CBI's excise policy case. What does this mean for the investigation, and how does it affect the ED's parallel case?Next, we turn to the Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations, where The Indian Express' Investigative journalist Ritu Sarin explains what it means that Rs 14,600 crore in offshore wealth exposed by these probes has now been brought to tax. (12:55)And in the end, we look at the deadly industrial explosion near Nagpur that killed at least 16 workers at an explosives manufacturing unit. (20:10)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the concerns that have been raised by TMC MP Dola Sen regarding the Special Intensive Revision going on in West Bengal and what the Supreme Court had to say about it. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about AI entering the medical sphere. She highlights how AI can be put to use in the healthcare sector, the benefits that it can have the challenges that medical professionals might face due to the same. (9:06)Lastly, we give you updates regarding the class 8 NCERT textbook controversy that arose because it had a section titled "Corruption in Judiciary". (19:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about how a network of scamsters allegedly diverted funds from flagship welfare schemes like PM-Kisan in Rajasthan, roping in thousands of illegal beneficiaries.Next, The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi and Nikhila Henry explain a ricin-linked bioterror investigation that began in Gujarat and has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (15:20)And in the end, we look at why NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after objections were raised over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary. (26:00)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the central government's plan to start a HPV vaccine drive. The Human papillomavirus or HPV is an extremely common virus, and is the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal of the campaign is to prevent cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Alok Singh about a new type of extortion rackets emerging in Delhi. These rackets involve threats delivered via internet calls and voice notes and gang members being selected through Instagram and Facebook pages Alok talks about these gangs, how they operate and their new targets. (12:30)Lastly, we talk about a resolution that has been approved by the Union Cabinet to change Kerala's name to Keralam. (21:30)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutt Mishra about a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs and the White House's immediate workaround.Next, we turn to an unusual Delhi High Court ruling that allowed the early release of a Bangladeshi national serving a life sentence in India from a jail in Dhaka. The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh explains how this cross-border legal process unfolded. (10:50)And in the end, we look at how Boong, a Manipuri-language film set against years of ethnic conflict, won at the BAFTAs marking a major global moment for regional Indian cinema. (23:45)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Himashu Harsh about a ban that has been announced in Bihar. A ban on open-air and unlicensed meat sales has been announced in Bihar due to sanitary and health concerns. He shares what the ban entails, how it will be implemented and more.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about India's inclusion into the Pax Silica, which is a strategic technology pact that places India inside a US-led effort aimed at securing AI, semiconductor and critical technology supply chains among what Washington calls trusted partners. (8:40)Lastly, we talk about the an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Chatroo which killed three terrorists. (21:52)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is often described as a silent pandemic. With antibiotics losing their effectiveness due to overuse and misuse, we look at how serious India's AMR burden is and why drug-resistant infections are rising. The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh and Shashank Bhargava speak with Dr Kamini Walia of the Indian Council of Medical Research about what is driving this crisis and what can be done to slow it.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about a hydroelectric project proposed for Arunachal Pradesh that is going clear 23.4 lakh trees and impact over 5000 families. Nikhil talks about the project, its benefits and the environmental and social impact it will have.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shivani Naik about an Australian sport that has found its home in India - Footy. Shivani shares the details of the sport, how it reached India and its growth in the country. (11:33)Lastly, we talk about the robodog controversy that cost the Galgotias University its spot at the India AI Expo. (25:51)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Divya A about Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national who has pleaded guilty in a US court in the assassination plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.Next, we turn to a first-of-its-kind experiment inside the Indian government. The Indian Express' Harikishan Sharma explains how the Cabinet Secretariat has begun grading Union Secretaries using a 100-mark administrative scorecard and what this could mean for bureaucratic accountability. (11:12)And in the end, we look at how social media accounts linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly influenced young men arrested in the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. (23:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about The Great Nicobar Project that was proposed by the central government but was facing challenges due to concerns over its implications on the environment. Recently, there was a major breakthrough in the case, and we give you details of the same. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a case of caste based discrimination in Odisha that has led to people boycotting an aganwadi. He talks about the case of a Dalit girl who was appointed as a helper cum cook at the anganwadi and everything that followed. (9:16)Lastly, we talk about the AI Impact Summit 2026 which began yesterday in New Delhi and will continue till 20th November. (18:34)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talk about a political change next door, Bangladesh has voted and the implications for India could be significant.Next, The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh discusses new data that challenges the long held assumption that fertility is primarily a women's issue. (19:55)In the end, we also look at how a 200 crore redevelopment plan aims to reconnect Srinagar's historic Qalai Andar with the rest of the city. (12:48)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about a video that was posted on the twitter handle of the Assam BJP and has now landed it into trouble. She talks about the video, how it has been received, its repercussions given the situation in the state, and the party's reaction to it. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about protest led by the BJD in Odisha. He shares that the population of the state largely constitutes of farmers, and how issues related to MSP and paddy procurement have been very important to the state and are the cause behind the current protests by BJD against the ruling BJP government. (11:31)Lastly, we talk about India's procurement of 114 Rafael fighter jets and Poseidon 8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. (21:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we start with West Bengal, where the formation of a new political front is threatening the TMC's voter base and reshaping the Assembly poll dynamics. Ravik Bhattacharya, the Chief of Bureau at The Indian Express, Kolkata newsroom, explains how Mamata Banerjee's party is responding to pressure from the BJP, central agencies, and emerging minority-led parties. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about why Indian farmer unions are protesting the India-US interim trade deal. From fears about the dairy sector to worries over tariffs and American agribusiness, we break down what's at stake. (12:40)And finally, we look at Rahul Gandhi's sharp critique of the India-US deal in Parliament, where he accused the Modi government of signing an agreement that undermines national interest. (22:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar