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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

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the newly introduced Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025 which proposes to repeal and replace the MGNREGA Act 2005. He shares what changes can be expected if the bill is passed, how it will impact rural employment and more.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew about the Delhi government's new regulation to curb pollution as a part of which non-BS VI private vehicles registered outside the capital will not be allowed to enter the city, considering that vehicular emissions are one of the biggest and most stubborn contributors to air pollution in the region. (19:58)Lastly, we speak about the Indian film Homebound which has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. (30:18)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Viswanath discusses Karnataka's new hate speech law.Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi to take a look at the murder of a tribal woman that has refuelled decades-old tensions in Odisha. (14:40)Lastly, we talk about how India has been drawn into the investigation of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in recent memory. (24:15)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' Parul Kulshrestha  about a protest that turned violent in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district. The protest was being led by farmers of the region who were against the construction of an ethanol plant there.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Tanushree Bose about the chaos that ensued at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata when football star Lionel Messi was there as a part of his GOAT tour in India. She shares why fans who came to see him got angry and vandalised the venue. (10:17)Lastly, we speak about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-country tour which includes Oman, Ethiopia and Jordan. (18:48)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

The Indian cricket system is built on the promise of merit and fierce competition. But an investigation by The Indian Express shows that, in Puducherry, that promise does not always hold.Private coaches there have been helping players from other states “become locals” — using paid packages, questionable documents, and fast-tracked entry into teams under the Cricket Association of Pondicherry. In this episode, Mihir Vasavda speaks with The Indian Express' Lalith Kalidas, who led the investigation, reviewed thousands of registration records, and reported on the ground to uncover how this parallel pathway works.You can read the investigation here.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla talks about Rajasthan where a three year standoff between the residents of Jodhpura village and UltraTech Cement has entered a new phase.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran about the ongoing tariff related tensions between India and the United States. (12:40)And in the end, we discuss how the deadly nightclub fire in Goa has now led to arrests in Thailand. (19:45)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

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the Indian rupee slipping below the critical 90-per-dollar mark and closing at around 89.4. He shares why this is concerning and the significance this fall holds.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about the complex emotions and pressure that students are facing these days, how it is impacting their mental health and the patterns that are noticed by school counsellors. (16:04)Lastly, we talk about a political controversy around Shashi Tharoor's refusal to accept an award. (26:13)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chaddha talks about the nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people and what the incident reveals about India's recurring failures on basic fire safety and regulation in booming tourist hubs.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about why a parliamentary motion to commemorate Vande Mataram has escalated into a fierce battle over history and the legacy of the national movement. (11:45)Lastly, we look at how Rahul Gandhi is sharpening his critique of India's electoral reforms and the EC's SIR exercise. (23:40)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' Nikhila Henry about one of the most consequential criminal cases in Kerala's recent history. A case that has been going on for eight years, where a leading Malayalam actor was abducted and sexually assaulted. Nikhila shares details of the case, the investigation and the verdict that was given by a Sessions Court in  Ernakulam.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India, his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the discussions that happened during the meeting and the significance of his visit. (11:26)Lastly, we talk about a demolition drive in Nainital during which 52 houses were torn down for allegedly encroaching on forest land. (21:47)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre speaks about why the local body elections in Maharashtra have become contentious, and what they say about the current political landscape.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh, who discusses a new study that questions official claims about the reduction of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana. (13:40)In the end, we take a look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the Hindu rate of growth. (25:15)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about how Indian exporters are doing as we cross the 100 day mark of USA's 50% tariffs. He shares while some products have found new markets, some are still lagging behind, while India is working on different trade deals. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about India's juvenile justice system and what a recent study published by The India Justice Report shares about the challenges that the system is facing and their impact on the children. (9:25)Lastly, we talk about why India's largest airline IndiGo has been facing long delays and widespread cancellations. (22:45)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.

First, The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik discusses Sanchar Saathi, the government developed cybersecurity app that has raised serious concerns about privacy and consent.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi who breaks down the case of two young Pakistani couples who crossed the Rann of Kutch, allegedly for love. (16:40)In the end, we take a look at Jharkhand workers who are set to return home after being stranded in Cameroon for months. (24:50)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' Damini Nath about the concerns that have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision since it began, whether its related to the Citizenship Act or not and the challenges that are being faced in the process on ground.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a suicide case of a first year student that has been reported at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Bhubaneshwar. This is the third suicide case reported at the institute this year. Sujit shares details of the case and investigation that is in process. (9:18)Lastly, we talk about the government and the opposition ending the deadlock and agreeing to having two discussions, one on the national song, Vande Mataram, and the second on electoral reforms. (15:16)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak talks about the declining health of parliamentary debate and what it means for legislative productivity.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda who talks about a case of an Indian athlete whose Olympic dream ended in a Kenyan prison. (15:05)In the end, we take a look at why new telecom rules could soon force WhatsApp Web to log you out every six hours. (28:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced 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' Sweety Kumari about the protests happening in Kolkata. The protests are being led by Booth Level Officers or BLOs who are involved in the process of the Special Intensive Revision and their concern is that the work given to them is too stressful and the deadlines are unrealistic. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu about an archeological site in Chhattisgarh's Sirpur, known for its multi-religious culture. The ASI inspected the site and is planning to develop it further so that it can be nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage status. (12:29)Lastly, we talk about a controversial order that asked schools in Rajasthan to celebrate Shaurya Diwas on the 6th of December which is the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid. (19:00)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

India's long awaited labour reforms have finally come into effect, five years after Parliament passed the four consolidated labour codes. These new codes aim to streamline compliance for employers while expanding formal protections for workers including gig and platform workers, fixed term employees, and those in the unorganised sector.In today's episode, The Indian Express' Aanchal Magazine breaks down for us what these changes mean for India's workforce and for businesses, and why their rollout has drawn both praise and protest.Hosted, produced, and written by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar