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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Christians in India's Madhya Pradesh state have called for action against right-wing Hindu activists who assaulted and paraded four socially marginalized Dalit Christians naked through a village. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Sanjay Dixit and Anupam Mishra dissect Trump's chaos, Iran's blunders, and how Modi stays untouched amid global turbulence. As Yogi sharpens his political edge and the BJP faces internal flux, India balances diplomacy and discipline with remarkable poise.

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry's Shivnarayan Rajpurohit and Sumedha Mittal.Shivnarayan talks about his profile of BJP president JP Nadda, diving deep into his rise from an ABVP worker to the president of the world's largest political party. He also sheds light on the Chetna Sansthan, an NGO run by Nadda's wife which received significant corporate and government-linked CSR funding after the BJP came to power.Sumedha talks about her report which looks at an unusual surge in the number of voters in Devendra Fadnavis's constituency in Nagpur South West between the 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra elections. A section of poll staff told her about alleged lapses in the manner these voters were added to the electoral rolls. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:36 - J P Nadda00:21:59 - Unusual spike in the voter roll00:33:20 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShivnarayanSirSumedhaOfficial SecretsPratyushThe Bilaspur blueprint: JP Nadda's political rise and the parallel growth of his family-run NGOIn 6 months, Fadnavis seat added 29,219 voters. Poll staff claim lapsesProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on TPE we look at the Indian and Pakistani delegations, their narratives and the official state propaganda of both countries.Is Pakistan a t*rrorist state?What is the history of India and Pakistan?We look at Balochistan, Hindutva Terrorism, Narendra Modi, the aftermath of Pahalgam, the India-Pakistan conflict and the Bilawal Bhutto and Shashi Tharoor delegations.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 History of India-Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh3:16 India's position on Kashmir5:00 Pakistan's support for militancy, FATF and crack down7:16 Pakistan Establishment's relationship with militant groups12:31 Timeline of the recent conflict15:30 America's support for militant groups, the Taliban and Pakistan20:30 India and Pakistan's narratives and Narendra Modi22:40 Narendra Modi, BJP and Hindutva Terr*rism27:00 Religious Extremism30:00 Islamophobia in India, India's belligerence and Godi Media33:29 India's flawed narrative

Abhishek Tiwari joins Sanjay Dixit to decode Modi's triple-front assault: geopolitical dominance, Bihar battlefield, and internal BJP resets. Rahul stumbles, opposition cracks, while Modi's East push and Shah–Yogi pact redraw the game.

For three decades de-hyphenation from Pakistan has been the centre-point of our grand strategy. BJP has now created an unexpected predicament for itself, and for India—when its domestic political interests are clashing with India's geopolitical priorities. BJP's politics should drop this re-hyphenation. Diminish, deter, de-hyphenate. That's the 3D solution to our Pakistan problem. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-is-re-hyphenating-itself-with-pakistan-all-over-again-it-needs-a-new-3d-strategy/2665101/

Sanjay Dixit and Harsh Kumar decode Iran's military collapse, Pakistan's exposed nukes, and Modi's Cyprus strike. As Yogi-Amit Shah realign BJP's UP front, Congress flounders and Rahul Gandhi hides abroad while Delhi dictates global disruption.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Thailand has been accused of engaging in activities detrimental to peace in the disputed border region with Cambodia. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

गैंगस्टर लॉरेंस बिश्नोई और गोल्डी बराड़ में विवाद, साथ काम करना बंद; क्या है वजह  आम जनता का बह रहा खून, रोका जाए नरसंहार; इजरायली हमलों पर ईरान की अपील कर्नल सोफिया पर अपमानजनक बयान देने वाले BJP नेताओं को शाह ने चेताया, कही ये बात इस प्लेयर ने ठोका प्लेइंग 11 का टिकट पाने का दावा, शतक के बाद झटके 4 विकेट 2 महीने पहले ही जुड़वां बच्चों के पिता बने थे पायलट, हेलिकॉप्टर क्रैश में गई जान Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Avdhesh Kumar is joined by Newslaundry's Sumedha Mittal, BBC's Abhinav Goel and reporter Akansha Kumar. Abhinav presents an in-depth report on the true death toll of the Mahakumbh Mela tragedy that happened in January. While the Uttar Pradesh government has officially acknowledged 37 deaths due to the stampede, BBC's investigation has uncovered at least 82 fatalities so far. Despite government promises, many of the victims' families have yet to receive the promised compensation.Akansha uncovers allegations of police impunity in Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh. Her deep dive into police encounters in Uttar Pradesh reveal chilling accounts from families who lost loved ones in suspected extrajudicial killings.Several families allege that police not only carried out unlawful encounters but also attempted to silence them with bribes. Many of these encounters took place in the same location: Goonghwa Ka Bagh in Kaushambi. Affected families are running from pillar to post in their fight for justice and accountability.Meanwhile, Sumedha brings a sharply different story from Delhi. Since his appointment as Lieutenant Governor in May 2022, VK Saxena was known for publicly targeting the AAP-led government over civic issues. However, his stance appears to have softened following the BJP's rise to power in February 2025.Sumedha's report explores this shift in tone – tracing how the LG's confrontational approach has evolved and what it reveals about the changing political dynamics in the capital.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:04 - Beyond 82: The Controversy Over Kumbh Stampede Casualties00:31:20 - Encounter Raj in UP: A Deep Dive into Its Persistent Reality00:52:24 - Dynamics Between Delhi's LG and the Ruling Party: An observer's view00:59: 58 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAbhinavThe Unwomanly Face of WarThe Sharp Knife of MemorySumedha Rahul Gandhi writes: Match-fixing MaharashtraToday in Politics: Congress to make people aware of Rahul's ‘fixing polls claims' with processions across MaharashtraAkansha Among the Trolls: My Journey Through ConspiracylandAvdheshDr. Ambedkar: Life And MissionProduced and edited by Hassan Bilal and Tista Roy Chowdhury, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered how an ordinary guy from a regular family can rise to become an MP, CM—or even the PM? In today's episode, we talk to Akshay Bansal, a national leader in BJYM and insider at the Ministry of Finance. He opens up about his journey from chai pe charcha in college to policymaking in Delhi, all while balancing entrepreneurship and public service. ...............................

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 warfare, as The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary explains how drone swarms work, their impact on military planning, and how India is adapting to these evolving threats. (15:16)Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced and edited by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.The Muslim men were acquitted of all charges of arson attacks on churches and minority-Christian homes in Jaranwala. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.comGangnam Style Music Courtesy: officialpsy YT Channel For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Trade unions in the Philippines organized a rally urging lawmakers to turn a newly proposed wage hike into law. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 4th of June and here are the headlines.1. Multi-party Delegation Briefs EAM on Anti-Terror Diplomacy TourA multi-party delegation led by BJP leader Baijayant Panda met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar after returning from visits to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria to rally support against Pakistan-backed terrorism. The team included MPs and leaders across party lines, including Asaduddin Owaisi and Ghulam Nabi Azad. The delegation briefed Jaishankar on their findings, highlighting India's global rise under PM Modi. They said India's economic and diplomatic strength is helping forge international partnerships on trade and counterterrorism. Jaishankar lauded their outreach efforts.2. Monsoon Session of Parliament Set to Begin July 21Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Monsoon session of Parliament will begin on July 21 and run until August 12. The session was recommended by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene at 11 a.m. after a three-month recess. The session's announcement comes amid calls by opposition parties for an urgent special session to discuss Operation Sindoor—India's major military strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir earlier this year.3. Punjab YouTuber Held for Links to Pakistan Spy NetworkPunjab Police arrested Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber from Rupnagar, for alleged involvement in a Pakistani spy network. Singh, who runs the channel ‘Jaan Mahal', was nabbed by the State Special Operations Cell in Mohali. Authorities say he is linked to Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a Pakistani intelligence operative, and maintained close ties with Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra—previously arrested on similar charges—and a Pakistani High Commission official. The espionage network is believed to be terror-backed. Investigations are ongoing into the extent of Singh's involvement and communication with Pakistan-based handlers.4. RCB Victory Parade Cancelled, Celebration at Stadium InsteadRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cancelled its IPL victory parade on Wednesday, originally planned from Vidhan Soudha to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru Traffic Police confirmed the cancellation, stating the team would instead meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the Vidhan Soudha. A celebration is now scheduled at the stadium. RCB had earlier announced the parade on social media, thanking fans for their unwavering support over 18 seasons. The franchise won its first IPL title this year, prompting city-wide excitement. Fans can now attend the celebration directly at the stadium later today.5. Trump Doubles Tariffs on Global Steel, Aluminium ImportsU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday doubling tariffs on nearly all steel and aluminium imports to 50 percent, citing national security concerns. The hike—effective Wednesday—follows his 2018 move imposing 25 percent tariffs under the Trade Expansion Act's Section 232. The UK, which recently signed a trade deal with the U.S., is exempt and will maintain the current 25 percent rate. Trump's decision marks a significant escalation in his administration's trade policy, as Washington continues to pressure nations for fairer deals and increased domestic metal production.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Post-Op Sindoor, PM Modi has reasons to worry more about BJP colleagues than the Opposition, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #politicallycorrect Produced By: Mahira Khan

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SharmaToday is 28th of May and here are today's headlines.The Congress has renewed its call for President's Rule in Manipur after fresh violence in Jiribam and the resignation of BJP MLA Ashab Uddin. Party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged that the N. Biren Singh-led government had failed to maintain law and order, calling the administration “invisible.” The opposition said the constitutional machinery had collapsed, with thousands still displaced since the 2023 ethnic clashes. The BJP, meanwhile, has defended its state government's handling of the situation.And from Manipur, we turn to Assam, where a legal battle is unfolding over alleged police encounters. The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the Assam Human Rights Commission into 183 alleged fake police encounters that occurred between May 2021 and June 2022. A petition filed by a senior advocate claimed the panel had no jurisdiction, as many of the cases were already pending before courts. The Commission had asked Assam's top police and home officials to respond to its notice. The apex court has now called for affidavits from all parties within three weeks.Next, in Tamil Nadu, a remark by actor Kamal Haasan has sparked a linguistic and political row. Speaking at a Tamil Sangam event, Kamal Haasan claimed Tamil predates Kannada, citing a 2,500-year-old Tamil inscription. Karnataka BJP leaders sharply objected, accusing him of stoking regional discord. CT Ravi and Basanagouda Patil Yatnal called the comment disrespectful. Haasan later clarified that he was referencing historical records, not undermining any language.Two men in Kerala's Palakkad district have been arrested for assaulting a 24-year-old tribal man, alleging he had stolen a hen. A video of the attack, which took place on May 18 in Malampuzha, surfaced online, prompting public outcry. The accused were identified and booked under various sections, including those of the SC/ST Atrocities Act. Police confirmed the victim belongs to the Irula tribal community.Two Indian-origin men in the US have been sentenced to 33 and 63 months in prison for their role in a human smuggling operation. The case involved a family of four from Gujarat who died from exposure near the US-Canada border in 2022. The smugglers charged up to $100,000 for illegal crossings and had arranged the family's final, fatal attempt near Manitoba.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने आज राष्ट्रपति भवन में पद्म पुरस्कारों के दूसरे चरण में 68 हस्तियों को सम्मानित किया, BJP सांसद बैजयंत पांडा के नेतृत्व में सांसदों के सर्वदलीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आज कुवैत में रहने वाले भारतीय प्रवासियों को संबोधित किया, जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम में आज स्पेशल कैबिनेट की मीटिंग, टैक्स डिपार्टमेंट ने वित्त वर्ष 2025 का इनकम टैक्स रिटर्न (ITR) फाइल करने की आखिरी तारीख 31 जुलाई से बढ़ाकर 15 सितंबर 2025 की और अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप के प्रशासन ने हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी के साथ किए गए सभी बचे हुए contracts को रद्द करने की योजना बनाई. सुनिए रात 9 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में

Eleven years have passed since Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister. In episode 1669 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the 11 key takeaways from this period. He is joined by Political Editor D.K. Singh to gauge the impact of BJP's reforms, hardening stance on terror, and outreach to minority communities.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी गुजरात के दो दिवसीय दौरे पर, विदेश मंत्री डॉ. एस. जयशंकर ने कहा संघर्षविराम का श्रेय भारतीय सेना को जाता है, भारतीय डेलिगेशन गुयाना पहुंचा, तेज प्रताप यादव की पत्नी ऐश्वर्या राय ने तेज प्रताप के निलंबन पर बयान दिया, BJP के पूर्व सांसद बृजभूषण शरण सिंह को यौन शोषण मामले में पटियाला हाउस कोर्ट में सुनवाई और भारत में कोविड-19 के मामले की संख्या बढ़ी. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए रात 9 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by senior journalist and CGNet Swara's co-founder Shubhranshu Choudhary.We start with a discussion on the killing of 27 suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh this week and analyse if the Maoist movement in the state has declined. Shubhranshu says, “We don't agree with the strategy, but it is hugely successful… This war has been won by the Bastariyas (residents of Bastar) themselves who gave information.”However, he warns that unresolved issues like mining and lack of development could reignite tensions, asking, “What will be our development policy? That will determine whether Maoism will be dead.”Jayashree raises concerns about the accuracy of government claims, questioning, “Should we be more suspicious when the government says it's killed dozens of Maoists?” She highlights the lack of judicial scrutiny in encounters, citing, “I think of thousands of encounters that have happened in Bastar in the last 25 years. There've only been two judicial inquiries.”Abhinandan adds, “There's an overlap of mining interests in media interests – even in ownership,” and Manisha stresses on political representation for a better future for Bastar's residents. “If militants in the Northeast can join the BJP, why not here? Political representation matters. It gives people real options.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Song: Blowing in the windTimecodes00:00:00 – Introductions 00:06:51 – Headlines 00:16:59 - Operation Black Forest01:13:52 – Letters01:36:04 – RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced by Priyali Dhingra.Recorded by Hassan Bilal and Anil Kumar. Production assistance by Ankit Raj. This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahil Adeem unleashes a powerful and unapologetic message to the leadership of Pakistan and the sleeping nation. From exposing the psychological tactics of Modi's BJP to criticizing Pakistan's weak response to global Zionist pressure, this speech dives deep into the honor, ideology, and forgotten purpose of the Muslim Ummah.He calls out Shahbaz Sharif, reminds us of Pakistan's missed opportunities in Kargil, and addresses the spiritual defeat that comes from submitting to orders not rooted in the Quran. Sahil questions why we continue to listen to global powers like the U.S. and why Muslims are afraid to stand up for what is right. Topics in this episode:Why India is compelled to attack PakistanThe ideological weakness of Pakistan's leadershipKargil, Kashmir & missed military victoriesTrue meaning of Tawheed in politics and warSahil Adeem's international mission to confront Zionist narratives in Western churches & community hallsWhy the ceasefire under Trump was a mistakeCall to awaken the Muslim youth for a one-way ideological mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWhy I Killed Gandhi  by Nathuram Godse Two employees of the Israeli Embassy in D. C. were shot to death this week (May, 2025) . The Manifesto of the shooter shows him to be very distressed by the mass death in  Gaza.  He felt what is called "the moral imperative to act."  So did the person who killed Gandhi. This is a discussion of that person's manifesto.  Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.  In the two movies I have seen, the assassin is portrayed as a deranged bearded scary-looking fanatic.  Some of those words might well be justified, but we are never told that the assassin was an exceptionally well educated, well-read reformer, someone who hated the caste system and looked forward to a modern India.  His name was Nathuram Godse.  He was tried for Gandhi's murder and hanged.  He knew from the beginning that he would be executed for his action, but he did it anyway.  He saw himself as a patriot for his people.  During the year or so that he was waiting for his trial, he wrote a lengthy statement discussing his life and his philosophy and his reasons for what he did.  During his trial, he was allowed to read a shortened version of that longer text.  This is the text I am going to read for you during this podcast. I hope you will forgive my bad pronunciation of some of these Indian names.  They are strange to me, and all I can do is pronounce them in a phonetic way, phonetic as I understand them.  Below are a few of the names and terms but there were others – for example intellectuals and political leaders – that I did not include.  I suspect if we read their writings we would understand much more than we understand now, but that will have to wait for another time. My students considered this a shocking document.  It was not shocking because this person killed Gandhi – we knew that --  but because it was logical.  Some of you know from another podcast, my Rules of Good Studenting.  In a class where we deal with political movements and ideologies that may offend, two of the most shocking Rules are these:  “Until you can understand an argument well enough to explain it to the satisfaction of someone who holds that view, and defend it from its critics, you do not understand it well enough to know if you agree or disagree. “  Well, that excludes maybe 90 % of the people who get into arguments.  But my students found it liberating, that they were allowed to understand arguments that offended and terrified them. A second Rule is this one:  “If you were there, you would be there.”  Or as I put it to my students, every single thing we will encounter in this class, no matter how shocking or offensive, you would quite possibly do it you were in the condition of the person who did it and had experienced all the things that person had experienced.   Again, that is distressing.  You would kill and even participate in a massacre?  I would?  Yes, you would.  And if you think you would not you are not thinking deeply enough.  My students considered this one of the most disturbing things we read during the whole semester, that the person who assassinated the saintly Gandhi  was a thoughtful intellectual who made sense (even if we disagree with him). Some termsHindutva --  Hindu nationalist ideology.  Linked to the BJP party of Prime Minister Modi. Mahatma (term of respect for Gandhi)Moghul Empire (Muslim conquerors of India)Satyagraha:  Gandhi's philosophy of active, non-violent resistanceHindi and Hindustani   A “real” language and a bastard language created to mollify MuslimsMohammed Ali Jinnah.  The first president of Pakistan.  Warning:  Don't expect to like this podcast.&nbs

Shashi Tharoor's equation with Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a strained one. He also isn't known for hurling personal barbs at his opponents, which BJP expects out of turncoats.  

"Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras?" – Rahul Gandhi questions Prime Minister ModiRahul Gandhi to visit Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow!Rajasthan bakery renames 'Mysore Pak'!CBI files chargesheet against eight people including former Governor Satya Pal Malik!New rules for availing gold jewellery loans… How will it impact the public?A disaster for the common people – Minister Thangam Thennarasu opposes!Withdraw the new rules! – Edappadi Palaniswami demandsPune: Hindu and Muslim couples get married on the same stage!Actress Tamannaah appointed brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap!Chief Minister travels to Delhi for NITI Aayog meeting!Centre returns Keezhadi report: “BJP turning mythology into history” – Su. Venkatesan criticizesWhat is the status of TASMAC scam cases? – Madras High Court questionsRed alert issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu!"I've never seen such countless castes anywhere else like in Tamil Nadu" – Governor R.N. RaviWill PMK announce its alliance plans at the state conference?“Velmurugan is better than Seeman!” – NTK's policy propaganda secretary SivasankaranCoimbatore: Dindigul Srinivasan's granddaughter dies in an accidentTrump administration bans foreign students from joining Harvard under the exchange program"Death… Death…" – What did Trump tell the South African President?Trump's verbal clash with South African President; accused of racial genocide!"Weapons in space" – Trump's ‘Golden Dome' plan faces fierce opposition from China and Russia!

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Justice Yashwant Varma case. She shares how allegations against him regarding the half burnt wads of cash found at his residence have been found to be true and everything that has happened since.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sandip G about Virat Kohli announcing his retirement from test cricket. The conversation explores the highlights of his career, his captaincy years, and the legacy he leaves behind. (10:43)Lastly, we speak about BJP's 11 day long Tiranga Yatra that started yesterday. (24:07)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

A new challenge has arisen for the BJP—its leaders are divided on the need for a caste survey and its implications for OBC empowerment and reservations.

