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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the growing concerns around autism research and treatment in the US and how this rhetoric might affect other countries, including India.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chadha about a new fact-finding report on the recent Goa temple stampede that killed six and injured over 100 which was "entirely preventable". (17:10)And in the end, we take a closer look at President Droupadi Murmu's decision to refer a set of constitutional questions about a recent ruling to the Supreme Court. (27:04)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan Air Force infrastructure and multiple fighter jets, official sources said Tuesday. The strikes targeted key bases like Sargodha and Bholari, which housed F-16s and JF-17s, in retaliation to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. Over 50 people, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf, were killed in Bholari. India also hit ammunition depots and several other airbases across Pakistan. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage. The strikes mark a significant strategic and psychological blow to Pakistan's military capabilities.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 15th of May and here are the headlines.President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.The Supreme Court declined immediate relief to Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over a plea challenging the FIR ordered against him for comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Chief Justice B R Gavai stressed that ministers must act responsibly, stating that public officials must uphold constitutional values, especially during sensitive times. The Court will hear the case on Friday. Shah's remarks allegedly demeaned Colonel Qureshi, a key figure during the India-Pakistan military standoff. The court emphasized that words from ministers carry weight and must be chosen with care.Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a court-monitored investigation against Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks he made about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court criticized the FIR filed by Indore police as unconvincing and directed stricter oversight. Shah had referred to Colonel Qureshi as a "sister of terrorists," linking her to the Pahalgam attack—remarks the court called “cancerous and dangerous.” The court had earlier directed police to register the FIR by Wednesday evening. Shah's statements have triggered major backlash and legal scrutiny over their inflammatory nature.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.US President Donald Trump said he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop building factories in India, criticizing Apple's shift away from China. Speaking during a visit to Qatar, Trump said Cook agreed to increase production in the US instead. He also called out India's high tariffs, though noted the country may lower them to ease trade. Apple had planned to import most US-bound iPhones from India by next year, but Trump's remarks may disrupt that move. Currently, Apple manufactures most iPhones in China and none in the United States.That's all for today. This was the Catchup 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 19th of March and here are the headlines. The Opposition raised concerns about the Gaganyaan astronauts being kept away from public view. Minister Jitendra Singh stated this was to prevent distractions during their acclimatisation and training. He added that excessive media exposure could be counterproductive. One astronaut, Group Captain Shukla, will also join international astronauts on a mission to the ISS.Prime Minister Modi welcomed back NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams after their nine-month space mission. He lauded their grit and courage, calling their return a testament to the human spirit. PM Modi expressed pride in their perseverance and the dedication of those who ensured their safe return to Earth.An FIR details how a man accused in the Nagpur violence allegedly misbehaved and inappropriately touched a woman police officer. The accused also reportedly made obscene gestures towards other women, including police personnel. The incident occurred on March 17 and continued until late that night. The FIR was filed by a Sub-Inspector on March 18.A woman and her lover were arrested in Meerut for allegedly murdering her husband. They dismembered his body and dumped parts in a cement-filled tank. Police said the couple killed the man on March 4 and used the cement to conceal the smell. The wife had purchased the tank, and the lover brought the cement.The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2023 will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu. The awards recognize outstanding journalism across print, digital, and broadcast media in 13 categories. Winning stories include investigations into medical colleges, athlete villages, and the fight for justice by wrestlers, showcasing courageous reporting.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 18th of February and here are the headlines.The Supreme Court granted podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia interim protection from arrest over alleged objectionable comments on his YouTube show, "India's Got Latent." Despite this, the court condemned his language, describing it as perverse and shameful. Justice Surya Kant criticized Allahbadia's choice of words, saying they would embarrass parents, brothers, sisters, and society at large. He expressed disgust, asking what other standard of obscenity would apply in this country. Allahbadia's lawyer was reprimanded for defending the program's language, while the court made strong remarks on the perverted content.Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, criticized the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the handling of the Maha Kumbh, calling it a "Mrityu Kumbh" (Death Kumbh). She claimed that bodies had been hidden to reduce the death toll and pointed out the lack of proper arrangements for the poor at the event. Banerjee emphasized the need for better planning, stating that while VIPs had tents worth Rs 1 lakh, the poor were left unassisted. She called for measures to prevent stampedes and ensure safety at such religious gatherings.The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha has faced criticism after a 20-year-old engineering student from Nepal died by suicide. The university terminated two security staff members and suspended two hostel officials and an administrative officer. The student had earlier complained about mistreatment from a batchmate, a 21-year-old from Lucknow, who has been arrested. The situation escalated with protests against the university's handling of the incident and allegations of racial behavior. Over 500 Nepali students were initially evicted but were reinstated after intervention from the Nepal embassy.President Droupadi Murmu has authorized the prosecution of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate. The sanction was requested by the Ministry of Home Affairs, citing adequate evidence. Jain, 60, will face prosecution under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which deals with the prosecution of public servants for crimes committed during official duties. The move follows a thorough investigation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding allegations of corruption and financial misconduct.Following extensive talks in Saudi Arabia, the United States and Russia have agreed on four principles to restore diplomatic relations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that both countries aim to reestablish functional missions in Washington and Moscow. A high-level team will be appointed to help negotiate a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. The discussions will also explore potential geopolitical and economic cooperation once the conflict ends. Rubio emphasized that ongoing engagement would continue to ensure progress on these issues, with both sides committed to a productive resolution.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 26th of November and here are the headlines.75 Years of the Indian ConstitutionOn Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar marked 75 years of the Indian Constitution's adoption. President Murmu quoted Dr Rajendra Prasad, highlighting that the Constitution's success depends on how it's implemented. Vice-President Dhankhar reminded Parliamentarians of Dr B R Ambedkar's warning to prioritize the nation over party interests. Murmu praised the Constituent Assembly's efforts, noting how its deliberations shaped India's unity. She acknowledged key figures like Dr Prasad, Ambedkar, and B N Rau, calling the Constitution the country's 'holiest text.'India's Concern Over Arrest in BangladeshIndia expressed deep concern over the arrest of Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu in Bangladesh on Tuesday. Prabhu, a prominent member of ISKCON and the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Jote group, was detained at Dhaka airport, facing charges of sedition after leading a rally in Chattogram. He's accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag. India urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities in the country, calling for Prabhu's immediate release.Maharashtra Government ResignationMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday, marking the end of the 14th Assembly's term. Shinde, along with deputy CMs Fadnavis and Pawar, met Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhawan. As caretaker CM, Shinde will oversee the formation of a new government. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won a clear mandate in the Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. Ajit Pawar was also elected leader of the NCP, setting the stage for key decisions in the coming days.Violent Protests in PakistanIn Pakistan, violent protests erupted on Tuesday after supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan clashed with security forces. Six people were killed, including four paramilitary personnel, and over 100 injured. The protests, calling for Khan's release, spiraled out of control, prompting the government to deploy the army in Islamabad. With 'shoot at sight' orders in place, the nationwide demonstrations, led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters, have challenged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, showing no signs of abating.World Chess Championship: Game 2In the World Chess Championship, Gukesh and Ding Liren faced off in Game 2 on Tuesday after Ding claimed victory in the first game. Gukesh, playing with black pieces, started strong in the first game but faltered in the middle, ultimately resigning after 42 moves. Ding now leads 1-0 in this best-of-14 series. In Game 2, Gukesh faces a 30-minute time disadvantage as Ding picks up the pace, leaving his chair for strategic consultations. The race to 7.5 points continues.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 Niharika NandaToday is the 11th of November and here are the headlines.Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna during the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the few judges who were elevated to the Supreme Court even before becoming the Chief Justice of any high court, Justice Khanna will super annuate in May 2025, after a tenure of a little over six months. He was part of several Constitution Bench rulings, including the one upholding the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and striking down the 2018 electoral bonds scheme, among others.Over 2 lakh new beneficiaries above the age of 70 received cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana within the first week of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolling out the expanded version of the flagship health insurance scheme to cover all elderly. According to data available till 7th of November with the National Health Authority, Kerala has registered the highest number of new beneficiaries under the extended version, with nearly 89,000 cards issued for the elderly. The data also shows that 32,000 additional beneficiaries above the age of 70 have re-registered to avail the cover of Rs 5 lakh provided in the extended version with no income limit.Over the last four years, the J-K administration has terminated 74 government employees under Article 311(2)(C) of the Constitution, which allows the government to act without seeking an explanation or holding an inquiry into their conduct. Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking an immediate review of the termination of government employees dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Mufti demanding that the government set up a committee to review the termination cases wrote, quote “The abrupt dismissal of government employees without due process, a pattern that started since 2019, has left many families devastated and, in some cases, destitute.” unquoteMeanwhile, Supreme Court instructed the Delhi Police Commissioner to establish a special cell to enforce the firecracker ban. The top court also said the police have not taken the ban in the national capital seriously and stated that “What the Delhi government did is a mere eyewash.” It added quote, "The right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. We are of the view that no religion promotes any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with health of the people," unquote. The top court further asked the Delhi government to decide before 25th of November on a "perpetual" firecracker ban after consulting stakeholders.On the global front, The US President-elect Donald Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and conveyed his intention not to escalate the Ukraine war, as President Joe Biden plans to lobby with Trump not isolate Ukraine in the war. A Reuters report said that Trump spoke with Putin in recent days. Earlier during the presidential campaign, Trump had criticised the scale at which the US military and financial aid was being provided to Kyiv. When asked about the Trump and Putin's call, Ukraine's foreign ministry stated that they weren't aware of any advance call being made between them and declined to object or endorse it.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Ritu Sharma talks to us about the situation in Gujarat. The state has been facing unusually heavy rainfall and that has caused flooding in many districts and cities. She talks about the rescue operations, fatalities and more.Next, Indian Express' Venkata Krishna B speaks to us about Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, being appointed as the new chair of the International Cricket Council, ICC. He shares what makes his appointment at this point crucial and what challenges lie ahead of him.(9:14)And in the end, we talk about President Droupadi Murmu talking about the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case. (20:05)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 28th of August and here are the headlines.In her first reaction to the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata, President Droupadi Murmu today said that she was “dismayed and horrified” over the incident and asked the country to wake up to the “perversion” of crimes against women. The President told news agency PTI, “Those who share such views then go further and see the female as an object… We owe it to our daughters to remove the hurdles from their path of winning the freedom from fear." The President added that no civilised society can allow daughters and sisters to be subjected to such atrocities. “The nation is bound to be outraged, and so am I,” she wrote.From the Army leading rescue operations in Vadodara, nine more people dying, taking the toll in rain-related incidents to 16 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialling CM Bhupendra Patel to assure all help— heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Gujarat. Over 8,500 people have been relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas as rain continued to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day today. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert' for several districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. The Enforcement Directorate today said a penalty of Rs 908 crore has been slapped in a case related to the violation of foreign exchange rules against DMK MP S Jagathratchakan and his family members. The federal agency issued a statement which said that properties worth Rs 89.19 crore, seized in September 2020, have been confiscated following an adjudication order issued on August 26 under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Jagathratchakan, 76, represents the Arakkonam Lok Sabha seat. The agency said a FEMA probe was initiated against the MP, a businessman from Tamil Nadu, his family members and related Indian entity.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved setting up of 12 industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore. The project spans across 10 states and is strategically planned along six major corridors. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project will create an investment potential of about Rs 1.52 lakh crore.The Kremlin announced on Wednesday that India's position on a peaceful resolution for the Ukraine conflict aligns with Russia's worldview. According to a Reuters report, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that while Russia supports India's advocacy for a peaceful settlement, it is "more than obvious" that there is no basis for negotiations at the moment. Peskov also dismissed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's proposed plan to end the conflict, asserting that Russia would continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank BhargavaIt's the 30th of July and here are today's headlines.After massive landslides struck the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad district this morning, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 93 bodies had been recovered so far and 128 people were injured. The Kerala government declared a two-day state of mourning following the disaster. Rescue efforts are underway, with the army deploying 200 soldiers from the Defence Security Corps and a medical team to assist with the operations.Earlier in the day Manu Bhaker made history by winning her 2nd medal at the Olympic Games, as she clinched a bronze medal in the 10m mixed team pistol event, partnering with Sarabjot Singh. Manu had earlier won the 10m individual bronze as well. For Sarabjot, this is his first medal, after agonizingly missing out in the final in the individual event.After 22 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed early on Tuesday in Jharkhand, killing two people and injuring a few others, leaders from INDIA bloc criticized Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Central Government over such accidents that have claimed several lives in the last few months. The incident occurred at 3.45 am in Patobera village, around 40 km from the Saraikela-Kharsawan district headquarters, when one of the coaches collided with another.The Odisha government on Tuesday suspended IPS officer Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao on the grounds of “grave misconduct” after allegations emerged that he had forcibly entered the home of a married woman inspector and misbehaved with her. The alleged incident took place on the night of the 27th of July. Official sources told the Indian Express that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who returned from New Delhi on Monday evening, was apprised about the incident and he directed action in the matter.President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the Conference of Governors on the 2nd and 3rd of August at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is the first Conference of Governors to be presided over by President Murmu. Besides governors from all states who have been invited for the conference, it will be attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar; Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers of Home Affairs, among several others. 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 June and here are today's headlines.Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses today, President Droupadi Murmu said, quote “Opposing policies and disrupting proceedings of Parliament are two different things. When Parliament is run smoothly, there's healthy debate, then people have faith in the administration.” unquote. She also spoke about the ‘paper leak' cases, saying that a high-level probe has been initiated into the allegations.Meanwhile, Congress MP K C Venugopal, General Secretary in charge of the Organisation, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, saying that his reference to the Emergency in his acceptance speech yesterday was “deeply shocking” and “unprecedented”. Released by the Congress, the letter said, quote “Making of such a political reference from the Chair is unprecedented in the annals of the history of Parliament.” unquote.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two persons in connection with the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam today, days after registering a criminal case. On Sunday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) sent show-cause notices threatening debarment to 17 candidates in Patna, based on the report sent to the Centre by the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit. Those arrested have been identified as Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar.The Ministry of Labour and Employment yesterday sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu labour department on the issue of married women not being allowed to work at the Foxconn India Apple iPhone Plant. Foxconn has informed the government that 25 per cent of its new hires are married women and its safety protocol, which requires all employees to avoid wearing metal irrespective of gender or religion, is not discriminatory, sources said.As many as 24 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in three separate airstrikes on Gaza city on Tuesday, and one among those killed included a sister of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of militant Islamist group Hamas, Gaza health officials and medics told Reuters. Israeli tanks ventured further deep into western areas of Rafah, firing up homes and two schools, killing 14 and another strike on a house in Shati camp left 10 others dead.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 5th of June and here are today's headlines.The National Democratic Alliance is likely to stake a claim to form government for the third consecutive time today, after the meeting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Earlier today, Modi tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu along with his Council of Ministers. He is likely to take oath for a third consecutive term on the 8th of June. This is the first time since Jawaharlal Nehru that a prime minister will be returning to power for a third consecutive term. With the BJP failing to go past the majority mark on their own, their allies Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar are in Delhi today for a meeting.As the INDIA bloc leaders prepare to meet at Congress President Malllikarjun Kharge's residence today, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that there had been no discussion within the bloc on reaching out to the TDP or JD(U) to shore up the numbers of the alliance for government formation. Congress leader KC Venugopal said that the INDIA bloc's tally in the Lok Sabha Elections was “excellent” and that the alliance leaders would discuss their strategy at the meeting.While taking responsibility for the setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party Maharashtra in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections, Devendra Fadnavis today offered to step down as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and work for the party. Fadnavisa said the Lok Sabha election results were way below the party's expectations.This is the second time that Fadnavis has expressed his wish to remain outside the government and lead the BJP unit.A city court has rejected Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, even as it extended his judicial custody till 19th of June. Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts dismissed Kejriwal's plea seeking interim bail for seven days on medical grounds. The blow comes just a day after the Kejriwal's party AAP failed to make a mark in the Lok Sabha elections, with the BJP dominating the national capital for the third time in a row, winning all seven Lok Sabha seats.Wishes poured in from across the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for a third term in a row as they won 293 Lok Sabha seats. The American daily The Washington Post called India's Lok Sabha election results 2024 as determined by Indian voters to be an "unexpected repudiation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership." British daily The Guardian said "it was clear that the landslide for the BJP predicted in polls had not materialised and instead there had been a pushback against the strongman prime minister and his Hindu nationalist politics in swathes of the country."This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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The Indian Ministry of Culture and Kanha Shanti Vanam, hosted the Global Spirituality Mahotsav featuring spiritual leaders from all faiths and beliefs.The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Mr. Jagdeep Dhankhar, graced the summit with Dr. Nader presenting a keynote address. The summit being brought by the Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India) and Heartfulness is themed "Inner Peace to World Peace". This is the first of Dr. Nader's addresses. Dr Tony Nader | Instagram instagram.com/drtonynader Dr Tony Nader | Twitter twitter.com/drtonynader Dr Tony Nader | YouTube youtube.com/DrTonyNader

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The Bharatiya Janata Party government has been pitching for One Nation One Election for years. The High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election submitted a report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 14, 2024. The 21-volume, 18,626-page report has suggestions from representatives of various political parties, economists, officials from the election commissions, businessmen, and other experts.  The report unanimously supports one election for Centre, state and local bodies such as panchayats and municipalities. We are republishing an older episode hosted by Suno India's Rakesh Kamal where he interviewed Chakshu Roy to understand the complexities and challenges of holding simultaneous elections. Chakshu Roy heads the outreach team and leads the legislator and citizen engagement initiatives at PRS legislative research. He has been involved in setting up the state laws project, training civil society and journalist groups about tracking Parliament. For additional reading: PRS Summary of the Report  ANALYSIS OF SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS : THE “WHAT”, “WHY” AND “HOW” Standing Committee Report on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections.pdf (Dec 2015) Law commission report (1999) on electoral reforms.pdf https://onoe.gov.in/HLC-Report The Suno India Show | Can ‘one nation, one election' work for IndiaSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Niharika NandaIt's the 15th of March and here are the top stories of the week.On Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs notified the rules for the implementation of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and a day later the Centre announced a new portal for people who want to apply for citizenship through the act. According to its rules, a Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, who entered India before December 31, 2014, can now seek Indian citizenship without producing a valid passport from these countries or a valid visa from India.After PM Modi praised Manohar Lal Khattar at the inauguration of the prestigious Dwarka Expressway project on Tuesday, he was removed as the Chief Minister of Haryana by the BJP and replaced by the party's Kurukshetra MP and its state unit chief, Nayab Singh Saini. Following this development, Manohar Lal Khattar resigned from the Karnal assembly seat in the House on Wednesday, vacating it for the new CM Nayab Saini.President Droupadi Murmu approved Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Bill, as announced by the government in the Himalayan state on Wednesday. The Bill, which seeks to govern and regulate the laws related to marriage and divorce, successions, live-in relationships, was passed by the Assembly in February following a two-day discussion. The state government has formed a Rules Making and Implementation Committee headed by retired IAS officer and UCC draft committee member Shatrughan Singh, which will define in detail how the sections will be implemented.On Thursday, the panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on simultaneous elections recommended that the government implement a "one-time transitory measure." This measure would require the Union government to identify an "appointed date" immediately after a Lok Sabha election. Subsequently, all state assemblies that go to poll after this date would have their terms expire with Parliament. Among the 47 political parties that expressed their opinions on simultaneous elections, 32 supported the idea, while 15 opposed it. The high-level committee led by PM Modi on Thursday selected retired IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as the new Election Commissioners. However, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Opposition member in the panel, registered dissent, questioning the process. He stated that the shortlisted officer names were not provided to him in advance, despite his request for a short list containing details of all candidates under consideration.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 Niharika NandaIt's the 13th of March and here are the top stories of the day.Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday resigned from the Karnal assembly seat in the House, vacating it for the new CM Nayab Saini.During the assembly, he said, quote “Although I'm the MLA from Karnal while Nayab Saini has yet not contested the assembly elections… he also has to contest polls.” “So, I announce in this House today that I resign from Karnal Vidhan Sabha seat…Now, Nayab Saini shall take care of Karnal constituency…” unquote. As for himself, talking about responsibilities, Khattar said, he will fullfil whatever responsibility is handed to him to the best of his abilities.  President Droupadi Murmu has approved Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Bill, the government in the Himalayan state said on Wednesday. In February the Bill, which seeks to “govern and regulate the laws related to marriage and divorce, successions, live-in relationships and matters related thereto”, was passed by the Assembly following a two-day discussion. After the Bill was passed, the state government formed a Rules Making and Implementation Committee headed by retired IAS officer and UCC draft committee member Shatrughan Singh. While the Bill only defines the provisions and sections of the UCC, rules made by the committee will define in detail how the sections will be implemented.Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar today claimed that Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Banwarilal Purohit and BJP MP Kirron Kher misbehaved with him. While addressing media persons along with Congress party in-charge and President H S Lucky, Kumar said, “I felt bad when Kher got the mic sanitised after my address”. He also referred to Purohit's comments that a supply of free water to the residents wasn't possible and that they should have thought before speaking and making promises.Reacting to the Chandigarh mayor's allegations, Kirron Kher told The Indian Express, that a completely innocent act is being politicised, and that her PSO santises the mic whenever she is not wearing a mask. The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday detained a man from Ballari who is alleged to have interacted with the main suspect involved in the blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on the night of March 1, around eight hours after the explosion, as the main suspect escaped from the Karnataka capital.Identified as Syed Shabbir, police sources said his association with the main suspect in the cafe blast case is yet to be ascertained and that he was detained based on technical analysis.Senior Congress leader Padmakar Valvi from Maharashtra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai today, marking a significant loss for the Congress in the state. Valvi, a three-time MLA from Nandurbar, was known for his popularity in the tribal-dominated district. He had previously served as the sports minister of the state and was a prominent figure in north Maharashtra. His shift comes amidst Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Maharashtra.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 5th of March and here are the top stories of the week.The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals working in Israel, especially in border areas, to relocate to safe areas within the country. The Embassy said they are in touch with the Israel authorities to ensure the safety of all its nationals. The Indian Embassy also shared a helpline number and e-mail address for clarification. It comes hours after one Indian national was killed and two others injured after an anti-tank missile allegedly fired from Lebanon struck Israel's Margaliot. All three victims are from Kerala.Hours after resigning as a judge of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Tuesday announced that he will be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.He sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu with copies to CJI DY Chandrachud and the Chief Justice of the Calcutta HC TS Sivagnanam. He has announced a couple of days earlier that he would be entering the field of politics.IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today that Google has agreed to restore delisted Indian apps on its Play Store and will work on a solution to the contentious payment issue. Google and startups had multiple rounds of discussion with the government on Monday, following which the tech giant agreed to restore the delisted apps.In a major relief for Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, the Supreme Court today quashed proceedings initiated against him in a 2018 money laundering case. The Karnataka Deputy CM and four others were investigated by the ED following a preliminary complaint filed in 2018 on the basis of a 2017 I-T department investigation into the income and assets of Shivakumar.Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after 10th of May. Muizzu's statement comes less than a week after an Indian civilian team reached the Maldives to take charge of one of the three aviation platforms in the island nation, well ahead of the deadline agreed by the two nations for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel.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 9th of February and and here are the top stories of this week.The Union Government of India tabled a white paper on the Indian economy in Parliament on Thursday. The 59-page ‘White Paper on the Indian Economy' said when the Modi government assumed office in 2014, the economy was in a “fragile state”. It stated strained public finances, corruption, double-digit inflation, ailing banking sector following excessive lending during the boom phase and policy uncertainty marred India's business climate and dented its image under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government during FY04-FY14.The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Uttarakhand, Bill 2024, which seeks to “govern and regulate the laws related to marriage and divorce, successions, live-in relationships, and matters related thereto” was passed in the Assembly on Wednesday following a two-day discussion. The Bill will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent after which it will become a law. Uttarakhand is now poised to become the first state to get a common law on marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion.A day after it recognised the faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Election Commission on Wednesday allotted the group led by NCP founder Sharad Pawar the name of “Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar” for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra. The NCP split in the party came to light on 2nd of July 2023, when Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar's nephew, joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra along with eight MLAsIn other news, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hit out at the Centre Thursday, saying that it “feels like the Union government has declared war on the opposition party-ruled governments.” The CM was speaking at a protest at Jantar Mantar called by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan against the Centre's alleged discrimination against states. The Kerala government has alleged that the fiscal policies of the BJP -led government are financially stifling the state, a day after the Karnataka government staged a 'Chalo Delhi' protest at the same venue.Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan that would quiet the guns in Gaza for four-and-a-half months leading to an end to the war, in response to a proposal sent last week by Qatari and Egyptian mediators and backed by the United States and Israel. According to the Hamas counterproposal, all Israeli women hostages, males under 19, the elderly and sick would be released during the first 45-day phase in exchange for the release of Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails.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 31st of January and here are the headlines.While addressing the Parliament Budget Session today, President Droupadi Murmu said that the “dignity of every citizen is paramount” and the government is emphasising on “human-centric development.” She added that the government is working on a “big vision — it has a roadmap for the next 25 years”. In an address before the commencement of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Opposition MPs that it was an “opportunity to repent and leave behind positive footprints”.In Mumbai, the country's financial capital, with the civic elections on hold for two years now, the quality of infrastructure in the neighbourhood could very well depend on which party the MLA is from. An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that under a February 2023 policy that allows MLAs to seek funds from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for civic works, each of the 21 ruling alliance MLAs sought, and got, funds till December 2023. In stark contrast, not one of the 15 Opposition MLAs (of the Uddhav Bal Thackeray Shiv Sena and Congress) got any money even though as many as 11 of them had asked for funds. The Indian Express spoke to each of the 15 Opposition MLAs to independently verify if they applied for funds, and if the Guardian Ministers approved it. Despite repeated attempts, BMC Commissioner IS Chahal was not available for comment.The back window of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's car broke today as thousands of people thronged Labha Bridge in West Bengal's Malda to watch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enter the state from Bihar. While Rahul was on a bus when the incident took place, Congress leaders cried foul, calling it a security lapse. A senior Congress leader said, quote, “All policemen are busy with Mamata Banerjee's rally scheduled in Malda today. Very few police officials have been deputed for this ceremony,” Unquote.As many as 134 roads, including four national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh and normal life was disrupted as tribal areas and other high reaches received the first major snowfall of the year today. The local MeT department has issued an orange warning of heavy snow and rains at isolated places for today and tomorrow.Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army recently stopped shepherds in Ladakh from grazing their cattle near the Line of Actual Control. The incident – which took place in Nyoma in eastern Ladakh, came to light after a purported video emerged on social media. Chushul councillor confirmed to The Indian Express that the incident took place on 2nd of January 2 and the “issue has been resolved since”.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain, extending warm wishes to our listeners on the occasion of India's 75th Republic Day today.It's the 26th of January and and here are the top stories of this week.Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Monday. The sculpted Ram Lalla idol, crafted by Arun Yogiraj, was unveiled during the ceremony. Over 8,000 invitees attended the event, including prominent celebrities such as actors, sportspersons, industrialists, etc. Ayodhya witnessed a massive influx of devotees, that resulted in a stampede-like situation, a day after the consecration of the temple.Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh's car was allegedly attacked and media persons accompanying the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra “manhandled” by miscreants in Assam's Sonitpur on Sunday. Meanwhile the Assam Police registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders on Tuesday after a scuffle broke out between people taking part in the Yatra and the local cops when the yatra tried to enter Guwahati city that day. This week, the yatra reached West Bengal.In a jolt to the INDIA bloc ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party will not stitch up an alliance with Congress in the state. Mann's declaration came as Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said the TMC is not in any discussion with the Congress, and that her party would contest by itself in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state.President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously to two-time Bihar chief minister and socialist icon Karpoori Thakur on Tuesday. Often remembered as the “voice of the oppressed and the downtrodden”, Thakur served as the chief minister of Bihar from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979. Also called ‘jannayak', he is widely considered as the pioneer of OBC and EBC reservations in the country.As President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day on Thursday, she said this year of the Republic is “truly a historic milestone in the journey of the nation in many ways”. Calling the time India is seeing currently as one of an "epochal transformation" with the golden opportunity to soar to new heights, President Droupadi Murmu said the nation is in the early years of Amrit Kaal. Speaking of Republic Day, French President Emmaunel Macron is the chief guest for this year's Republic Day event. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for dinner at Jaipur's Taj Rambagh Palace where they held discussions on bilateral and global issues of concern and interest.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 23rd of January and here are the headlines.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today asked the state police to register a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking the crowd' after the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was stopped by the police in Joarabat on its way to Guwahati. This triggered protests from Congress workers who broke barricades and raised slogans. Congress's Assam chief Bhupen Borah and party leader Jakir Hussain Sikdar were among those injured amid a scuffle between people taking part in the Yatra and the police as the yatra tried to enter Guwahati. The CM had earlier said the yatra would not be allowed inside Guwahati city as it would cause congestion. This had angered Congress leaders, who accused the BJP government in the state of abusing power to scupper the Congress yatra.A massive crowd thronged the entrance of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya this morning, keeping the security agencies and the temple management busy. Though the administration had expected a large gathering today following the consecration ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, the pilgrims started arriving at the gates around 3 am. By 6 am, the Ram Janmabhoomi Path leading to the temple was full of pilgrims trying to push their way inside.Leaders across party lines paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary today, celebrated as Parakram Diwas. President Droupadi Murmu paid her respects, highlighting Netaji's unwavering commitment to India's independence and his enduring impact on the nation's freedom struggle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion and said Netaji's “unwavering dedication to the nation's freedom continues to inspire”.At least six people were injured after a Myanmar military aircraft skid off the runway at Mizoram's Lengpui Airport. The Mizoram Director General of Police (DGP) Anil Shukla said. As many as 14 people were on board the plane along with the pilot. The injured were admitted to Lengpui Hospital.Canada Immigration Minister Marc Miller is all set to impose a two-year limit on international student admissions. Addressing a press conference at Ottawa earlier on Monday, the minister said this measure will provide both federal and provincial authorities with the opportunity to address a system he deems exploitative of high international student tuition, often resulting in subpar education.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 January and here are the headlines.President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with political leaders across the nation lauded the Army personnel on the occasion of 76th Army Day today. Army Day is celebrated in India on January 15th every year to commemorate the day when General K. M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949. The event marks the transition of the Indian Army from British control to being led by an Indian officer.The Madhya Pradesh government has declared 22nd of January as a ‘dry day' to observe the ‘Pran Pratistha' ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav posted on his official X account and said all types of shops including liquor, Bhang outlets will remain closed. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Assam have already made such a declaration.Amid the ongoing diplomatic row with the Maldives, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently said that "it can't be guaranteed that every country will support or agree with India every time". He said, quote, "But, seriously, as a solution, what we have been trying to do in the last 10 years, with a lot of success, is to build a very strong connect, so that, though the politics may go up and down, the people of the country, the society, generally have good feelings towards India and understand the importance of having good relations with India," Unquote.A children's court in Panaji extended the police remand of Suchana Seth, accused of killing her four-year-old son, by five days. The Goa Police had sought eight days custody of the accused, submitting to the court that she was "only talking in bits and parts" and "not disclosing certain things" in the investigation.In the wake of an unprecedented fog situation in Delhi, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took to social media platform X today to address concerns. He assure passengers that measures are being taken to mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions on air travel and acknowledged the challenges faced by Delhi due to the dense fog, with visibility fluctuating. Expressing understanding for the inconvenience caused to travellers, Scindia requested cooperation during this challenging period.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, wishing all our listeners a very happy new year!It's the 1st of January and here are the headlines.Tsunami waves hit several parts of Japan's coastal areas and urgent evacuation warnings have been issued after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit north-central Japan today. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a televised address, asked citizens to follow evacuation orders closely and warned that more powerful quakes and tsunami waves might follow the initial ones. As per local media reports several coastal roads have been closed and bullet trains in the region have been suspended.With the new year chiming in, several leaders from the Centre, states, and the Opposition conveyed their greetings on social media platforms early this morning. President Droupadi Murmu wished her countrymen and laid emphasis on committing the coming year to sustainable growth and development. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar met out his wishes with a renewed enthusiasm to build a better Bharat. Prime Minister Modi, also wished everyone a happy new year.Indian Space Research Organisation began the New Year "in style" with its popular launch vehicle PSLV-C58 putting its first polarimetry mission XPoSat in a precise circular orbit this morning. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said, quote, "2024 is going to be the year of Gaganyaan. The TV-D1 mission happened last year and this year we are expecting two more such test flights of the Test Vehicle followed by the unmanned mission of Gaganyaan programme." Unquote.Over 25,000 fair price shop dealers from Jharkhand today joined the nation-wide indefinite ‘Ration Bandh' call given by All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation. The strike might impact over 65 lakh beneficiaries covered under national and state food security schemes in Jharkhand, if it goes long. As per reports, the ‘Ration Bandh' call has been given in protest against the Central Government's failure to ensure a minimum monthly income guarantee for the dealers and some other issues.A 36-year-old lawyer was allegedly shot dead by a security manager in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi following a heated argument fueled by a purported casteist remark during a New Year's Eve party on Sunday. Assistant Commissioner of Police of Varanasi Vidush Saxena said, quote, "We have arrested security officer Hadendu Shekhar Tripathi in the case. The security officer claims he was intoxicated at the time and reacted impulsively to the victim's remark." Unquote.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 25th of December and here are the headlines.In his reply to a letter written by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said the Chairman's letter “unfortunately justifies the autocratic and arrogant attitude of the Government towards Parliament.” Replying to the points raised by Dhankhar, the senior Congress leader urged him to examine his concerns “objectively and with neutrality as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.” He said, quote, “The ruling party has indeed weaponised the suspension of members as a convenient tool to undermine democracy, sabotage Parliamentary practices and throttle the Constitution." UNquote.Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, who had sparked a controversy last week for mimicking Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, once again imitated Dhankar, saying mimicry is a right to expression and a fundamental right. While speaking during a programme in West Bengal's Sreerampur, he said, quote, “I will keep doing the mimicry. It is an art form. If needed, I will do it a thousand times. I have all the fundamental rights to express my views. You can put me in jail. I will not step back," Unquote.Leaders across the political spectrum paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary today. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar visited the ‘Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi early this morning and paid floral tributes to the BJP founder member.Iran today rejected a US claim that it had attacked a chemical tanker in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast on the 23rd of December as “baseless”. Responding to a question about the attack, a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry said that the “US accusation is baseless.” The reaction comes a day after the Pentagon said that a drone launched from Iran had struck the vessel in the Indian Ocean. The human resources head of NewsClick, Amit Chakraborty, has reportedly moved an application before the Patiala House Court stating that he wants to become an approver in the case filed under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the news portal. NewsClick has been accused of acting with the intention to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India and to cause ‘disaffection' against India.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Recently, President Droupadi Murmu suggested that an All-India Judicial Service (AIJS) will help diversify the judiciary. In the same way that the Union Public Service Commission conducts a central recruitment exam and assigns successful candidates to cadres, the recruitment of judges of the district judiciary is being proposed to be made central, following which they will be assigned to the States. This idea has been discussed in the past and has also been a part of the Union government's official policy for years. However, there has been no consensus on the proposal either from the High Courts or the State governments.  Should an AIJS be created? Here we discuss the question.  Guests:Alok Prasanna Kumar, co-founder and lead, Vidhi Karnataka; Bharat Chugh, a lawyer based in Delhi and a former civil judge Host: Aaratrika Bhaumik 

