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ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search' software for quick suspect identification. How it'll work

Beginning in June, the Delhi Police intends to expand its use of AI powered facial recognition across the city, integrating the technology with municipal bodies and Resident Welfare Associations in an effort to enhance crime prevention.However, this initiative has raised significant concerns among privacy advocates and digital rights organisations, who fear the potential for misuse and the disproportionate targeting of minority communities.In this episode, we first speak with Upasika Singhal of The Indian Express to understand the scope of the police plans and the details of the implementation.We are then joined by Apar Gupta, co founder of the Internet Freedom Foundation, to examine the broader implications of this move and why facial recognition poses unique risks.Hosted, produced and written by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Send us a textImagine this - you're chilling at home, scrolling through Instagram reels, and suddenly your phone rings. An unknown number. You pick up and hear someone claiming to be from the CBI or Delhi Police saying there's a case against you and if you don't cooperate right now, they'll send officers to arrest you. Your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty... and before you know it, you're transferring money to strangers or giving away your personal information.Sound familiar? Maybe it happened to you, or your friend, or your parents? Connect With Kapeel Guptaor Click on the link: http://bit.ly/4jlql8sWhat You May Learn0:00 Introduction2:01 Mission Statement2:18 Understanding Digital Arrest5:57 The Psychology Behind Digital Scams10:04 Real Life Stories14:!9 Verification Steps to Avoid Scams18:48 Protecting your Personal Information22:56 Government Initiatives and Personal Information28:12 Red Flags & Quick Response Guide31:!2 Conclusion31:37 Call to actionSupport the show

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 4th of February and here are the headlines.In his reply to the Motion of Thanks in the parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude for the opportunity to address the House for the 10th time. He highlighted that 25 crore people had overcome poverty due to NDA-led government schemes. PM Modi emphasised that the government's focus was on providing water connections to the people, with 75 per cent of households lacking tap water before the NDA's tenure.Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responded to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding the border issue with China. Rahul had quoted the Army Chief, suggesting Chinese forces were inside Indian territory, while Prime Minister Modi denied such claims. Rajnath clarified that Rahul had misquoted the Army Chief, reaffirming the government's stance on the border situation, and emphasising that the military continues to address the issue diplomatically.In another headline making news, the United States has started deporting Indian migrants as part of US President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy. A C-17 aircraft carrying 205 Indian nationals departed from San Antonio, Texas. A US embassy spokesperson in Delhi confirmed that the deportation, emphasised the administration's stance on tightening immigration laws and sends a message against illegal migration, which affects an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.In news from the national capital, Delhi Police filed a case against Chief Minister Atishi for violating prohibitory orders a day before the Delhi Assembly elections. Atishi, who is the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, was reportedly involved in a gathering with party volunteers in Govindpuri. Police claimed that despite the requests to disperse under the Model Code of Conduct, the crowd persisted. Two AAP workers were also charged for allegedly assaulting a police officer during the incident.In global news today, China announced retaliatory tariffs on United States imports after the US imposed a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing will levy 10-15 per cent tariffs on US products including crude oil, agricultural machinery, and liquefied natural gas. Coal and LNG imports will face a 15 per cent tariff, while items like pickup trucks and large-engine cars will incur a 10 per cent tariff. The measures will take effect on 10th of February, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Floar Swain.Today is the 20th of January and here are the headlines.Sealdah Court Sentences Sanjay Roy to Life for Doctor's MurderA Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August. Roy was convicted on Saturday, nearly six months after his arrest. The court imposed a Rs 50,000 fine and ordered the West Bengal government to pay Rs 1.7 million in compensation to the victim's family. While the judge considered a possible death sentence, junior doctors at RG Kar expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict.Supreme Court Rules on Custody of Bengaluru Techie's Son The Supreme Court ruled that the minor son of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash will remain in the custody of his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, who faces charges of abetting his suicide. The court denied a request from Subhash's mother, Anju Devi, to grant her custody, citing the child's lack of familiarity with her. Justice Nagarathna remarked that Anju Devi was "virtually a stranger" to the child, solidifying the court's decision in favor of Singhania.Complaint Filed Against Kejriwal Over Alleged Election MalpracticesA complaint has been filed against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly distributing chairs and sweeping machines in his constituency. Election officials in New Delhi will forward the complaint to Delhi Police for further action. With the Delhi Assembly elections less than two weeks away, political campaigns have intensified. Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the ongoing battle between AAP's city government and the BJP-led central government, claiming his party offers a better option for the people.Trump's Second Inauguration Amid Freezing TemperaturesCrowds are gathering in Washington, DC, as Donald Trump prepares for his second presidential inauguration. Due to freezing temperatures, the ceremony has been moved indoors. Trump will deliver a speech following the oath and attend three inaugural balls, with approximately 200,000 supporters expected. A day before the inauguration, Trump rallied at Capitol One Arena, discussing topics like Middle East Ceasefire, TikTok, and his Day 1 Actions. He also mentioned plans to visit Los Angeles later this week.Hyderabad Man Shot Dead During Food Delivery in Washington, DCKoyyada Ravi Teja, 26, was shot dead outside a building in Washington, DC, while delivering a food order for his part-time job. Teja, who had recently completed his master's in the U.S., was reportedly confronted by robbers as they tried to escape, and was shot point-blank. He suffered two bullet wounds and died on the spot. Teja had been looking forward to marriage and settling down, according to his family from Green Hills Colony, Hyderabad.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 14th of January and here are today's headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 150th anniversary celebration of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), praised the country's meteorological advancements for enhancing disaster management and limiting casualties. Modi emphasized how India's accurate weather forecasts have benefited both the region and the world, contributing to the nation's global image. He highlighted how these advancements have minimized economic losses, underscoring that scientific progress is a reflection of a country's overall development.BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who chairs the Communications and Information Technology Committee, announced plans to summon Meta over CEO Mark Zuckerberg's statement regarding the electoral defeat of incumbent governments post-Covid. Zuckerberg's comment about 2024 elections prompted Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to refute the claim. Vaishnaw emphasized India's progress under PM Modi, highlighting free vaccines, food distribution, and India's growth as the fastest-growing economy, contradicting the claim that Modi's third term victory was unlikely.The Telangana government's crackdown on BRS Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and other party leaders sparked controversy. The incident followed an altercation between Kaushik and Congress MLA Sanjay Kumar. Kaushik was arrested on charges of physical abuse and obstruction, later released on bail. Subsequently, senior BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Kumar, were placed under house arrest. Kaushik criticized Congress's stance on constitutional rights, alleging consistent violations in Telangana's politics.Delhi Police filed an FIR against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for using images of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Shah in social media posts. The complaint, filed by BJP office secretary Brijesh Rai, accuses AAP of misusing these images in their posts on X. Investigations are ongoing, with elections in Delhi approaching on February 5. The FIR was filed at the North Avenue police station, where AAP's posts are under scrutiny during the pre-election period.Los Angeles firefighters faced high winds overnight as they battled two massive wildfires that have caused extensive destruction, killing at least 24 people. The fires, which have scorched an area the size of Washington D.C., were exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 75 mph. Over 8,500 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blazes and prevent further spread, as authorities issued a red flag warning for dangerous conditions in the region.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 2nd of December and here are the headlines.The Congress accused the government of avoiding discussions in Parliament on issues like the Adani bribery allegations and Sambhal violence. Both Houses were adjourned amid opposition protests demanding debates. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh remarked, quote “There was hardly any sloganeering. But the Modi government simply did not want Parliament to function. The Opposition wants a discussion but the government is running away from it,” unquote. Before the adjournment, the Lok Sabha introduced the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was scheduled to brief on India-China relations.The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its concern over DMK leader Senthil Balaji being reinstated as minister in the M K Stalin-led government in Tamil Nadu shortly after it granted him bail in a money laundering case. The court was hearing a plea that sought to recall the September 26 order granting bail to Balaji on the ground that his reinstatement would put witnesses under pressure. The Supreme Court had granted him bail on the ground that there was no likelihood of the trial beginning anytime soon. Justice A S Oka questioned quote, “We grant bail and the next day you go and become Minister? Anybody will be bound to be under the impression that now with your position as a senior Cabinet Minister witnesses will be under pressure. What is this going on?” unquote.Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been formally invited to visit India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025. This will be Putin's first visit to India in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war that started in February 2022. Putin's India visit will come as part of a laid-down structure between the two countries for reciprocal annual visits by their leaders. The announcement about Putin's India visit comes days after the election of US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to visit India next year for the QUAD Summit.Noida authorities on Monday issued a traffic advisory stating Delhi Police and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police will put up barriers and increase security on all the borders adjoining Gautam Buddha Nagar to Delhi, in light of a farmers protest march. Thousands of farmers, under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other farmer groups, shifted their ongoing protest demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for farmers displaced by land acquisition, implementation of new legal benefits, and the adoption of recommendations by a state committee for farmer welfare.On the global front, the Syrian opposition-run rescue service known as the White Helmets confirmed at least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia. Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

First, Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath discusses how the Delhi High Court underlined that the Delhi policemen's actions in the 2020 Delhi riots amounted to a “hate crime” that was “motivated and driven by religious bigotry”.Next, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha examines the environmental concerns surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what Google's annual environmental report reveals (08:18).And in the end, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt tells us about three targeted cancer drugs being exempted from customs duty (14:25).Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today's the 29th of July and here are the headlines.The Delhi Police have arrested five more people in connection with the flooding of the basement of Rau's IAS Study Centre, including the driver of a vehicle who purportedly waded through the waterlogged road and contributed to breaking the gates of the coaching centre where three UPSC aspirants died. The owners of the basement are among the five arrested people, including the coaching centre's CEO, Abhishek Gupta, and coordinator, Deshpal Singh. All the five accused are expected to be produced in court on Monday.Days after three UPSC aspirants died when the basement of their coaching centre flooded in the National Capital, Rajya Sabha chairman allowed a short-term discussion on the matter after the question hour. While the chair did not agree to suspend the proceedings on the House for the discussion, members of the opposition applauded that the chair allowed for the discussion under another rule, adding that they hoped their request for similar discussions on NEET paper leak and Manipur violence will also be allowed.Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the Union Budget of 2024-25 on Monday, calling it a ‘chakravyuh' created by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress leader said the ‘chakravyuh' that has captured India has three forces — the idea of monopoly capital and concentration of financial power; institutions and agencies such as the CBI, ED and IT department; and the political executive. Gandhi's reference was to the Mahabharat, according to which Abhimanyu was killed in a ‘chakravyuh' — a multi-tiered maze and formation — in which he was trapped. He further said the chakravyuh looks like a lotus (the BJP symbol).Days after some students from Nirmala College in Kerala's Muvattupuzha held protests demanding that they be allotted a room at the college to offer namaz, a prominent body of Islamic scholars have asked the students to desist from making such demands that could “create hatred” Dakshina Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary Muhammed Thoufeeq Moulavi called the controversy “unfortunate”. Last Friday, a group of girls at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha held protests demanding a room to offer their prayers but the college management had turned them down saying they were “free” to offer namaz at a mosque some 200 metres away. Significantly, the college is run by the Catholic Church.A passenger train carrying about 800 parrengers collided with a Kamaz truck, killing at least two and injuring up to 100 people on Monday, Russian media outlets reported, according to Reuters. As per the report, eight carriages were derailed, some of the carriages lay twisted and battered beside the railway track, they said. The train had been travelling from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when it derailed in the southern Volgograd region near the Kotelnikovo station about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow, the emergencies ministry said.This was the Catchup on 3 Things on The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika NandaIt's the 5th of July and here are the top headlines of the week.The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested six satsang organizers yesterday in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people and injured several others on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a judicial probe into the incident, led by retired High Court judge Brijesh Kumar Srivastava and two other retired IAS officers, Hemant Rao and Bhavesh Kumar Singh.A week after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court, JMM leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with his Cabinet, took the oath of office for a second term on Thursday. His predecessor, Champai Soren, met the Governor on Wednesday to submit his resignation after the ruling coalition's 45 MLAs elected Hemant Soren as their leader. Hemant Soren had resigned as Chief Minister five months ago, prior to his arrest on money laundering charges, after which Champai Soren had assumed the role.On Wednesday, the Union Government defended the Hindi nomenclature of the three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday before the Madras High Court, asserting the constitutional legitimacy of the names against allegations of unconstitutionality. The three new laws — The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam passed in Parliament last December replaced the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Indian Evidence Act respectively.The Delhi Police stepped up security outside the house of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after receiving intelligence inputs about possible threats from right-wing groups. This action follows Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, where he took a swipe at the BJP, saying that those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in “violence and hate.” BJP leaders reacted sharply to the remark, alleging that Rahul Gandhi insulted Hindus.The Lebanese Hezbollah group reported launching over 200 rockets at several military bases in Israel on Thursday in retaliation for a strike that killed one of its senior commanders. The attack by the Iran-backed militant group is one of the largest in the ongoing conflict along the Lebanon-Israel border, with tensions escalating in recent weeks. The Israeli military said that "numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets" entered its territory from Lebanon, many of which were intercepted. There were no immediate reports of casualties.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.Preparing for Civil Services? The Indian Express content that keeps you ahead of the curve is now available also on IAS Saathi. This new AI-driven app provides you credible information and aims to keep a balance of study & health. Download today on Google PlayStore and Apple Appstore.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iassathi.IASsathi&hl=en 

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 28th of May and here are today's headlines.Delhi Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to Delhi Education Minister Atishi in connection with a defamation case filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The case relates to Atishi's accusations that the BJP attempted to poach Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Atishi has been ordered to appear in court on the 29th of June. Meanwhile, the court has denied the bail plea of Umar Khalid, who is accused in the ‘larger conspiracy' case related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Khalid, who was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), had earlier told the Delhi court that other accused facing graver allegations than him were out on bail as well as people allegedly involved in similar activities were not even made an accused by the Delhi Police.At least 15 people have been killed in multiple landslides across Aizawl today. This included 11 deaths in a stone quarry collapse, with Mizoram witnessing storms caused by Cyclone Remal. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma told The Indian Express that more bodies continue to be trapped in the debris. The state government sanctioned an amount of Rs 15 crore for relief work, and approved Rs 4 lakh as ex-gratia payment for the families of the deceased.A sessions court in Mumbai today sentenced two colleagues to life imprisonment for the murder of Kirti Vyas, a finance manager at BBlunt salon in Andheri, who was reported missing by her family six years ago. The Sessions Judge found Siddhesh Shantaram Tamhankar and a woman colleague guilty of murder, kidnapping for murder, wrongful restraint, and destruction of evidence, among other sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).The Punjab and Haryana High Court today acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 Ranjit Singh murder case. A division bench allowed the appeals filed by Ram Rahim Singh, Jasbir Singh, Sabdil Singh, Krishan Lal and Avtar Singh against the conviction order by a CBI court in connection with the murder of the Dera manager Ranjit Singh. The high court has yet to release the detailed order.India announced immediate relief assistance worth US$ 1 million to Papua New Guinea in the wake of the devastating landslide. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences and conveyed India's readiness to extend all possible support and assistance to the Pacific island country in its time of difficulty. More than 2,000 people were buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea last week as treacherous terrain and the difficulty of getting aid to the site raised the fear that few survivors will be found.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 27th of May and here are today's headlines.Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express. He expressed confidence in forming the government based on the results from the first five phases, with a projected tally of 300-310 seats. He said, quote, “We are somewhere between 300 and 310. This is without counting the sixth phase. We are in a comfortable position. This time, we went to the people with 10 years of track record and 25 years of a powerfully positive agenda.” Unquote.In the Pune Porsche crash that resulted in the deaths of two young engineers, the Pune police said that doctors of Sassoon General Hospital the blood sample of the minor driver in a dustbin and sent another person's blood to the forensic lab. Dr Ajay Taware, the head of the Sassoon Hospital's forensic medicine department, and Dr Shrihari Harnol have been arrested for allegedly changing the blood sample of the minor boy.The Pune Police Commissioner said the second blood sample of the minor was sent to another government-run hospital in Aundh as a preventive measure.The Gujarat government today suspended 7 officials for negligence and dereliction of duty in the Rajkor gaming zone fire incident. The seven officials included two police inspectors, two executive engineers, one assistant engineer, one town planner and a fire station officer. An official release from the state government said the officers were suspended following instructions from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who visited the Rajkot fire site on Sunday. It said the officers allowed “the gaming zone to open without due approvals and thereby showed utter carelessness and committing dereliction of duty”.The National Commission of Women today directed the Delhi Police to obtain call records of all relevant individuals in the Swati Maliwal assault case investigation, including those of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In a post on social media platform X, the NCW also mandated strict action against individuals issuing rape and death threats to Maliwal. Earlier, the Tiz Hazari court heard Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar's bail plea in relation to the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case.JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing sex abuse allegations spoke out a month after the case surfaced, saying that he will return to India and appear before the Special Investigation Team on 31st of May. In a video statement aired on a local channel, Prajwal said  he will cooperate with the investigation and will respond to it (charges). PTI news agency reported the statement where he said, quote, "I have faith in court and I am confident I will come out of false cases through court,” Unquote.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

What pushed Nifty to new all-time high above 22,800 today: 2 major factors, Pune Porsche crash: What teen's lawyer said about him being tried as adult, Prashant Kishor jabs critics over Lok Sabha poll prediction: ‘Keep plenty of water handy on June 4', After Prashant Kishor, US expert predicts landslide BJP victory in Lok Sabha polls Swati Maliwal row: Amid AAP huddle, Delhi Police not to question Arvind Kejriwal's parents today

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 17th of May and here are the top stories of the week.The voter turnout in the 96 constituencies across 9 states and a Union territory that went to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday reached 67.71% as of 10 am on Tuesday. The Election Commission had said the provisional turnout at 11.45 pm on Monday was 67.25%, however, the final turnout would be announced today. Significantly, the turnout in Srinagar, which was the one seat in Jammu and Kashmir that went to polls on Monday, recorded a turnout of 37.98%, which was the highest since 1996.Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of a hoarding in Ghatkopar that collapsed amid rains was arrested on Thursday by the crime branch from Rajasthan's Udaipur. The director of Ego Media Private Limited, which had the contract for the hoarding on a 10-year lease, was absconding since the incident took place. The death toll from the giant hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai touched 16, after the bodies of the two more victims were retrieved. The search and rescue operations at the site have been called off. The illegal 100-foot-tall hoarding collapsed Monday due to thunderstorms and gusty winds.Invalidating his arrest in a terror case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha. The reason the court gave:  Delhi Police failed to inform Purkayastha the grounds of his arrest before taking him into custody. The ruling emphasised that proper procedure and due process are the guardrails against arbitrary action, even in stringent terror cases. The apex court on Thursday said it had not carved out an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while granting him interim bail till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections and added that “critical analysis or even criticism of the judgment” was “welcome”.On Monday, Delhi police said that AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal called the police control room lleging that she had been assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar at Kejriwal's residence. While the police had said that Maliwal went to the Civil Lines police station, she had not filed an official complaint. While AAP MP Sanjay Singh said that strict action would be taken against Kumar, National Commission for Women (NCW) summoned him for a hearing in the matter.South Africa asked the top UN court on Thursday to order a halt to the Rafah offensive as part of its case in The Hague accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip, saying the Palestinian people faced "ongoing annihilation". The hearings at the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, come after South Africa last week asked for additional emergency measures to protect Rafah, a southern Gaza city where more than a million Palestinians have been sheltering.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 15th of May and here are today's headlines.Invalidating his arrest in a terror case, the Supreme Court today ordered the release of Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha. The reason the court gave: the Delhi Police failed to inform Purkayastha the grounds of his arrest before taking him into custody. The ruling is significant because it emphasises that proper procedure and due process are the guardrails against arbitrary action, even in stringent terror cases. Purkayastha was arrested on 3rd of October 2023 by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, who alleged that Newsclick received money for pro-China propaganda.One of the 14 people who were trapped after a lift collapsed at a copper mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka Thana district passed away today, hours after all of them were rescued. Besides workers, members of a Vigilance team from Kolkata and senior officials of the Khetri Copper Corporation were also trapped following the collapse on Tuesday night. The incident took place in Hindustan Copper Limited's Kolihan mine, located in the Khetri area. Ambulances have been rushed to the spot and doctors have been asked to be prepared for any emergency.While reacting to the warning issued by the United States a day after India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to operate the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar,  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today, asserted that the agreement will benefit the entire region. He said, “We have a long association with the Chabahar port but we could never sign a long-term agreement. The reason being there were various problems on the Iranian end, it's a JV (joint venture), partners changed, conditions changed. Finally, we were able to sort this out and get the long-term agreement done. A long-term agreement is necessary, because without it, you cannot really improve the port operations, which we believe will benefit the entire region.” Unquote.Coming down heavily on the Uttarakhand government, the Supreme Court today said it was “at pains to say that the state's approach in controlling forest fires has been lackadaisical,”. It added that though action plans were prepared and finalised, no steps have been taken for their implementation. Hearing a plea raising the issue of forest fires in Uttarakhand, the top court also directed the Chief Secretary to be present before it on 17th of May. Flagging a huge vacancy in the state's forest department, the Supreme Court said the issue needs to be addressed.As Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on, the Israeli Defence Forces claimed to eliminate Hussain Ibrahim Mekky, a senior field commander in Hezbollah, by an IAF aircraft strike overnight. The IDF made the announcement in an 'operational update' on its official X handle and claimed that Mekky was responsible for "various acts of terrorism" against Israel. Mekky previously served as the commander of Hezbollah's forces in the coastal region, said the IDF post.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 13th of May and here are today's headlines.The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election is underway today in 96 constituencies across nine states and a Union Territory (Jammu and Kashmir). Polling is being held in all the 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana, all 25 in Andhra Pradesh, 13 in Uttar Pradesh, five in Bihar, four in Jharkhand, eight in Madhya Pradesh, 11 in Maharashtra, four in Odisha, eight in West Bengal and one in J-K (Srinagar LS constituency). 175 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh are also going to polls. Additionally, 28 assembly seats of Odisha are also witnessing polls in this phase.The AIMIM lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India after a video emerged of BJP's Lok Sabha candidate for Hyderabad, K Madhavi Latha, at a polling booth, checking the identity documents of burqa-clad women and asking them to lift their veil. Latha also warned polling officials to allow voting only after properly checking ID cards. She later claimed that there were discrepancies in the voter list and that the names of several voters were missing. The Hyderabad Collector has stated that a case has been filed against Latha at the Malakpet Police Station.The Supreme Court today fixed 17th of May as the date to hear Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest on money laundering charges in a land scam-related case. The former Jharkhand chief minister referred to the SC order granting interim bail until June 1 to DElhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges in connection with the Delhi excise policy case so that he could campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.The Delhi Police today said AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal made two calls to the Police Control Room alleging assault at the Chief Minister's house in Civil Lines.DCP (North) Manoj Meena said, quote, “Swati Maliwal called the PCR at 9.34 am stating that she has been attacked at CM House. She came to the Civil Lines Police Station and left without giving a complaint. She said she would file a complaint later.” Maliwal could not be contacted despite repeated attempts. Two daily diary entries have been made regarding the PCR call.In a video that went viral today during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly polling in Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress MLA A Sivakumar was seen attacking a voter. The incident took place in the southern state's Guntur district as Sivakumar reportedly tried to cut ahead in line. The brawl broke out when a voter standing in line for polling at a booth in Tenali, Guntur objected to Sivakumar cutting the queue. A large crowd gathered as the MLA repeatedly slapped the voter, who is also seen attacking the YSRCP leader. The Andhra Pradesh unit of the BJP criticised the incident on social media.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 3rd of May and here are the top stories of the week.Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a rally in UP's Bareilly attacked Rahul Gandhi, saying he started his party's campaign with Bharat Jodo Yatra that will end with a ‘Congress Dhoondho Yatra,' suggesting that the party will get a severe drubbing in the Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new attack on Congress saying “it is a mureed (follower) of Pakistan.” In Shivamogga, Rahul Gandhi raked up the many allegations of sexual abuse against Prajwal Revanna and said, “PM Modi has asked for votes for a ‘mass rapist'.”Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday that Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is at the centre of a sexual abuse case, travelled to Germany on a diplomatic passport and no political clearance was either sought from or issued by the MEA with respect to his travel to the country. Meanwhile, the SIT probing the allegations of sexual abuse against Prajwal has issued a lookout circular after he failed to appear before it officials following a notice of appearance served on Tuesday.After around 100 schools across Delhi-NCR received hoax bomb threats by email on Wednesday, the Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued an advisory asking schools to ensure timely checking of emails received on their official email ID. It added that “if anything unwanted is noticed,” the deputy director of education in the district or zone and the Delhi Police are to be informed immediately.Global pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine, developed by researchers from the Oxford University, can cause a rare side effect of blood clotting and low platelet count after immunisation. In India, the same vaccine, called Covishield and manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute, has been administered through 175 crore doses. Reportedly, the company made this admission of a side effect, Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), in court as it faces a lawsuit alleging severe harm and deaths caused by the vaccine.Breaking days of silence as police crack down on campus protests over the war in Gaza, US President Joe Biden on Thursday said “destroying property and threatening people was not a peaceful protest” and asserted that it was “against the law.” In his first remarks on the ongoing student protests over the war in Gaza, Biden said the protests have put to the test the right to speech and the rule of law, adding that both must be upheld. “American people must have the right to be heard, but rule of law must be upheld,” he said in an address at the White House.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 1st of May and here are today's headlines.Around 100 schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region received a bomb threat email in the early hours today. The schools received the threats on their official email IDs around 4 am. Speaking to reporters, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, said that the Delhi Police has found out the origin of the threat emails and that an investigation is underway. He added, quote, “I want to assure the people of Delhi that Delhi Police is fully prepared and we will try to prevent any untoward incident from happening.” Unquote.In other news, Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the case related to firing outside actor Salman Khan's Bandra home, has died by suicide in the lock-up of Mumbai Police's crime branch. According to police officials, Thapan attempted to die by suicide at around 11am. “The incident took place in the bathroom of the police lock-up on the first floor,” the official said. Thapan, 32, was arrested on April 26 from Punjab by a team of Mumbai police crime branch.India's gross Goods and Services tax collections rose to a record-high level of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April (for year-end sales in March), as per data released by the Finance Ministry today. Driven mainly by a rise in domestic transactions, the gross GST collections increased by 12.4 per cent in April. This is the highest level of GST collections recorded since the July 2017 of the indirect tax regime. The previous highest level registered under GST was Rs 1.87 lakh crore in April 2023, reflecting year-end sales of March 2023.Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara today said there is no question of protecting anyone including Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna over an alleged sex scandal involving him and that action has been initiated in accordance with law by forming a Special Investigation Team. He was reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Tuesday wanting to know why the Congress government in Karnataka did not take any action against Prajwal Revanna. In the latest development in the sexual abuse case against Revanna, his father and party MLA H D Revanna, the SIT has issued notices to them. They have been asked to appear before SIT for probe.In international news, dozens were reportedly arrested Tuesday after Columbia University called in police to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus. The demonstrators had occupied Hamilton Hall more than 12 hours earlier, spreading their reach from an encampment on the grounds. Before officers entered the campus, the New York Police Department received a notice from Columbia authorising officers to take action, a law enforcement official told AP news agency.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Delhi Police investigated the case of a dead man and then at the end, arrested the presumed dead man. A culprit cleverly hid behind a fake identity but Police unmasked the man and finally caught him after 20 years. Listen to this intriguing episode of Indian Murder Mystery and find out what happened in this case. Red FM Podcast Network's award winning show - Indian Murder Mystery Season 3 now streaming on all Podcast platforms. Narration Tushar Pokhriyal Script and Creative Direction  Dhruv Lau Audio Production Aayush MehraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be a Muslim woman from Bundelkhand living through its socio-economic and political realities? What are their aspirations and expectations from the upcoming elections? How do they imagine their futures as citizens of this country?These are some questions that Main Bhi Muslim and Khabar Lahariya follow in this episode, speaking to Muslim women voters across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh - mainly in Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, Panna, and Ayodhya to listen to their aspirations, their hopes, and bear witness to their fears and anxieties.These women across all age groups are homemakers, recent graduates, working women, community builders and social activists, who offer a deeper understanding of the on-ground realities of their society.These interviews and recordings are mostly conducted by Khabar Lahariya's Senior Reporter, Nazni Rizvi, with additional recordings by KL reporters Kumkum Yadav and Alima. In the episode, Nazni later shares her own views on interacting with these women some of whom chose to remain anonymous, whose voices are often less heard in the gamut of electoral politics but are ever important, especially now. She also shares instances of her own experiences as a journalist and a Muslim woman observing the change in norms and sentiments within the society she lives and works in. Recent reports on issues and topics raised by women in the podcast:* Unemployment: बेरोज़गारी की मार झेलता छतैनी गाँव पलायन करने को हुआ मजबूर | UP Elections 2022 (Khabar Lahariya, February 2022)* Anti-Muslim violence and fear within community: “हिन्दू राष्ट्र” बनता भारत, लक्ष्य एक “मुस्लिमों को….”, सुरक्षा-आज़ादी सिर्फ एक धर्म के नाम (Sandhya, Khabar Lahariya, August 2023)* Price hike of gas cylinders: वाराणसी: महंगे सिलिंडर ने लौटाए चूल्हे के दिन (Khabar Lahariya, November 2021)* Vegetables price hike: हाय रे… महंगाई ने कमर तोड़ डाली (Khabar Lahariya, July 2023)* House tax prices: चुनाव जीतने पर ख़त्म करूँगा हाउस टैक्स -प्रमोद सोनी उम्मीदवार | नगर निकाय चुनाव 2022 (Khabar Lahariya, November 2022)* Absence of state support for people with disabilities: चित्रकूट : दिव्यांग परिवार को नहीं मिली आवास, शौचालय व पेंशन जैसी सुविधाएं (Khabar Lahariya, October 2022)* Intertwined Hindu-Muslim religious sites at Jhansi: झांसी के दरगाह शरीफ में बना मंदिर-मज़ार है हिन्दू-मुस्लिम के प्रेम व एकता का प्रतीक (Sandhya, Khabar Lahariya, February 2024)* Uttar Pradesh removes loudspeakers from religious sites (The Hindu, April 2022)* Delhi Police suspend official caught on camera kicking Muslim men offering prayers (Independent, March 2024)Do subscribe to MBM to receive more episodes and rate/review it wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is in collaboration with Khabar Lahariya - India's only digital news network run by women from marginalised backgrounds reporting from the country's hinterlands. Subscribe to KL Hatke to receive on-ground reportage by women journalists in rural India. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mainbhimuslim.com

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Amit Shah recently issued a directive to the Delhi Police, urging them to undertake efforts in educating namazis, particularly during religious gatherings such as prayers. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, a controversial incident occurred where Shiva devotees were subjected to lathi charges by local authorities, sparking widespread debate and criticism.