The Union cabinet has announced that the next population Census will also include questions on caste. This is a sharp departure from the ruling BJP's long-standing opposition to a caste census. How do we understand this U-turn? How would this caste census differ from the last one, conducted in 1931? Given the massive scale and logistics involved, what are the challenges involved, and how do we ensure the integrity of the exercise and the data collection process? Guest: Satish Deshpande, well-known sociologist Host: G Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•⁠ ⁠போர் பதற்றம்; 54 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பிறகு மீண்டும் பாதுகாப்பு ஒத்திகை?•⁠ ⁠டெல்லியில் போர் ஒத்திகை தொடர்பான ஆலோசனைக் கூட்டம் தொடங்கியது! •⁠ ⁠பிரதமர் மோடியுடன் அஜித் தோவல் ஆலோசனை•⁠ ⁠எல்லையில் 8 இடங்களில் பாகிஸ்தான் துப்பாக்கிச்சூடு?•⁠ ⁠பதற்றத்தைத் தணிக்க இந்தியா - பாகிஸ்தானுக்கு ஐ.நா அறிவுறுத்தல்?•⁠ ⁠இந்தியா தாக்கினால் முழு பலத்துடன் பதிலடி - பாகிஸ்தான்.•⁠ ⁠இந்தியாவுடன் பதற்றத்தைத் தணிக்க உதவ வேண்டும் - ரஷ்யாவிடம் பாகிஸ்தான் துணைப் பிரதமர் கோரிக்கை?•⁠ ⁠பயங்கரவாத எதிர்ப்புல் இந்தியாவுக்கு முழு ஆதரவு கொடுக்கும் ரஷ்யா?•⁠ ⁠புதிய சிபிஐ இயக்குநர் நியமனம்: பிரதமர் மோடி - ராகுல் காந்தி ஆலோசனை?•⁠ ⁠சபரிமலை தரிசனத்திற்கு வரும் ஜனாதிபதி திரெளபதி முர்மு; 2 நாள்கள் ஆன்லைன் முன்பதிவு ரத்து? •⁠ ⁠'செங்கோட்டையை மட்டும் ஏன் கேக்குறீங்க, கூடவே...' - சொந்தம் கொண்டாடிய பெண்; காட்டமான உச்ச நீதிமன்றம்!•⁠ ⁠நீதிபதி யஷ்வந்த் வர்மா விவகாரம்: தலைமை நீதிபயிடம் அறிக்கை?•⁠ ⁠கரூர் மாவட்டம் நெரூர் மடத்தில் பக்தர்கள் எச்சில் இலையில் உருளும் சடங்கிற்குத் தடை தொடர்கிறது - உச்சநீதிமன்றத்தால் தடை.•⁠ ⁠ஆதினம்: சிசிடிவி காட்சியை வைத்து மட்டுமே குற்றத்தை நிரூபிக்க முடியாது - தமிழிசை அடுக்கடுக்கான கேள்வி•⁠ ⁠"மத்திய அமைச்சர் ஜே.பி நட்டா பயணத்தில் எவ்வித குறைபாடும் ஏற்படவில்லை" - தமிழகக் காவல்துறை•⁠ ⁠BJP பெண் நிர்வாகி கொலை காரணம் என்ன?•⁠ ⁠தொடர் உண்ணாவிரதப் போராட்டம் இருக்கப்போவதாக அறிவித்த அண்ணாமலை? •⁠ ⁠'மாபெரும் வீரன்; தெலங்கானா முதல்வர் ரேவந்த் ரெட்டிக்குத் தலைவணங்குகிறேன்' - நயினார் நாகேந்திரன்•⁠ ⁠விஜயை நெருங்கிய தொண்டரை நோக்கி துப்பாக்கி நீட்டிய பாதுகாவலர்?•⁠ ⁠வணிகர் கோரிக்கை பிரகடன மாநாட்டில் முக்கிய அறிவிப்பை வெளியிட்ட முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின்!•⁠ ⁠சென்னையில் அமலாக்கத் துறை சோதனை?•⁠ ⁠சித்திரை முழுநிலவு வன்னிய இளைஞர் மாநாட்டுக்கான இலட்சினை வெளியீடு!•⁠ ⁠காஸா முழுவதையும் கைப்பற்ற இஸ்ரேல் அமைச்சரவை ஒப்புதல்?

Data is apolitical and always useful, right? Then why is the caste census so controversial? Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley join Amit Varma in episode 417 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss its history, context and implications. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon and the Takshashila Institution. 2. Anticipating the Unintended — Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu Sanjaylal Jaitley's newsletter. 3. Missing In Action: Why You Should Care About Public Policy — Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley. 4. Puliyabaazi — Pranay Kotasthane's podcast (with Saurabh Chandra & Khyati Pathak). 5. The Long Road From Neeyat to Neeti — Episode 313 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S Jaitley). 6. Pranay Kotasthane Talks Public Policy — Episode 233 of The Seen and the Unseen. 7. Raghu Sanjaylal Jaitley's Father's Scooter — Episode 214 of The Seen and the Unseen. 8. All episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Pranay Kotasthane: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 9. Some Slopes Are Slippery For Real -- RSJ and Pranay's last debate (Sep 2024) on the caste census. 10. जातीय जनगणना होनी चाहिए या नहीं? -- The Puliyabaazi episode (May 2023) on the caste census. 11. Other posts of Pranay and RSJ's newsletter that touch on this subject: 1, 2, 3. 12. Look Beyond Quotas for Equality -- Pranay Kotasthane and Nitin Pai. 13. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 14. Early Indians — Tony Joseph. 15. Tony Joseph's episode on The Seen and the Unseen. 16. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 17. Alice Evans Studies the Great Gender Divergence — Episode 297 of The Seen and the Unseen. 18. The Forces That Shaped Hinduism -- Episode 405 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manu Pillai). 19. How the BJP wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine — Prashant Jha. 20. The BJP's Magic Formula — Episode 45 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Prashant Jha). 21. Badri Narayan on Wikipedia and Amazon. 22. Terms of Trade: Mandal wins, por ahora -- Roshan Kishore. 23. Caste questions for Rahul Gandhi -- Pratap Bhanu Mehta. 24. The mirage of social justice -- Pratap Bhanu Mehta. 25. Affirmative Action Around the World: An Empirical Study -- Thomas Sowell. 26. The Grammar of Anarchy -- Babasaheb Ambedkar. 27. Policy Paradox -- Deborah Stone. 28. Why Does the Indian State Both Fail and Succeed? — Devesh Kapur. 29. The Life and Times of Vir Sanghvi — Episode 236 of The Seen and the Unseen. 30. The BJP Before Modi — Episode 202 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 31. The Forgotten Greatness of PV Narasimha Rao — Episode 283 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 32. An Area of Darkness -- VS Naipaul. 33. India: A Million Mutinies Now -- VS Naipaul. 34. Upstream -- Zheng Xu. 35. The Sea Hawk -- Manohar Malgonkar. 36. Ideas of India -- Shruti Rajagopalan's podcast. 37. The Great Power Show -- Manoj Kewalramani's podcast. 38. May December -- Todd Haynes. 40. Hard Truths -- Mike Leigh. 41. Secrets and Lies -- Mike Leigh. 42. A Real Pain -- Jesse Eisenberg. 43. Orbital -- Samnatha Harvey. 44. How Music Works -- David Byrne. 45. Visual Arts in the 20th Century -- Edward Lucie-Smith. Applications are open for the Takshashila Institution's Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy, where Pranay will be one of your teachers! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Count' by Simahina.

First. The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak discusses the BJP-led central government's step to include caste data in India's national census and what does it mean for the Congress and the INDIA bloc.Second, we talk to the Indian Express' Kanchan Vasdev who talks about the tensions between Punjab and Haryana over a directive to release an additional water to Haryana. (15:42)Lastly, we discuss Air India's move to suspend flights to Israel prompted by rising instability in the region. (27:24)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

जम्मू-कश्मीर के पुंछ में 5 IED और वायरलेस सेट हुए बरामद, भारत ने चिनाब नदी पर बने 2 डैम का पानी रोका, जेपी नड्डा की अध्यक्षता में BJP मुख्यालय में राष्ट्रीय महासचिवों की बैठक जारी, पंजाब विधानसभा में भाखड़ा नहर विवाद पर स्पेशल सेशन जारी, अमृतसर में ब्रिटेन के गिरोह से जुड़े 3 आतंकी गिरफ्तार और कर्नाटक में आज से 17 मई तक कराई जाएगी जाति जनगणना. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए दोपहर 1 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

A deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir shattered a narrative Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has spent years constructing - that Kashmir was safe, open for business, and back to “normal”. In response, Indian officials have launched a sweeping crackdown and spurred nationalist rhetoric. Much of the media is echoing the government line. Too busy demanding revenge to ask the most basic of questions: How did this happen? Contributors: Anuradha Bhasin – Managing editor, Kashmir Times Sreenivasan Jain - Journalist and author Swasti Rao - Associate professor, Jindal Global University; consulting editor, The Print Nirupama Subramanian - Journalist On our radar In Pakistan, the media narrative on what happened in Kashmir has been dominated by powerful military and intelligence figures. But on social media, users are pushing back with satire and scepticism. Ryan Kohls reports. The White House and the memefication of cruelty Donald Trump has completed the chaotic first 100 days of his second term, marked by aggressive policies, talk of annexing neighbouring countries, and declarations of war against the mainstream media, universities and law firms. His administration's online presence, filled with brash language and often cruel memes, reflects and amplifies his confrontational political style. Meenakshi Ravi reports. Featuring:  Meredith Clark – UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Jon Roozenbeek – Professor of psychology and security, King's College London Jude Russo – Managing editor, The American Conservative

पहलगाम हमले को लेकर प्रधानमंत्री आवास पर हुई हाई लेवल मीटिंग, सेना को पाक के खिलाफ कार्रवाई के लिए मिली पूरी छूट, पूर्व रॉ चीफ आलोक जोशी होंगे नए राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सलाहकार बोर्ड के चेयरमैन, प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने किया रूस का आगामी दौरा रद्द, पटना में BJP और संघ की अहम बैठक, आईपीएस देवेन भारती होंगे मुंबई पुलिस के नए कमिश्नर, मनीष सिसोदिया और सत्येंद्र जैन के खिलाफ भ्रष्टाचार का मामला दर्ज, आईपीएल के एआई रोबोट डॉग का नाम 'चंपक' रखने पर बीसीसीआई पर मामला दर्ज और बांग्लादेश अदालत से देशद्रोह के मामले में इस्कॉन के चिन्मय कृष्ण दास को मिली ज़मानत. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 4 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

In India today, so many political debates are focused on welfare and welfarism. It seems that state after state is competing to offer the most electorally attractive benefits to its voters. The central government, for its part, has pioneered a new model of social welfare built around digital ID and direct cash transfers to needy households.Making India Work: The Development of Welfare in a Multi-Level Democracy is a new book by the scholar Louise Tillin. It examines the development of India's welfare state over the last century from the early decades of the twentieth century to the present. In so doing, it recovers a history previously relegated to the margins of scholarship on the political economy of development.Louise is a Professor of Politics in the King's India Institute at King's College London. She is one of the world's leading experts on Indian federalism, subnational comparative politics, and social policy. She is the author or editor of several previous books, including Remapping India: New States and their Political Origins.Louise joins Milan on the show this week to discuss India's “precocious” welfare regime, the late colonial debates over social insurance in India, and the pros and cons of the Nehruvian development model. Plus, the two discuss inter-state variation in modes of social protection and the current debate over welfare in India circa 2025.Episode notes:1. “Understanding the Delhi Education Experiment (with Yamini Aiyar),” Grand Tamasha, January 22, 2025.2. Louise Tillin, “This is the moment for a new federal compact,” Indian Express, June 16, 2024.3. Rohan Venkataramakrishnan, “Interview: How has Indian federalism evolved under the BJP?” Scroll.in, April 13, 2024.4. Louise Tillin and Sandhya Venkateswaran, “Democracy and Health in India| Is Health an Electoral Priority?” (New Delhi: Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, 2023)

From the Late Arun Jaitley's ‘tyranny of the unelected' jibe to Nishikant Dubey holding CJI Khanna responsible for ‘civil wars'- how and why the Supreme Court has been in the BJP's crosshairs, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/nishikant-dubey-jp-nadda-attack-cji-sanjiv-khanna/2597624/

The BJP is accustomed to justifying its actions by harking back to the rule of Indira Gandhi when then-Andhra Pradesh Governor Thakur Ram Lal dismissed the Telugu Desam government in 1984.  

Last week's brutal in Murshidabad violence is part of a years-long escalation in the state, driven by competition between the TMC and BJP to capitalise on religious identity. With neighbouring Bangladesh seeing an Islamist resurgence, and India witnessing a growth in communal friction, the stage is being set for a crisis #securitycode ----more---- Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/west-bengals-waqf-violence-will-have-no-winner-dont-stoke-flames-that-can-consume-you/2591674/

In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Priscilla Coleman, a renowned professor of human development and family studies, we delve deeper into her extensive research on the psychological effects of abortion on women. Dr. Coleman discusses the methodologies behind her studies, addresses common criticisms, and shares insights from her meta-analyses that have been pivotal in shaping the discourse around abortion and mental health.​ It also deals with the societal and policy implications of her findings, offering viewers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved. Whether you're a student, researcher, policymaker, or someone interested in the nuanced aspects of this topic, this interview provides valuable perspectives grounded in empirical research.   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Dr. Priscilla Coleman is a developmental psychologist and retired Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She is now the Science Director for The International Institute for Reproductive Loss (IIRL) (https://www.iirl.net/). The mission of IIRL is to provide, develop, and maintain evidence-based resources on the personal and relational impact of reproductive loss for lay and professional audiences. Dr. Coleman has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, with most on the psychology of abortion (decision-making and mental health outcomes). She has shared her research and analysis of peer-reviewed studies in numerous countries (Australia, Canada, Chili, Ecuador, England, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and Scotland) to wide-ranging audiences, most notably in Parliament Houses as medical and government personnel evaluated current and future laws regulating abortion.   Timeline of Events 2008: APA Task Force Report on Abortion. 2008-2010, recruitment for Turnaway Study. 2011. Coleman publishes article in British Journal of Psychiatry. June 2, 2020: A book by one of the principal investigators, Diana Greene Foster, is published, The Turnaway Study: Ten years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion. June 17, 2022: Coleman publishes Critique of the “Turnaway Study.” In Frontiers in Psychology. June 24, 2022, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. September 2022: calls for retraction of BJP article October 5, 2022, Frontiers publishes “Expression of Concern” regarding the article. October 13, 2022. Coleman retains legal representation. December 22, 2022. Coleman receives notice that Frontiers plan to retract the article. December 23, 2022. Dr. Coleman's attorneys sent a letter to the Frontiers in Psychology Editorial staff. December 26, 2022 Dr. Coleman's Frontiers article was retracted. December 29, 2022 Dr. Coleman's attorneys sent a letter of objection to the Frontiers in Psychology May 2023: Cambridge Press, publisher of the British Journal of Psychiatry, ruled in Coleman's favor and declined to retract.   Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!   Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute  Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed   Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse   Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/   Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/   Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Concern about inequality is fine but will our government re-distribute income? What exactly do we propose to solve unemployment?The Congress has a history of 140 years and the BJP just 45, but does today's youth care? Shashi Tharoor asks probing questions but Gandhi's Congress won't answer. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains why. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Mahira Khan

BJP still seems to view AIADMK as a potential Shiv Sena in the making—a party it could fracture at some stage and then acquire a large part of its vote base.  

How can BJP put President Rule in West Bengal | क्या कहता है SR Bommai Judgment | Sanjay Dixit

Over the last decade, election campaigns in India have undergone a dramatic shift. Political parties increasingly rely on political consulting firms, tech-savvy volunteers, pollsters, data-driven insights, and online battles to mobilize voters. But what exactly is driving these changes in the landscape of electioneering?The Backstage of Democracy: India's Election Campaigns and the People Who Manage Them is a new book by the scholar Amogh Dhar Sharma which tries to locate answers to this question. The book takes readers behind the scenes, where they are introduced to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell workers, campaign consultants, data strategists and backroom politicians.Amogh is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the  Department of International Development at the University of Oxford. His research explores the interface between politics and technology, political communication, and histories of science and technology.Amogh joins Milan on the show this week to discuss the professionalization of politics in India, how the middle class relates to politics, and the BJP's unexpected embrace of digital technology. Plus, the two discuss enigmatic backroom strategist Prashant Kishor and the rise of political consultants.Episode notes:1. Amogh Dhar Sharma, “The Cautious Rise of Political Consulting in India,” The Wire, September 6, 2024.2. Roshan Kishore, “Terms of Trade: How to look at the rise of electoral consultants in India,” Hindustan Times, February 21, 2025.3. Nilesh Christopher and Varsha Bansal, “How a Secret BJP War Room Mobilized Female Voters to Win the Indian Elections,” WIRED, July 30, 2024.

We discuss Modi's appearance on the inexplicably famous Lex Friedman's podcast.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 3rd of April and here are today's headlines.The Trump administration's new tariffs on global trade partners, including a 27% duty on imports from India, will affect sectors like diamonds, smartphones, solar PV modules, and apparel. While certain products like critical minerals, energy products, and pharmaceuticals may be exempt, most of India's top exports, including pharmaceuticals worth $8 billion, are not. Petroleum oils derived from bituminous minerals could benefit, but tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles remain unchanged. These measures could reshape trade relations with India, despite limited relief for some sectors.After nearly 12 hours of debate in the Lok Sabha, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill moved to the Rajya Sabha for further discussion. BJP MPs accused the Opposition of spreading misinformation, while TMC MP Mohammad Nadimul Islam criticized the Bill as cultural vandalism, accusing the Centre of seeking excessive control over Waqf. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill with 288 votes in favor and 232 votes against. The amendment now awaits a decision in the Rajya Sabha after being tabled by Kiren Rijiju.On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi criticized the government over the border row with China and tariffs imposed by the U.S. He claimed China had taken over 4,000 sq km of Indian territory, stating that the government's actions, including a cake-cutting ceremony with the Chinese ambassador, were inappropriate. Gandhi stressed that normalcy could not proceed without restoring status quo and recovering lost land. He emphasized that the martyrdom of 20 Indian soldiers should be honored, and their sacrifices should not be undermined by diplomatic gestures.The Supreme Court reprimanded Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy over his comments regarding bypolls in the state Assembly. The two-judge bench questioned whether they erred in letting him off last August when he made allegedly contemptuous remarks. The bench was hearing cases about the delay in disqualifying BRS MLAs who had joined the Congress. This development highlights ongoing tensions over political defections and the role of the judiciary in overseeing the actions of state lawmakers and their impact on public affairs.After the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to dismiss over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff hired illegally by West Bengal schools, Opposition parties criticized the ruling TMC. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disagreement, suggesting political influence from the CPI(M) and BJP. She questioned the judicial process, pointing out the contrasting decisions from different Chief Justices. The dismissal followed the 2016 illegal recruitment by the School Service Commission, requiring the affected staff to return salaries with interest, marking a significant blow to the state's education sector.That's all for today. This was the CatchUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS HQ in Nagpur on Sunday, signalling a truce between the BJP and its ideological parent. In Episode 1632 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sheds light on the evolution of the BJP-RSS relationship, the significance of Modi's visit given the current political climate, and implications for Indian politics. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 25th of March and here are the headlines.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025-26 ReplyIn her reply to the Finance Bill debate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that the 2025-26 Union Budget offers "unprecedented tax relief" to honor taxpayers and aims to boost domestic production and enhance export competitiveness. She emphasized the introduction of provisions and reforms via the Finance Bill, hoping for their discussion in the upcoming Monsoon session. Sitharaman also noted that the new Income Tax Bill will be taken up for detailed discussion during Parliament's next Monsoon session.Mumbai Police Summon Comedian Kunal Kamra Over Eknath Shinde RemarksAmid controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Mumbai police have summoned Kamra for questioning. The remarks, calling Shinde a ‘traitor' during a stand-up show, sparked public debate. Kamra, who lives in Puducherry, has been asked to appear before the Khar police by 11 am Tuesday. In response, Shinde acknowledged the importance of freedom of expression but stressed that satire should have its limits. Shiv Sena workers also vandalized the Mumbai studio where Kamra performed.Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils BJP's First Budget in 26 YearsOn Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the BJP's first budget for the national capital in 26 years. With a record allocation of ₹1 lakh crore for 2025-26, the budget reflects a 31.5% increase over the previous year. Gupta focused on key areas like infrastructure, roads, water, and electricity, aiming to transform Delhi into a "Viksit Delhi." Criticizing the AAP government's record, she promised modern expressways and congestion-free corridors, vowing to reshape Delhi's infrastructure.Second Body Found in SLBC Tunnel Collapse in TelanganaRescue teams on Tuesday recovered a second body from the site of the SLBC tunnel collapse in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district. The body was found 50 meters from the original collapse site, where eight workers were trapped on February 22. One body was recovered on March 9, identified as Gurpreet Singh from Punjab. The Telangana government had decided to continue search operations, leading to the discovery of the second body the following day, though the identity remains unknown.Journalist Accidentally Added to US Military Strike Chat on SignalIn a major security breach, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to a private Signal chat about secret US military plans targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The chat included senior Trump administration officials, such as Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussing classified operations. Although Signal is encrypted, it's not approved for sharing sensitive government information. Goldberg deleted the sensitive material, but the incident raised questions about security and accountability in government communications.That's all for the today. This was the CatchuUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.