Former President Donald Trump says he is willing to testify in his defense in the classified documents case. Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to bar Mr. Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado.   President Joe Biden is still on track to attend the G20 summit despite concerns about COVID-19. India has even cleared out slums ahead of the conference. Meanwhile, the country's president, Droupadi Murmu, referred to herself as the "President of Bharat" in a G20 dinner invitation, sparking a domestic controversy over India's official name. NTD is on the ground with more in New Delhi, India.   New York City Mayor Eric Adams has spoken out on illegal immigration, saying “I don't see an ending to this. This issue will destroy New York City.”   ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Former President Donald Trump says he is willing to testify in his defense in the classified documents case. Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to bar Mr. Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado.President Joe Biden is still on track to attend the G20 summit despite concerns about COVID-19. India has even cleared out slums ahead of the conference. Meanwhile, the country's president, Droupadi Murmu, referred to herself as the "President of Bharat" in a G20 dinner invitation, sparking a domestic controversy over India's official name. NTD is on the ground with more in New Delhi, India.New York City Mayor Eric Adams has spoken out on illegal immigration, saying “I don't see an ending to this. This issue will destroy New York City.”

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolences to his Indian counterpart, Droupadi Murmu, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a deadly train accident on Friday evening.

While it would be better for the Modi government to invite President Droupadi Murmu at the inauguration function as a matter of moral practice, it is not a legal requirement.

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L'Afghanistan, ce « nouveau Moyen-Âge ». Voilà qui plante le décor et avec ces mots, en Italie, La Stampa livre probablement l'un des meilleurs résumés de la situation. « Il y a un an, les talibans ont pris Kaboul, restauré la terreur et détruit les droits civils. Les femmes n'étudient pas et disparaissent de la vie publique, la moitié de la population souffre de la faim ». Témoignage dans The Independent en Grande-Bretagne : « Nous avions peur que les choses se passent mal, mais pas à ce point ». Le sort des femmes inquiète tout particulièrement Sombre tableau dépeint aussi par La Repubblica. Deux jours après la répression à balles réelles d'une manifestation de femmes à Kaboul, le journal italien nous explique pourquoi « la question des droits fondamentaux et des libertés individuelles est l'un des sujets les plus brûlants et les plus douloureux pour la population, en particulier pour les femmes afghanes ». Pourquoi n'ont-elles plus accès à l'éducation depuis 300 jours ? Eh bien, parce que « les talibans et les groupes religieux extrémistes en général ont peur de la prise de conscience et de l'éveil des femmes », peut-on lire. Car « dans une société où les femmes sont plus conscientes et attentives, il est plus facile de résister au conditionnement de groupe et à la pression des extrémistes sur les membres de la famille. C'est pour cela que les talibans s'opposent à l'éducation des femmes ». Des leçons à tirer du dossier afghan Et certains journaux déplorent encore la manière dont cette crise afghane a été gérée. En Espagne, El Mundo souligne qu'un an après, « les Européens continuent d'en tirer des leçons ».  Après la surprise du départ américain, l'Union européenne désormais « cherche son autonomie stratégique dans un monde volatile et imprévisible », analyse le quotidien. Au Canada, The Globe and Mail estime qu'un an après, « les Afghans se sentent trahis, et craignent pour leurs vies ». Le quotidien déplore que les interprètes militaires aient été « battus alors qu'ils attendaient l'aide d'Ottawa ». Ceux qui demandent le statut de réfugiés sont « frustrés par les barrières de l'immigration, le manque de réponse », explique encore The Globe and Mail. Au point qu'un major-général à la retraite se demande : « Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas avec notre bureaucratie canadienne ? ». L'Allemagne, elle, a accueilli plus de 15 700 Afghans, ayant travaillé pour Berlin ou des membres de leurs familles, nous dit le Frankfurter Allgemeine, mais le gouvernement affirme vouloir « accueillir des milliers d'Afghans supplémentaires » et « reproche aux talibans » la lenteur du processus. Un éditorial du Frankfurter invite pour sa part à « aider l'Afghanistan » sur place. « Après le retrait des troupes occidentales et des donateurs, l'économie afghane s'est effondrée. L'aide humanitaire d'urgence et un minimum de projets de développement devraient [donc] offrir à nouveau une perspective ». Après un an de règne des talibans, « la souffrance de la population a atteint un tel niveau que le monde ne doit pas détourner le regard, mais doit agir », exhorte le Frankfurter Allgemeine. Les racines de l'attaque sur Salman Rushdie À la Une dans les kiosques également, la tentative d'assassinat sur Salman Rushdie, poignardé vendredi 12 août. L'auteur des Versets sataniques va mieux. « Il a toujours le sens de l'humour », titre The Times. Le journal anglais relaie ainsi les mots du fils de l'écrivain, « soulagé » évidemment. Mais la route du rétablissement sera longue, précise The Guardian, qui affiche en Une les mots de Margaret Atwood, l'écrivaine canadienne, connue notamment pour son roman La Servante écarlate (les plus jeunes connaissent au moins son adaptation en série). Cette affaire montre selon elle que « si nous ne défendons pas la liberté d'expression, nous vivons en tyrannie ». L'Orient-Le-Jour, de son côté, remet en perspective et nous plonge dans les racines de cette tentative d'assassinat avec un petit saut dans le temps. Il nous explique comment le Moyen-Orient « a changé de visage et de trajectoire en 1979 », avec la révolution iranienne et la naissance de la république islamique. L'Orient-Le-Jour nous explique ainsi comment l'islam chiite de l'ayatollah Khomeini a cherché à s'imposer face à l'islam sunnite. Cette « logique expansionniste » nous aide à comprendre notamment la naissance du Hezbollah en 1982, mais aussi pourquoi, en 1989, l'ayatollah Khomeini a levé une fatwa sur Salman Rushdie, « dans une volonté de s'imposer comme une référence spirituelle au-delà du monde chiite ». Salman Rushdie est donc « la victime d'une compétition qui doit déterminer qui est le plus rigoriste et le plus légitime à faire respecter la parole divine », analyse L'Orient-Le-Jour. Pour la première fois de l'histoire, affirme-t-il, l'islamisme était devenu « une question globale ». L'affaire Rushdie « a changé la donne » : « pour un écrit, pour un dessin, pour une pensée, n'importe qui et d'où qu'il vienne, peut devenir la cible d'un appel au meurtre commandité par un mouvement se revendiquant de l'islam radical. La mondialisation ne connaît aucune limite et l'islamisme ne fait pas exception ». 75 ans d'indépendance en Inde Autre sujet dans les kiosques : l'Inde célèbre le 75e anniversaire de son indépendance. La presse indienne en fait évidemment sa Une. The Pioneer par exemple, dans sa version papier, juste au-dessus d'une pub d'Airbus souhaitant un bon jour de l'indépendance aux indiens. Il affiche les mots de la présidente indienne Droupadi Murmu qui s'est exprimée pour l'occasion, comme le veut la tradition. « L'Inde a aidé le monde à découvrir le vrai potentiel de la démocratie », en retient notamment The Pioneer. The Hindu retient également son message lancé pour défendre la démocratie indienne, critiquée. Aux États-Unis, 75 ans après l'indépendance, le New York Times replonge dans les conséquences de « la partition sanglante » de l'Inde et du Pakistan. Et si les « fantômes » de cette partition « s'estompent », écrit le New York Times, la tournure des relations peut inquiéter. « Au fil des décennies, la ferveur nationaliste et la méfiance mutuelle ont largement remplacé les souvenirs des morts et des déplacements massifs qui ont marqué la séparation chaotique » des deux pays. Une page de l'Histoire qui n'est pas complètement tournée.