his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 12th of February and here are the headlines.Stating that previous governments used to take a long time to conduct recruitments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the BJP government has provided almost 1.5 times more government jobs in its 10 years than the previous government during its decade-long rule. Addressing a Rozgar Mela via videoconferencing, PM Modi said that more than 1 lakh youths have been given appointment letters for government jobs. He added that the government has allocated Rs 11 lakh crore as capital expenditure in the Interim Budget 2024-25 to increase the pace of development.The Bihar Assembly session began today with Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar facing a trust vote. This followed two weeks after he jumped allegiance from the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) — a JD(U), RJD and Congress alliance — to the NDA bloc. Ahead of the vote, a no-confidence motion against Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary was taken up and passed by the Assembly, with 125 members voting in favour of the ouster.As more than 200 farmers' unions gear up for the ‘Dilli Chalo' march from Punjab, the Delhi Police imposed Section 144 across the national capital for a month, beginning today. An order issued by the Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora stated that there is “an absolute prohibition” on the organization, convening, or participation in any processions, demonstrations, rallies, or march on foot, whether for political, social, or any other purpose, within the geographical limits of Delhi/New Delhi.Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan resigned from the Indian National Congress today. Chavan will be joining the ruling Shinde-led Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in the state. Sources have alleged that Chavan is likely to get a ticket from the BJP for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Reacting to the developments, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Congress leaders are suffocated within the party and the BJP anticipates more INC leaders to be joining them in the coming days.The Ministry of External Affairs said today that three months after they were sentenced to death, seven out of the eight former Indian Navy personnel were released from Qatar's custody and brought back to India. While seven sailors returned to India early today, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, whose death sentence was commuted but still received the harshest punishment of a 25-year life term, hasn't returned yet. He, too, is expected to be back in India soon.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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  On October 3, 2023, the Delhi police arrested the founder and editor-in-chief of Newsclick Prabir Purkayastha, and the Human resources head, Amit Chakraborty -under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). The same day it raided the homes and offices of 46 people including reporters, columnists and commentators associated with the news portal and seized their laptops, phones and other devices for further examination.   In a letter to the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud at least 18 press bodies have expressed alarm over the impingement of press freedom and spoken about the need to urgently issue guidelines related to search and seizure of personal digital devices drawing attention to the matter pending in the Supreme Court. Suno India's Menaka Rao speaks with Prasanna S, who has filed the 2021 PIL for academics Ram Ramaswamy, Sujata Patel, Madhav Prasad, Mukul Kesavan, and Deepak Malghan seeking guidelines for the seizure of electronic documents.  Additional Resources: Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case - The Hindu FIR links NewsClick case to legal aid for Chinese companies - The Hindu NewsClick raids: Young staffers and part-time employees to freelancers – no one spared NewsClick Raids: Can journalists be compelled to share passwords and hand over electronic devices? | Explained - The Hindu In NewsClick FIR, ‘false narrative' on Govt, ‘paid news' fall in terror ambit | India News - The Indian Express NewsClick Case: Pressing Questions on Delhi Police's Powers To Search and Seize | OPINION Hackers Planted Files to Frame Indian Priest Who Died in Custody | WIREDSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

First, Indian Express' Jignasa Sinha discusses the Delhi Police's special cell invoking the stringent UAPA and arresting the founder and editor-in-chief of Newsclick, while also conducting searches at over 50 locations linked to the news portal.Next, Indian Express' Santosh Singh talks about the results of Bihar's caste survey and explores their implications for the state's politics (09:26).And in the end, we revisit an incident reported by Indian Express' Aditi Raja, where a group of Muslim men was publicly flogged in Gujarat's Kheda district (17:12).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaWritten and produced by Utsa Sarmin and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this episode, we talk about the Delhi Police raid on the office of the Indian news outlet Newsclick as well as numerous journalists' homes; and debates around delimitation and the women's reservation bill in India's parliament. In “Around Southasia in 5 minutes”, we talk about the presidential election results in the Maldives, the reimposition of an internet ban in strife-torn Manipur, the BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's Islamophobic language in the Indian parliament, concerns over the Online Safety Bill and antiterrorism legislation in Sri Lanka, price controls impacting farmers in Myanmar and a recent massacre of resistance fighters in the country, and brewing controversy around elections for the position of the World Health Organisation's South Asia regional director. For “Bookmarked”, we discuss the novel “The Laughter” by Sonora Jha. Episode Notes: BJP highlights NYT report linking NewsClick to China, targets Congress for defending news site: https://scroll.in/latest/1053926/bjp-highlights-nyt-report-linking-newsclick-to-china-targets-congress-for-defending-news-site A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/europe/neville-roy-singham-china-propaganda.html The Maldives' ruling party is fighting itself and the opposition in the race for president: https://www.himalmag.com/maldives-presidential-election-ibrahim-solih-mohamed-nasheed-abdulla-yameen-mdp-ppm/ G20 summit in Delhi, new allegations on the Easter Sunday bombings, the return of Nawaz Sharif and more: https://www.himalmag.com/g20-summit-delhi-2023-easter-sunday-attack-nipah-kerala-bangladesh-dengue-nawaz-sharif-jawan/ 2023 Half-Yearly Report: Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Events in India: https://hindutvawatch.org/hate-speech-events-india/ He live-streamed his attacks on Indian Muslims. YouTube gave him an award: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/26/india-monu-manesar-viligante-social-media/ The Bajaur bombing, India's ban on rice exports, violence in Haryana and Gurugram and more: https://www.himalmag.com/bajaur-bombing-india-ban-rice-exports-communal-violence-haryana-gurugram-nuh-2023-rahul-gandhi-defamation/ Proposed Online Safety Bill: Sparking concerns over freedom of expression: https://www.themorning.lk/articles/kJoknFck7KnJZNZA6iG0 Myanmar junta slaps struggling farmers with price controls: https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/myanmar-junta-slaps-struggling-farmers-with-price-controls.html The Laughter: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sonora-jha/the-laughter/ Southasiasphere is our roundup of news events and analysis of regional affairs, now out every two weeks.

