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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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 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' 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 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' 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 NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda about the case of Ankush Bhardwaj, a shooting coach recently booked under the POCSO Act. Mihir explains how the case surfaced, the gaps in safeguarding athletes, and why this incident has reignited concerns about coach-athlete power dynamics in Indian sport.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Kanchan Vasudev about the killing of a kabaddi promoter in Punjab and how it points to the sport's rising association with big money, violence, and gang influence. (12:15)Lastly, we talk to The Indian Express' Anand Mohan J about a government-funded cancer research project in Madhya Pradesh that's now under scrutiny for financial irregularities and questionable spending. (23:20)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' Tanushree Bose about how last week the Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at ten locations linked to election management firm I-PAC, which is handling the Trinamool Congress's poll campaign.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Varinder Bhatia about the improvement in the sex ratio of Haryana and how it has gone from 834 girls per 1,000 boys in 2011 to 923 in 2015, which is close to the national average of 933. (15:28)Lastly, we speak we talk about the concerns that have been raised by Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming budget. (25:33)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about Jammu, where a heated controversy over admissions to a new medical college has now grown into a bigger question...whether the college should be running at all.Next, The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar talks about a young woman's murder case that has sent shockwaves across Karnataka. (13:45)In the end, we talk about a proposed US law that could hit countries like India with a 500% tariff. (26:15)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 talk to The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath about bail being given to five out of the seven accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case. She shares the reasoning given by the court for not giving bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam and how the order expands the definition of terrorism. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj about protests that have been going on in Uttarakhand regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case that happened back in 2022. She talks about a new set of videos and audio that have surfaced and why they have led to a new wave of protests across the state. (18:41)Lastly, we speak about the Special Intensive Revision being conducted by the Election Commission of India and updates that have been released. (29:25)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' Sukrita Baruah about Assam, where the government has brought back a law from 1950 and is using it for the first time. Next, The Indian Express' Jayprakash S Naidu talks about Chhattisgarh, where vandalism of Christmas decorations inside a mall has sparked a larger political and communal controversy. (13:50)In the end, we take a look at the ED's searches linked to a climate advocacy group and what the agency says it is investigating. (21:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anand Mohan about the deaths and hospitalisations that have happened in Indore due to contaminated water. He shares about the current situation, the investigation and the government's response. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Mishra about the situation of Indian exports post the implementation of the 50% tariffs by the US. He talks about how the exports have been impacted and the other factors that have been responsible for the growth and drop in the exports. (16:19)Lastly, we speak about K Kavitha, the former leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samiti and daughter of BRS chief and former CM K Chandrashekar Rao, who has quit as a Member of the Legislative Council and launched a sharp attack on the party founded by her father. (26:37)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarLinks for our episode in association with XLRI:https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/xlri-the-legacy-of-creating-efficient-and-empathetic-leaders/10356006/ https://youtu.be/tPNOMSEvZqg?si=zJOjr1EZajt6bexK

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

In the final episode of our 2025 rewind, we zoom out to the world and what it forced India to confront.From the highs and hard edges of Trump 2.0 and tariffs, to a new redline on Pakistan after Pahalgam, to churn in Nepal and Bangladesh, India's neighbourhood looked anything but stable. Today, we're joined by The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy breaks down what changed, why it matters, and the biggest diplomatic tests waiting in 2026.Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

This week we are talking about the biggest moments of 2025 and what all we can look forward to in 2026. Till now we have discussed the trends that shaped politics, sports, entertainment, and health.Today, we have with us The Indian Express' Karan Mahadik, who shares how the AI landscape evolved during the year, the major success and failures that it experienced and the way it impacted our lives.Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

As the year comes to a close, we wrap up 2025 with a special year-ender episode. In this edition of Express Sports hosted by Mihir Vasavda, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Amit Kamath, we speak to journalists and editors from The Indian Express newsroom, not from the sports desk, about the sporting moments that stayed with them this year. From iconic wins and unforgettable matches to personal favourites that sparked joy, debate, or disbelief, our colleagues share what made 2025 memorable for them as sports fans.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

As part of our year-ender series, today we look back at the key political developments that shaped 2025 and what they reveal about the moment we're in. Joining us for this conversation is veteran journalist and contributing editor at The Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, who picks five political figures who defined the year and explains why their choices, actions, and influence mattered in Indian politics.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

This week, we take a look at the biggest moments of 2025 and the watchpoints for 2026. We'll be discussing the trends that shaped politics, international affairs, sports, technology, and health.In this episode, we're joined by The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt to discuss the field of health and medicine, where the conversation over the past year has been shaped by a few recurring developments: weight-loss drugs, policy push toward the use of AI in healthcare and the state of air pollution.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

This week we are talking about the biggest moments of 2025 and what all we can look forward to in 2026. We'll be discussing the trends that shaped politics, international affairs, sports, technology, and health.We begin this series today with Shubhra Gupta, The Indian Express' Film Critic, who joins us to discuss the biggest hits and misses of 2025, the films and TV shows that had a lasting impact, while highlighting the major trends and developments in the realm of entertainment and pop culture.Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

An investigation by The Indian Express, in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), has revealed how cryptocurrency has increasingly become a channel for money laundering, creating a shadow economy that regulators around the world are struggling to keep up with.In this episode, we speak with The Indian Express's Ritu Sarin, Soumyarendra Barik, and Jay Mazoomdar, who led the India leg of Coin Laundry — a 10 month global investigation involving 113 reporters across 38 newsrooms, including The New York Times. They discuss how crypto exchanges have facilitated illicit transactions, the challenges this poses for law enforcement agencies, and why the Indian government has yet to pass legislation to regulate this industry.Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about how the government is asking online platforms to takedown specific content, and what that means for the freedom of speech online.Next, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about a key court order in the National Herald case that has stalled the ED prosecution against the Gandhis. (12:15)In the end, we talk about a university professor's suspension over an exam question and the larger debate it has sparked about academic freedom. (21:45) Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced 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' Jay Mazoomdaar about the new definition of the Aravalli hills proposed by the Environment Secretary and approved by the Supreme Court. He shares how this new definition will impact the hills and the activities that are taking place there, like mining and construction. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the concept of data exclusivity, which if implemented in India, can impact the future of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. She explains what it is, why the Indian government is making efforts towards it and how it will impact the industry. (15:04)Lastly, we speak about the Enforcement Directorate and its efforts towards speedy trials and completing open investigations after receiving criticism. (26:37)Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh PawarThis episode includes AI-generated content.

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the situation in Bangladesh. After the killing of a protest leader who played a key role in the movement that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh is witnessing a fresh round of turmoil and an anti-India sentiment once again.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry, who shares about a recent conflict that has emerged in Andhra Pradesh regarding ten new government medical colleges and the development of their infrastructure through a Public Private Partnership. (11:08)Lastly, we speak about a case where a Former Punjab Police inspector general, allegedly shot himself after reportedly losing crores of rupees in an online scam. (19:16)Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha talks about Parliament's consideration of a rewrite of India's nuclear power rulebook, a move that could change who builds and maintains nuclear power plants in the country. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about a brutal assault in Bihar that began as a suspicion of theft, and ended in a man's death. (12:35)In the end, we take a look at data on political funding showing how corporate donations through electoral trusts surged this year. (18:15)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava, 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' Anonna Dutt about the recent govt data that underlines the wide gap between demand and availability in the country's organ transplant system.Next, The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah discusses the protests that have brought academic activities to a complete halt in one of Assam's central universities. (17:15)And in the end, we also talk about the crisis looming over Tamil Nadu's textile towns. (25:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express