India Policy Watch #1: Futility Of Fighting Lies Insights on burning policy issues in India— RSJI have been following the case of Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of the fact-checking site Alt News with interest. He was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court a couple of weeks back. You can read more about the story here. I border on free speech absolutism, so my opinion on this case, as with many other similar cases in India, is simple. No one should be jailed for any speech unless they are violating Mill’s harm principle. In his essay On Liberty, Mill wrote:“That principle is, that the sole end for which mankind is warranted, individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant.”But free speech is not the only reason I have brought up the case of Mohammed Zubair here. The case illustrates a point I have made before in this newsletter: while countering lies with fact checks is a noble, worthwhile endeavour, it means nothing in an environment where people are intoxicated with half-truths and grand illusions about a ‘real’ past or an ‘imagined’ future.A few years back, I came across this wonderful essay ‘Monopolize the Pretty Lies’ by Bryan Caplan. While I understood it back then, reading it again now is insightful. Caplan writes:What then is the primary purpose of censorship?  It’s not to suppress the truth – which has little mass appeal anyway.  The primary purpose of censorship is to monopolize the pretty lies.  Only the powers-that-be can freely make absurdly self-aggrandizing claims. Human beings like to say – and think – whatever superficially sounds good.  Strict censorship allows rulers to exploit this deep mental flaw.  If no one else can make absurd lies, a trite slogan like, “Let’s unite to fight for a fantastic future!” carries great force.  Truthful critics would have to make crowd-displeasing objections like, “Maybe competition will bring us a brighter future than unity,” “Who exactly are we fighting?,” or “Precisely how fantastic of a future are we talking about?”  A rather flaccid bid for power!  Existing rulers tremble far more when rebels bellow, “Join us to fight for a fantastic future!”This is why I think this case won’t go anywhere. It will fizzle out here because fact-checkers don’t really matter. What will matter is if there is a counter-narrative based on dubious claims of an equally fantastic future. It explains why AAP is seen as a credible threat by the BJP.Caplan ends his essay with a rather pessimistic view of free speech:Doesn’t this imply that free speech is overrated?  Yes; I’ve said so before.  While I’d like to believe that free speech leads naturally to the triumph of truth, I see little sign of this.  Instead, politics looks to me like a Great Liars’ War.  Viable politicians defy literal truth in virtually every sentence.  They defy it with hyperbole.  They defy it with overconfidence.  They defy it with wishful thinking.  Dictators try to make One Big Political Lie mandatory.  Free speech lets a Thousand Political Lies Bloom.Yes, freedom of speech lets me make these dour observations without fear. I’m grateful for that.  Yet outside my Bubble, dour observations fall on deaf ears.  Psychologically normal humans crave pretty lies, so the Great Liars’ War never ends.I guess once you’ve gotten into the chakravyuha of the Mahabharata of lies, there’s no way of getting out. You will only find an avalanche of prettier lies from all sides engulfing you in future. India Policy Watch #2: Nature Of Representation Insights on burning policy issues in India— RSJDroupadi Murmu, the NDA presidential nominee, was elected as the 15th President of India a couple of weeks back. Murmu, a tribal leader from Mayurbhanj, Odisha, had earlier served as the governor of Jharkhand. That a woman from a historically marginalised section of the society now occupies the highest constitutional post is a moment to celebrate in the 75th year of Indian independence. It shows a kind of deepening of democracy. This is because we associate democracy with representation. It was no surprise therefore that a lot of opinion pieces reflected this sentiment while talking about her. Here’s Aditi Narayani Paswan writing for the Indian Express:“Droupadi Murmu is not just a source of inspiration for us; her life and struggle, determination and success in the face of great odds represent the hope and promise of New India.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian democracy has become more representative and inclusive. The BJP represents the New India of prosperity, equality and socio-economic mobility, reflecting the true embodiment of samajik samarasta (social harmony). A tribal woman succeeding a Dalit to the highest constitutional post of the nation is a remarkable testimony to the deepening roots of Indian democracy.”And here’s a piece in Outlook:“What is really significant for us to understand here is that Murmu’s victory is not merely the victory of a specific party to power. Rather its implications can be drawn deep down to the very philosophy of what India as an independent nation has been striving to practically achieve. Whether or not her victory can bring goals of that philosophy to fruition is a matter of time to tell. But at the moment, from the point of view of a modern, multicultural, multi-ethnic nation-state, Murmu’s victory is the victory of representation.”Origin StorySince we are all talking about the victory of representation, I thought it would be useful to go deeper into the idea itself. What does representation mean in a democracy? How useful is it? Does an increasing emphasis on identity in society mean a greater opportunity for democracies to be truly representative? Is there such a thing as too much representation? To understand this, we will go back to the modern conception of the state and, therefore, to Hobbes. There are good reasons to go back to ancient history and the Roman republic or the Roman empire while talking about representation. But the political theory of the time concerned itself with the question of who was fit to rule us from among the people who should be ruling us. It didn’t answer the question of how we find who was fit to rule us. The process didn’t matter much then. So, we start with Hobbes again. This is a familiar territory for this newsletter so forgive me for going over it again. For Hobbes, human life in the state of nature is ‘solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short’. We would be a ‘fractious multitude’ forever at war with each other for scarce resources because there would be no powerful force to keep us in order. The solution, Hobbes wrote, was for people to come together to form a pact, let’s call it the ‘commonwealth’, where they voluntarily give up some of their freedoms to a powerful entity called the ‘sovereign’ in exchange for protection against the violence that’s inevitable in the state of nature. So that’s how the State worked. There were the multitudes, a notion of the commonwealth, and then there was the sovereign. The sovereign was all-powerful but ruled because of the legitimacy of the commonwealth. If the sovereign itself became brutish, the multitudes might dismantle the commonwealth and look for another. Hobbes didn’t care much about how to search for the sovereign. It could be through a parliament, or it could be a monarch; it didn’t matter so long as it had absolute power to maintain order which was in turn voluntarily offered to them by the people. The enlightenment thinkers who followed Hobbes concerned themselves with two big ideas. One was individual liberty and how it should be protected and championed in the face of a powerful sovereign. The other was the separation of the ‘church’ from the State or how to ensure the sovereign doesn’t bow down to another power in the name of God. The revolutions and political reforms in the late 18th century Europe and North America were a result of the excesses of the sovereign and the propagation of these ideas within those societies. The primacy of individual liberty, the weakening of monarchy and the separation of the church led to the evolution of the modern, representative democracy where the people chose who would lead them. The people would be sovereign through the mode of representation. A system of checks and balances between the legislature, executive and judiciary would limit the concentration of power in any one person. This became the democratic model to emulate. The Problem Of RepresentationThe problem of representation wasn’t too difficult to solve in the early days of democracy. There was no universal suffrage, people lived in villages over generations, their representatives knew their issues well, and the people chose someone who presented the best option to address their concerns. There was very little information asymmetry. This model started fraying with increasing industrialisation and deepening of capitalism leading to greater social and geographic mobility. Cities with diverse populations, new professions, break down of the feudal structure in the countryside and universal suffrage followed. This meant it was difficult for any representative to know their people as well as before. Even the people couldn’t keep pace with all the information around them. Like Walter Lippman would write, there was a world outside, and there was a picture of it inside our heads. We make our decisions based on this picture which is a second-hand view of the world because we cannot see all of the world. Because of this, we search for an authentic messenger who can explain the real world to us. The elites use the media to present themselves as the authentic messengers and shape public opinion. It is this elite then who influence representation for the public. Once this model got established, we saw the elites dominate representation in democracies for most of the 20th century. This wheel turned in the last decade when the excesses of the financial system, the concentration of the benefits of globalisation, the proliferation of media and greater disparity in opportunities led to a populist backlash against the elites.The Three NarrativesThere are now three competing narratives on representation today. The first is the old Burkean point on the role of a representative of people. His speech to the electors of Bristol in 1774 is a classic on the role of a representative:“Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention. It is his duty to sacrifice his repose, his pleasures, his satisfactions, to theirs; and above all, ever, and in all cases, to prefer their interest to his own. But his unbiased opinion, his mature judgment, his enlightened conscience, he ought not to sacrifice to you, to any man, or to any set of men living. These he does not derive from your pleasure; no, nor from the law and the constitution. They are a trust from Providence, for the abuse of which he is deeply answerable. Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.”This is the model of an independent representative with a mind of his own. They work with autonomy using their judgment to do what they think is best for their people.The second narrative is about the representative being either an expert or who will rely on experts for finding the best answers to the concerns of the public. This narrative strengthens when a nation is in crisis because of a war, economic failure or an emergency (health or environment, for instance). These don’t last long, and an expert eventually falls out of favour unless they reinvent themselves. The last narrative is that of a representative who is like you and me, the proverbial US politician who you could have a chat with over a beer. This is the literal interpretation of representation where fealty to someone is drawn because of how closely they resemble us. In a world where every expertise can be questioned, where independent thinking is viewed with suspicion, and tribal loyalty is the highest virtue, this literal view of representation is the strongest. Of course, this isn’t to say that these narratives of representation cannot come together in the shape of a single person who could satisfy all of them. But that looks increasingly rare around the world these days. What’s easier is for a representative to fashion themselves in closer affiliation to a particular identity among the people and use that to come to power. Over-indexing on any one of these narratives and choosing representatives on that basis is bad for democracy. It weakens the state. It is something we must keep in mind while celebrating representation.  Matsyanyaaya: A New East Asian TransitionBig fish eating small fish = Foreign Policy in action— Pranay KotasthaneThis week’s news was dominated by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. If you weren’t sleeping under a rock, you would have already read many views, claims, blames, and counter-claims around this event. Here’s another one, but from an Indian realist perspective.The dominant narrative sees this visit as another episode of the ongoing US-China great power rivalry. In this narrative, Taiwan by itself, is secondary. All that matters is to place the blame either on China or the US for the escalations. One framing is that this visit was unnecessary, provocative, and irresponsible. The argument goes that the US has worsened the security situation of China’s neighbours by inviting the latter’s aggression. The opposite framing suggests that the blame rests solely on China’s expansionist tendencies over the last five years. China’s response of activating a military response ahead of the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party only shows what this event is really about.Both frames of the dominant narrative are missing a crucial element: the choices of the Taiwanese people. The great power rivalry framing often ignores that other nation-states also have the agency to make their sovereign choices, even if doing so sometimes involves playing one great power against another. Ukraine’s case is similar. Some people blame NATO’s expansion on Russia’s borders, while others point out that an invasion has no justification (I share this view). But we forget that most Ukrainians themselves want to move away from Russia and get closer to the West. Any final analysis needs to take this factor into account. My colleague Nitin Pai made a critical argument in early March: ““NATO/EU shouldn’t have expanded” is an insult to the agency of countries that have willingly exercised their choice to join. Accepting their sovereign decisions is also realism. Pretty silly to call yourself a ‘realist’ while pretending sovereign states don’t exist/lack agency.”So is the case with Taiwan. Some analysts are stuck in the old times, believing that Taiwan is China’s “internal issue”. They haven’t been paying enough attention to Taiwan’s domestic polity. The Taiwanese “nation”—the imagined community in Benedict Anderson’s conception— has been carefully constructed over the last few years. Democracy, freedom, and deep connections with the broader world are key foundations of Taiwanese nationalism. This kind of nationalism is antithetical to the mainland’s nationalism. The two consecutive electoral victories of the ruling party—Tsai Ing-wen’s DPP—is a sign that this Taiwanese identity has taken shape. The DPP defeated the grand old Guomindang, a party that has been soft on China. This is what Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu said in a BBC interview a couple of days ago:"We want to maintain the status quo, which is that Taiwan has no jurisdiction over mainland China and the People's Republic of China (CCP) has no jurisdiction over Taiwan. That is the reality… On the index of freedom Taiwan is ranked number one, on economic freedom Taiwan is also at the top. Taiwanese people enjoy democracy, freedom and the value of human rights, that put Taiwan in the democratic world…. We have the will and the capability. We need other countries to provide Taiwan with defensive articles, but defending Taiwan is our responsibility, we are not asking other countries to sacrifice their lives to protect Taiwan."Read the lines again. They are definitely not about a small internal issue or a minor historical, ideological tussle. What About Pelosi’s VisitHaving understood the categorical shift in Taiwan’s politics, we can better understand Ms Pelosi’s visit. The Taiwanese government knew what they were getting into. Taiwan orchestrated the visit precisely to clarify to the world that its differences with China are irreconcilable. Even the Guomindang came out in support of the visit. Having been under the threat of a mainland invasion for over 73 years, the Taiwanese know China’s intentions and actions better than most others.The visit, by itself, was just symbolic. It didn’t involve a leader from the Biden administration. Moreover, both Pelosi and the Biden administration made it clear that they are not reversing the “One China” principle. It was China that raised the stakes. China could’ve opted to let it pass by with a strong statement alone. But it chose to ratchet tensions, hoping that this tried-and-tested strategy would stare down Taiwan.But that was not to be. Taiwan and Pelosi called China’s bluff. And when that happened, China began conducting massive military drills, fired missiles and withdrew from important dialogue forums with the US. All this in response to just a symbolic visit by a legislators’ group! Just like the unsportsmanlike kid who walks away with his bat, ball and wickets after being adjudged out. (I know I’m breaking my injunction against anthropomorphising international relations.)How Should We in India Process This?Thus far, we have opted for our favourite position of taking a stance by not taking a stance. Foreign ministers of the US, Australia, and Japan jointly condemned China’s launch of missiles. The fourth Quad member was conspicuous by its absence.From an Indian perspective, Taiwan standing up to China’s expansionism is encouraging. India is familiar with China’s tantrums over visits by foreign diplomats. On every occasion a US Ambassador to India visits Arunachal Pradesh, the Chinese government gets riled up. Pelosi’s visit should be seen in the same context. China’s unreasonable demands and the disproportionate escalation when the demands aren’t heeded, deserve strong criticism short of any change in the “One China” formulation. At the same time, India should close the long-pending free-trade agreement with Taiwan. Its strategic value far outweighs the benefits of haggling over import duties.These words from Joseph Wu serve as a useful reminder to India and Indians:“Look at their[China’s] behaviour over Hong Kong, or claiming the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It is the typical expansionism of an authoritarian state.. Countries in this region need to watch out for what China is trying to do. Taiwan is not going to be the last piece in Chinese dream of expansionism.”Want to find out more about India and Taiwan? Start with this Puliyabaazi episode we recorded with Sana Hashmi, an Indian scholar of East Asian international relations (it’s in Hinglish). Earlier this year, Sana also anchored a comprehensive policy report analysing the India-Taiwan partnership for the Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation. The report has twenty chapters on various facets of the relationship. I have co-written a chapter on semiconductors, while my colleague Shambhavi has a chapter on bilateral cooperation to tackle future pandemics. Finally, my colleagues have analysed a few cross-strait scenarios from an Indian national interest perspective in an excellent Takshashila Intelligence Estimate. Course Advertisement: Admissions for the Sept 2022 cohort of Takshashila’s Graduate Certificate in Public Policy programme are now open! Visit this link to apply.HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters[Blog] If you are interested in the semiconductor angle in the Taiwan-PRC tensions, we have a post on it in our High-tech Geopolitics newsletter. 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We talked about: 1. India at the CWG games 2022. 2. Sports governance in India. 3. Droupadi Murmu, India's 15th president. 4. India and South Asia. Thanks so much for tuning in ✌️ Feat. @siddharthsigroha @profvyas. Timestamps:- 1. India at CWG games 2022 (2:50). 2. Sports governance in India (14:16). 3. Droupadi Murmu, India's 15th president (32:08). 4. India and South Asia (45:21).

25 lipca Droupadi Murmu została wybrana na prezydentkę Indii. To druga kobieta na tym stanowisku w historii i pierwsza osoba pochodząca z grupy plemiennej. W Indiach mówi się o przełomowym momencie dla kraju. Postać Murmu to symbol bezprecedensowego sukcesu, ale czy jej osobiste osiągnięcia przełożą się na poprawę sytuacji ponad 100 milionów podobnych jej osób, które od wieków zamieszkują Indie? O tym Jakub Bodziony rozmawia z Krzysztofem Renikiem, znawcą Indii z naszej redakcji.

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Yesterday, the NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu scripted history by becoming the country's first tribal President by defeating Opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha. In this episode, host Shashank Bhargava is first joined by Indian Express' Abhishek Angad to talk about her early life and the highlights of her career. Next, Indian Express' Liz Mathew explains why the BJP picked Murmu as their nominee, and how it will electorally benefit the party. And in the end, Indian Express' Manoj CG tells us about the lessons the Opposition, especially the Congress, needs to learn from these polls.

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President-elect Droupadi Murmu's journey mirrors the trajectory of the country's democracy and testifies to its uplifting possibilities

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Droupadi Murmu's hometown ready for celebration as India gets its 15th President today, Sonia Gandhi is set to appear before the ED today, Mohammed Zubair walked free from the Tihar Jail on Wednesday and other top news in this bulletin.

Aaj k episode me baat karenge hamare desh ki 15th President Droupadi Murmu ji k baare main.Elections main jeet ki badhaiyan aapko aur thodi history.Sunte rahiye Namastey India!

Global News Watch-Saudi Arabia: The significance of Biden's fist bump with crown prince-France's Macron decries rising hate, ignorance in Holocaust speech-Heatwave: More evacuations as Mediterranean wildfires spread-Presidential Polls 2022: Droupadi Murmu, Yashwant Sinha set for a face-off today-사우디 아라비아: 왕세자, 바이든과 회담-프랑스의 마크롱 홀로코스트 무시하는 발언하다-폭염: 상상초월 폭염에 불타는 유럽-인도, 최하층 부족민 출신 대통령 나오나Guest: Nicholas Moore, Reporter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top #news today:> Stormy monsoon session likely as Oppn set to protest> Droupadi Murmu has easy edge over Yashwant Sinha> Nepal, India should settle issues diplomatically, says ex-PM Prachanda> Violence erupts over student's death in Tamil Nadu, school buses torched> Shabaash Mithu box office day 2 collection: Taapsee Pannu's Mithali Raj biopic fails to cross ₹1 crore mark> Pant hits maiden ODI ton, joins Pandya to seal England series> 'Joke of the century': BJP ridicules KCR after CM says cloudbursts 'foreign conspiracy'Listen here:@HindustanTimes #News #DailyNews #DailyUpdates #CurrentAffairs #AudioNews #Podcasts #HTSmartCast

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‘सबका साथ सबका विकास', यही नारा है BJP का। दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दावा करने वाली BJP ने हमेशा ही खुद को अलग बताया है, ये कह कर कि हम सबको साथ लेकर चलते हैं। हालांकि ज़मीनी सच्चाई कुछ अलग दिखाती है। 6 जुलाई, 2022 यानी कि कल बुधवार को अल्पसंख्यक मंत्रालय यानी कि Ministry of Minority affairs मंत्री Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi ने इसितफा दिया क्योंकि उनका कार्यकाल ख़तम हो चुका था। Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi के इस्तीफे के बाद भारत के इतिहास में पहली बार ऐसा हुआ है कि दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दवा करने वाली BJP से एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद या विधायक नहीं है। तो जब प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं है, मुस्लिम नहीं है तो फिर कैसे सबके साथ सबका विकास का नारा सही है, इसी पर चर्चा करेंगे आज। नमस्कार, आदाब, सत्श्रीअकाल, मैं हूँ Sahiba Khan और आप देख रहे हैं UNCUT. आज यानी कि 7 जुलाई के बाद, सत्तारूढ़ भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) के पास लोकसभा या राज्यसभा में एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद नहीं होगा। राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों माने Union Territory की 31 विधानसभाओं में से किसी एक में भी मुस्लिम विधायक नहीं होगा। लोकसभा और राज्यसभा में कुल मिलाकर 4908 सीटें हैं। लोकसभा की 543 सीटें, राज्यसभा की 245 सीटें और बाक़ी legislative bodies की सीटें मिला लें तो बाकी 4120 का आंकड़ा आ जाएगा। पत्रकार रहे और पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री MJ Akbar, जिन पर अक्टूबर, 2018 के #MeToo watershed moment में कई महिलाओं ने sexual harassment के आरोप लगाए थे, उन्हें भी बीच में से ही अपने पद से इस्तीफा देना पड़ा था। उनका कार्यकाल 29 जून को समाप्त हो गया। इसके बाद, भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता सैयद ज़फर आलम का कार्यकाल 4 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया और इसके ठीक तीन दिन बाद राज्यसभा में सदन के deputy leader और फिर Minority Affairs के मंत्री मुख्तार अब्बास नकवी का कार्यकाल 7 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया है। लोकसभा में BJP के आख़िरी मुस्लिम सांसद शाहनवाज हुसैन थे, जो 2009 के General Election में बिहार के भागलपुर से जीते थे। भारत में मुसलमान पूरी आबादी का करीब 15.5% है। तो अब सवाल वही आ कर खड़ा हो जाता है कि जो पार्टी सबका साथ सबका विकास की बात करती है उसमें भारत के 20-22 करोड़ की मुस्लिम आबादी का एक भी शख्स आखिर कैसे नहीं है। इसका जवाब जानना आसान नहीं है। इसलिए हमें कुछ patterns follow करने होंगे। एक बात तो ये है कि सियासी जानकारों का का मानना है कि BJP से मुसलमान हताश और निराश हैं। ध्रुवीकरण की राजनीती के चलते मुसलमान पुरज़ोर कोशिश कर रहे हैं कि वोट पूरा एकतरफा पड़ जाए। एक फैक्ट ये भी है कि भारत में इस समय मुसलमान BJP candidates को हराने के लिए वोट डाल रहे हैं। BJP को भी ख़ास फायदा नहीं हुआ मुस्लिम candidates field करने में तो उन्होंने भी सोचा कि हटाओ, जब फायदा ही नहीं तो फिर ये representation का लिबास भी क्यों पहना जाए। UP में चुनाव के दौरान कई मुस्लिम बहुल इलाकों में गए तो लोगों ने यही कहा कि BJP के candidates कहते हैं कि हमें आपके वोट की ज़रूरत नहीं क्योंकि बाकी तो हमें वोट कर ही रहे हैं। कई लोगों को ऐसा भी लगता है कि BJP खुद बहुत चाओ से प्रचार-प्रसार नहीं करती अगर उस इलाके में मुस्लिम ज़्यादा हैं। हालांकि ये theory रामपुर और आज़मगढ़ में गलत साबित हुई। रामपुर में कुल 51% मुस्लिम आबादी है। रामपुर, जिसे Azam Khan का गढ़ मन जाता रहा है, वहां Ghanshyam Lodhi 40,000 वोटों से  जीत गए। आजमगढ़ में भी SPA के धर्मेंद्र यादव को BJP के दिनेश यादव ‘Nirahua' ने हरा दिया। इस पर भी एक counter argument ये है voting के दिन कई चुनाव क्षेत्रों से और गली-कूचों से खबरें आईं कि पुलिस मुसलमानों को वोट डालने ही नहीं दे रही है। खुद आज़म ख़ान ने ट्विटर पर video और तसवीरें साझा करीं जहाँ लोग कह रहे हैं कि उन्हें वोट नहीं डालने दिया जा रहा। अखिलेश यादव ने भी कहा कि fake voting कराई जा रही है, कई voting booths में EVM मशीनें ख़राब पाई गई हैं। खबरें तो ये भी आईं कि SPA के नेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं को BJP ने खासा परेशान किया उस दिन। आपको बताती चलूँ कि आजमगढ़ में उस दिन वोटिंग percentage 49.43 था और रामपुर जैसे मुस्लिम बहुल इलाके में voting percentage था 41.39. BJP ने भी दोनों क्षेत्रों में OBC factor ध्यान में रखते हुए OBC कैंडिडेट्स ही चुने। उसमें अगर वोट करने पर रोक की खबरें, EVM ख़राब और पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को परेशान करने की ख़बरों को साथ लेकर देखा जाए तो शायद ये नहीं कहा जा सकता कि अब मुस्लिम समाज भी धीरे-धीरे BJP का वोटर बन रहा है।  अब आ जाते हैं एक और थ्योरी पर - कि क्या मुसलमान SPA का मोह छोड़ रहे हैं? bypoll नतीजों से तो ऐसा ही लग रहा है। मगर ये नतीजे संसद में पुख्ता दिखाई नहीं दे रहे क्योंकि मुस्लिम कैंडिडेट ही नहीं है दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी के पास। मगर मोदी सरकार लोगों को हमेशा चौंकाती ही है। चाहे वो महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री का चयन हो जिसमें एकनाथ शिंदे को हाल ही में मुख्यमंत्री बनाना हो या फिर झारखंड में हेमंत सोरेन को रिझाना हो। जी हाँ कांग्रेस के साथ गठबंधन में बनी झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा की सरकार का BJP की तरफ झुकाव जगज़ाहिर है। BJP की राष्ट्रपति nominee Droupadi Murmu को सोरेन सरकार ने अपना समर्थन दिया है। तो सियासी रणनीति समझना अभी बहुत मुश्किल है। हमें ये भी याद रखना होगा की ऐसे नाज़ुक माहौल में जहाँ एक तरफ नूपुर शर्मा के बयान की खाड़ी देशों ने निंदा की और BJP को उन्हें पार्टी से हटाना पड़ गया, क्या ऐसे समय में दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी का तमगा पहने BJP सही में मुस्लिम नेता नहीं रखेगी? बातें तो ऐसी भी हो रहे हैं की उप राष्ट्रपति की कुर्सी पर मुख़्तार अब्बास नक़वी भी बैठ सकते हैं। और कहीं न कहीं 2024 में BJP को मुस्लिम वोट की जब ज़रूरत पड़ेगी ही, तब के लिए शायद मोदी सरकार का भारत के मुसलमानों के लिए ये एक प्लान हो सकता है। प्रतिनिधित्व कम तो होगा ही मगर शून्य पर होना एक बहुत निराशाजनक बात होगी क्योंकि भारत पर कई देशों की और खासकर कि मुस्लिम देशों की नज़रें गढ़ी हुई हैं। बाहरी रिश्तों को संजो कर रखने वाले PM Modi शायद अब ये रिस्क नहीं लेंगे। देखना होगा कि अंत में लोग सरकार के किस फैसले से चौंकते हैं। OUTRO Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992 Guest: Arathi Radhika Jerath

The rebel MLAs led by Eknath Shinde named their group as Shiv Sena Balasaheb, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati will support Droupadi Murmu, Actor Ranbir Kapoor has spoken about his first paycheck of ₹250 and other top news in today's bulletin.

Season 2 of AMV podcast with Rofl Gandhi. Rofl Gandhi is one of the best Indian satirists. He challenges the ruling party's propaganda through his sharp wit and political humor. He has gained a massive audience on Twitter who always wait for his unique takes on the contemporary socio-political situation in the country. Rofl Gandhi is one of the best Indian satires who through his sharp wit and humor challenges the propaganda of the ruling party. This podcast doesn't have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal (ONLY People living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Some of the topics discussed during the podcast The story about Vaccine certificate Viral Video of Modi in New York's Blues Club. Countering the Right-Wing Trolls and propaganda through Satire. Spread of Misinformation in Social Networks and limits of countering misinformation by fact-checking websites. Agniveer scheme and the bleak situation of unemployment in India Rofl's advice to maintain mental health on the internet amidst all the vicious trolling Can BJP be lauded for Droupadi Murmu's selection, who is all set to become the first-ever tribal woman president? Links of Videos Discussed during the podcast: Zee News and Sudhir Chaudhary's response to my video: https://youtu.be/K2wyWcdY02g Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Rofl Gandhi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoflGandhi_ Anurag Minus Verma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en Credit for the Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker Stream & Download : https://fanlink.to/tmw_way_home Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Please rate the podcast on Spotify.

Droupadi Murmu, the former governor of Jharkhand will be most likely the next President of the Republic, PM Modi meets 3 service chiefs amid row over Agnipath scheme, Ruchika Kamboj appointed as India's new ambassador to U.N and other top news in this bulletin.