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Recently, the Delhi Police arrested Aftab Poonawala for allegedly killing his live-in partner, Shradda Walker. As is often in the case of such murders, there was history of domestic violence. Shraddha allegedly told her friends that she was assaulted several times by her partner. We are replaying an older episode from our series Pinjra Tod Kar, reported by Padma Priya DVL. It follows the story of Sultana who suffered months of violence by her husband and was nearly killed by him. Like Shraddha, Sultana too, did not have the support of her family which made it difficult for her to seek help. The episode discusses the toughest challenges facing women and their right to dignity and life- violence against women and specifically domestic violence. This episode features Sultana who is a survivor of domestic violence, Vasudha Nagaraj, a women's rights lawyer and feminist poetry by Jameela Nishat, founder of Shaheen Women's Welfare and Resource Association.  This podcast is conceived and produced by Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad with the support of Suno-India and Bol-Hyderabad If you or any other woman are in abusive marriages or relationships and need support you can log on to www.ncw.nic.in. The NCW helpline whatsapp number is 7827170170. The other helpline numbers are available on http://www.ncw.nic.in/helplines References Watch - 'Rescue Me...': Murdered Delhi Woman's Friend Says She Sent SOSNational Commission for WomenHelplines | National Commission for WomenSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

On Cock & Bull today, we are joined by Punit, Sriraam & Shreyas. Today Cyrus is ranting about why he hates drums and how he thinks that percussion instruments should not be allowed during Visarjans. In the show: Shreyas joins in an MMS fashion. Punit tries not to get us canceled. Sriraam takes over as co-host as Shreyas has a terrible internet connection. And the panel discusses different types of comedy audiences. Topics discussed: Passenger carrying Rs. 54 lakh foreign currency inside false layer of bag and the sweet box gets nabbed at Delhi Airport. UK job firm takes dig at Rishi Sunak, who lost to Liz Truss. India's biggest car thief lands in Delhi Police net. And Tripadvisor - Slum Walking Tour in New Delhi accused of poverty porn. Tune in for this and much more!Check out Cyrus Says merch:ivm.today/3PLKo1mYou can follow Punit on Instagram at @punitpaniaYou can follow Sriraam on Instagram at @sriraampYou can follow Shreyas on Instagram at @shreyas_manoharStream the podcast on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Google PodcastsDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or emailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @cyrus_broacha (https://www.instagram.com/cyrus_broacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS:https://ivm.today/ios

First, Indian Express's Jignasa Sinha and Yashee Singh join host Utsa Sarmin to talk about why journalist and fact-checker Mohammed Zubair was arrested by Delhi Police.Second, Indian Express's Sourav Roy Barman joins us to explain why there is a gap in India's digital literacy as seen in the Performance Grading Index for Districts report.Third, Indian Express's Shiny Varghese talks about how a citizen initiative in Gurgaon turned a mining site into an urban forest.

In this episode, Apurva Vishwanath joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the origin and misuse of the law of sedition in light of the Supreme Court's latest directive on the colonial era law.Next, Bashaarat Masood tells us about the J&K Delimitation Commission's final notification.And finally, Sofi Ahsan talks about the UIDAI's response to Delhi Police's plea asking for access to Aadhar data to solve a murder case.

On Cock & Bull this fresh new week, we are joined by Navin Noronha, Niveditha Prakasam and our co-host Silverie (Antariksh) who is back from his trip to Himachal. Cyrus talks about KGF Chapter 2 crossing the 200 crore mark over a single weekend and the craze for South Indian stars in India. They also talk about Silverie coming back from Parvati Valley in Himachal after a week and Cyrus attending Cyrus Sahukar's wedding in Alibag where the groom rode in in a BMW instead of a horse. Moving on to the topics for the day, they discuss the story of a stranded sick dolphin on a beach in Texas that died due to beachgoers trying to ride it and take pics with it, the disturbing story of the molested monitor lizard in Maharashtra, and more. They also talk about the woman who calls herself a 'professional baby namer' charging upwards of $1500 per couple that enlists her services, services that can go upto $10,000 as well, how difficult is it really to think of a name for your baby, how gender reveal parties have been responsible for forest fires in the US, and lots more. They also talk about the rise in communal violence and rioting in the country, the latest being the Jahangirpuri riots this past Saturday that happened in Delhi. Tune in for this and much more.You can follow Niveditha Prakasam on Instagram at @niv.prakasamYou can follow Navin Noronhah on Instagram at @houseofnoronhaYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @cyrus_broacha(https://www.instagram.com/cyrus_broacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios