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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

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Many Indian women - especially mothers - put their families first, often at the cost of their own nutrition. In many households, women eat last and eat the least. Over time, this can lead to serious vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that quietly impact their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.The Indian Express, in association with Global Health Strategies, brings you a three-part podcast series exploring why nutrition matters for women and why this is an issue that concerns the nation as a whole.In the first episode of the series, we are in conversation with Michelin-star Chef Suvir who highlights how food, care, and women's nutrition manifest in everyday Indian homes.The conversation begins with personal stories and expands to broader patterns observed in families today. It illustrates how women often make most food decisions at home, how traditional Indian cooking satisfies nutritional needs.Hosted and Produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about the Prime Minister's office's directions to the Lok Sabha Secretariat regarding Parliament questions and matters related to the PM CARES Fund, the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund and the National Defence Fund not being admissible.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a health issue that has become increasingly prevalent in India - fatty liver. She shares the causes behind it, why its becoming more prevalent even amongst people who don't consume alcohol and what can be done to reverse it. (10:46)Lastly, we talk discuss whether the ongoing T20 World Cup would feature an India-Pakistan match. (22:08)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, The Indian Express' Harish Damodaran explains how the India–US trade deal could affect Indian farmers, and which US products may find a larger market in India.Next, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha reports on how government school teachers in Rajasthan are using their own money to build makeshift classrooms so that children in their area can continue studying (10:02).And finally, The Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chadha talks about how the Goa Police plans to act against men who take photographs of women without their consent (19:26).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited 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 death penalties given by Indian courts and what a study conducted by the Square Circle Clinic, a criminal law advocacy group with NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad says about the same.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi and Devansh Mittal about a new government taxi service called Bharat Taxi. They talk about the service, how it is different, the reactions that it is receiving and how it will compete with established brands like Uber, Ola and Rapido. (17:35)Lastly, we talk discuss the RBI's latest proposal to compensate customers for losses arising from fraudulent transactions. (28:57)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 talk to The Indian Express' Aishwarya Raj about an Indian Express investigation into the BJP's Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act. She talks about the changes made in the law, the arrests that have been made over the last seven years, the cases that have gone through trials and the patterns that they exhibit.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the situation in Manipur, the conflict and the political developments in the state. She shares how after nearly a year long President's rule the state has finally switched to a 'popular government'. (16:27)Lastly, we talk about a tragic triple suicide case that has been reported in Ghaziabad. (26:40)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, The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah explains how Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked BJP workers to file complaints against the inclusion of Bengali-origin Muslims in voter lists, and called on the public at large to “trouble” the community.Next, The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj recounts the incident in which a man named Deepak Kumar stepped in to stop a mob of Hindus from harassing a 70-year-old man (13:08).And finally, The Indian Express' Asad Rehman shares the key highlights from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appearance before the Supreme Court yesterday (22:20).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' Ravi Dutta Mishra about India and US finally cracking a trade deal. After months of negotiations, meetings and phone calls, Indian and US have formulated a trade deal. Ravi shares all the considerations, the discussions and what all was included in the deal. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about an AI enabled project that is helping save the lives of elephants. He explains how over the years elephant deaths due to collisions with trains had become very common, hence the new Intrusion Detection System was introduced. (9:34)Lastly, we talk about Rahul Gandhi's recent allegations against PM Modi. (19:32)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, The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla talks about a landmark Supreme Court judgment that declares access to menstrual hygiene a fundamental right, grounded in dignity, education, and constitutional equality. Next, we turn to TISS Mumbai, where student elections are back after a year, but under a new framework. The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart explains the shift, why it has triggered pushback, and what it means for student representation going forward. (13:30)And in the end, we look at the uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi cited an unpublished memoir by General M.M. Naravane, sparking debate over what MPs are allowed to quote from on the floor of the House. (20:55)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Yesterday in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, covering the period from April 2026 to March 2027. This budget comes at a time when questions are being raised about India's actual economic growth, concerns over US tariffs are looming large, and the government continues to shoulder the responsibility of stimulating the economy.To understand how the budget addresses these challenges and what it reveals about the government's broader plans, we speak to The Indian Express' Udit Misra in this episode.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we discuss the new set of UGC anti-discrimination rules for Indian universities now paused by the Supreme Court. We speak to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about what these rules aimed to change, why they've sparked backlash, and what happens next.Next, we discuss a less-talked-about economic risk, public health. The Indian Express' Udit Misra tells us why economists are warning that failing health metrics could derail India's economic ambitions. (11:50)And in the end, we look at the latest updates in the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering probe into the Anil Ambani group, with fresh assets worth ₹1,885 crore attached. (25:50)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, The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra explains the significance of the free trade agreement between India and the EU, and what India will need to do to actually benefit from it.Next, The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry reports on the spate of stray dog killings in Telangana and what her ground reporting reveals about one such mass killing in the village of Yacharam (16:20).And finally, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre looks at the vacuum left in the NCP after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash yesterday (24:58).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express