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1. India Becomes the World's Fastest-Growing Oil Consumer OPEC's latest report crowns India as the top driver of global oil demand growth through 2025 and 2026.Oil demand in India will rise from 5.55 million bpd (2024) to 5.99 million bpd (2026), growing faster than China's and the US's.Diesel is the main growth driver, with road expansion, infrastructure, and industrial growth boosting demand.March saw record crude imports (5.4 million bpd), with Russia leading at 36% of India's crude intake.Despite geopolitical headwinds like US tariffs, OPEC sees India's fiscal policy and strong economy cushioning any impact. 2. IndusInd Bank Uncovers ₹595 Cr in Dubious Bookkeeping India's eighth-largest private bank is under fire for accounting lapses worth ₹595 crore in “other assets.”Triggered by a whistleblower complaint, the bank's internal audit flagged unsubstantiated balances, quietly offset in January 2025.An earlier ₹674 crore was wrongly booked as interest over three quarters and later reversed.Top bosses CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana resigned in April amid mounting pressure.External firms PwC and Grant Thornton have been roped in for damage assessment and forensic audits.Moody's cut the bank's outlook to “negative”, citing weak internal controls and lack of succession planning. 3. Apple Reassures India After Trump's iPhone Rebuke After Donald Trump publicly told Apple to stop making iPhones in India, the tech giant quietly assured New Delhi that it's not going anywhere.Trump, speaking in Doha, said Apple CEO Tim Cook was investing in India “too much” and should “build in the US.”Apple currently produces 15% of its iPhones in India, with plans to make India a major export base.Indian officials confirmed Apple's investment roadmap remains intact.India-made iPhones, mostly built by Foxconn and Tata Electronics, are now being exported to global markets, including the US. 4. IndusInd Bank's ₹1,979 Cr Derivatives Blowout Adds to Woes In a separate episode earlier this year, derivative accounting errors cost the bank ₹1,979 crore.Lapses hit 2.35% of the bank's net worth, according to PwC's review.The bank is now strengthening internal controls, but the damage to investor confidence and leadership remains deep. 5. India Rejects Pakistan's Conditional Peace Offer Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif extended a peace olive branch—but with the usual caveat: Kashmir.“We are ready to talk,” he said, but insisted Kashmir be central to any future talks.India immediately shut the door—S. Jaishankar stated the only issue left is for Pakistan to vacate PoK.This exchange follows a May 10 ceasefire understanding, after four days of heavy cross-border shelling. 6. India Revokes Security Clearance of Turkish Aviation Firm Çelebi In a move mixing geopolitics with national security, India has revoked the security clearance of Turkish firm Çelebi Aviation.Çelebi handles ground operations at nine major airports including Mumbai and Delhi.The action follows public anger over Turkey's support to Pakistan amid Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack.Shiv Sena leaders had also demanded the firm's expulsion, citing national security.Despite its large footprint—58K flights, 5.4 lakh tons of cargo, and 7,800 employees—Çelebi now faces exit signals from India's aviation ecosystem.India's narrative this week is clear: high on energy, tough on lapses, assertive on sovereignty, and bold in global business.

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

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by comedian and screenwriter Anuvab Pal.The panel first discusses the Kunal Kamra controversy. Jayashree lays down the timeline of incidents and Abhinandan highlights the Supreme Court's comments on free speech in the Imran Pratapgarhi case.Anuvab says: “We [comedians] take very special care of the names we mention, especially if the video is supposed to go up online…I don't see any mobs in defense of Kunal Kamra – just the mobs that vandalised the venue in Mumbai.”“It's always the sidekicks who want to please the master”, Anand remarks. “Now we know who the real Shiv Sena is!” says Jayashree on the vandalism by Eknath Shinde's followers at The Habitat.The panel then digs into the mystery of burnt piles of cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence last week and the subsequent inquiry into the matter. “There are too many inconsistencies in how it played out”, Jayashree says.Raman then briefly summarises the Delhi government's recently announced budget for the 2026 financial year. On how the center has now “started doling out money” for Delhi, he says: “This year, Rs 24,000 crore more was provided by the centre. This shows that the previous government was gagged.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements 00:04:47 – Headlines 00:14:37 – Kunal Kamra controversy01:06:27 – Justice Varma cash row01:23:48 – Delhi budget 01:26:50 – Letters01:48:06 – Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra, Ashish Anand, and Anil Kumar. This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha SharmaToday is the 2th of March and here are the headlines.Kunal Kamra, in a standup show, had taken a jibe at Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde referring to him as a “gaddar” (traitor) following which an FIR for defamation was registered against the comedian on Monday. Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the Habitat studio where the standup show was shot, with 12 of them being arrested and later released on bail. Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Thursday said that the breach of privilege motion filed against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has been accepted and sent to the privilege committee of the legislative council.The Assam police arrested journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumdar on Tuesday night after detaining him for several hours following his coverage of a protest against the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank (ACAB). Hussain is a reporter with the Assam-based digital media portal The CrossCurrent, known for its investigative reportage on the state government. He is also the assistant general secretary of the Guwahati Press Club. The grounds for his arrest, which were presented to his family hours after he was detained, state that he was arrested for alleged criminal intimidation and violation of provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for “offensive remarks” against the complainant.Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy moved a resolution against delimitation in the legislative assembly on Thursday. The resolution read, quote “The house expresses its deep concern on the manner in which the impending delimitation exercise is being planned, without transparent consultations with stakeholders.” unquote. The resolution was later adopted by the House and passed. Reddy posted about it on X stating:quote “…People of Telangana and citizens of all other states of south India are united in protecting our rights” unquote.US President Donald Trump has decided to expand his trade war to the world's most traded product — automobiles and auto parts — by announcing 25 per cent tariffs on them from April 3. This has raised the uncertainty over Indian exports of auto components worth nearly $7 billion to the US and their future growth potential in the North American market. Citing national security concerns, the White House said that automobiles would be subject to 25 per cent tariffs starting on April 3 — a day after US reciprocal tariffs are set to come into effect — while auto parts would face similar tariffs “no later than May 3 2025,” unless such actions are expressly “reduced, modified, or terminated.”South Korea's government has been held responsible for multiple human rights violations for fabricating birth records, falsely reporting that children had been abandoned over decades for a programme which sent about 200,000 children and babies abroad for adoption, a landmark enquiry by the truth commission has found. Private agencies were able to export babies and children due to government's lack of oversight and the agencies were driven by profit which enabled the “mass exportation of children” and numerous examples of coercion, false records and fraud have been found in the scheme.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 25th of March and here are the headlines.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025-26 ReplyIn her reply to the Finance Bill debate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that the 2025-26 Union Budget offers "unprecedented tax relief" to honor taxpayers and aims to boost domestic production and enhance export competitiveness. She emphasized the introduction of provisions and reforms via the Finance Bill, hoping for their discussion in the upcoming Monsoon session. Sitharaman also noted that the new Income Tax Bill will be taken up for detailed discussion during Parliament's next Monsoon session.Mumbai Police Summon Comedian Kunal Kamra Over Eknath Shinde RemarksAmid controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Mumbai police have summoned Kamra for questioning. The remarks, calling Shinde a ‘traitor' during a stand-up show, sparked public debate. Kamra, who lives in Puducherry, has been asked to appear before the Khar police by 11 am Tuesday. In response, Shinde acknowledged the importance of freedom of expression but stressed that satire should have its limits. Shiv Sena workers also vandalized the Mumbai studio where Kamra performed.Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils BJP's First Budget in 26 YearsOn Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the BJP's first budget for the national capital in 26 years. With a record allocation of ₹1 lakh crore for 2025-26, the budget reflects a 31.5% increase over the previous year. Gupta focused on key areas like infrastructure, roads, water, and electricity, aiming to transform Delhi into a "Viksit Delhi." Criticizing the AAP government's record, she promised modern expressways and congestion-free corridors, vowing to reshape Delhi's infrastructure.Second Body Found in SLBC Tunnel Collapse in TelanganaRescue teams on Tuesday recovered a second body from the site of the SLBC tunnel collapse in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district. The body was found 50 meters from the original collapse site, where eight workers were trapped on February 22. One body was recovered on March 9, identified as Gurpreet Singh from Punjab. The Telangana government had decided to continue search operations, leading to the discovery of the second body the following day, though the identity remains unknown.Journalist Accidentally Added to US Military Strike Chat on SignalIn a major security breach, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to a private Signal chat about secret US military plans targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The chat included senior Trump administration officials, such as Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussing classified operations. Although Signal is encrypted, it's not approved for sharing sensitive government information. Goldberg deleted the sensitive material, but the incident raised questions about security and accountability in government communications.That's all for the today. This was the CatchuUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

As many as 87 former corporators of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are said to have joined Shinde-led Shiv Sena, most are from UBT faction, followed by Congress and NCP (SP).  

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of February and here are the headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump, after his meeting with the country's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. PM Modi is currently on a two-day visit to the United States, landing in Washington DC after wrapping up his visit to France where he co-chaired the Paris AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi is set to be the third foreign leader to be hosted by the White House since President Trump took office on January 20 for the second term.Meanwhile, in news from the parliament, Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax bill in Lok Sabha. The new Income Tax Bill will replace the six-decade old Income Tax Act and will likely come into effect from April 1, 2026. With no major structural changes in the new Bill, experts say its majorly a simplification exercise and its key features are — crisp language, removal of extra provisos and explanations along with expanded definition of income. In the new I-T Bill, virtual digital assets have been included in the definition of property to be counted as a capital asset of the assessee and several provisions have been provided in tabular format such as tax deducted at source provisions, presumptive taxation rates, assessment time limits among others.In other news, The Adani Group has withdrawn from a 484 megawatt wind project in northern Sri Lanka after the government in Colombo allegedly moved to renegotiate the terms of the project. Adani Green Energy Ltd told Sri Lanka's Board of Investment yesterday that it would “respectfully withdraw” from the wind project following discussions with officials who indicated that fresh committees would be formed to “renegotiate the project proposal”. The wind project has been under intense scrutiny since the election of Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in September last year, after he promised to cancel the “corrupt” project in the runup to the elections.Meanwhile, facing growing revenue and fiscal deficits and a mounting debt, the Mamata Banerjee government diverted some of its spending on social welfare from its flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme to one for building rural houses, in the Budget tabled yesterday. The Chief Minister, who has accused the Centre of not releasing “a single paisa” for the PM Awas Yojana in Bengal, had announced the Banglar Bari housing scheme in December last year.In news from Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi today amid speculations of trouble within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra after NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar recently felicitated Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Thackeray, the former Maharashtra minister, is also likely to meet AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal later in the day.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 6th of December and here are this week's headlines.BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on 5th of December along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar, at a grand event held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.  The formation of the new government comes after two weeks of intense negotiations among the Mahayuti allies following the 23rd November poll results. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union ministers, and several chief ministers.Meanwhile, India experienced its second warmest November in 123 years and this warming trend has continued since the post-monsoon season in October, and could contribute to making 2024 the warmest year ever on record, globally. According to meteorologists, there were two main reasons for the above normal temperatures in India, first the lack of strong western disturbances affecting the plains of northwest India, and second lack of cyclonic disturbances or low pressure systems — both of which kept the rainfall activity at its lowest across the country.As allegations emerge against its director of “favouritism”, “vindictiveness in faculty selection”, and failure to build a hospital on campus, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has responded by issuing show cause notices to as many as 85 faculty members, deepening the rift between the administration and teachers. The institute has also issued orders replacing three heads of departments, who were signatories to a mass petition. The conflict began in September, when the IIT Teachers' Association wrote to the Union Education Ministry, accusing the institute of arbitrary recruitment and other irregularities under the tenure of its current director V K Tewari. The Trinamool Congress asked the Centre to appeal to the United Nations to send a peacekeeping force to Bangladesh on Tuesday where according to the party “the minorities and the Hindus are being tortured and being killed”. The party's appeal in the Lok Sabha came a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a similar request in the state Assembly. Speaking during the Zero Hour, party MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay sought a statement in the House by Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar about the latest situation in Bangladesh. He added that the West Bengal government had adopted a resolution that it would work together with the Centre on the matter and stand by its decisions.On the global front, France Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has collapsed amid a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly and he has been forced to resign after three months into his term, sending the country into a political crisis. Like the former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was asked to continue as the caretaker government, when President Macron dissolved the National Assembly following his party's crushing defeat in the EU elections, PM Michel Barnier will also remain in power as a caretaker administrator.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 Nanda.Today is the 5th of December and here are the headlines.BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP's) Ajit Pawar, at a grand event held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.  The formation of the new government comes after two weeks of intense negotiations among the Mahayuti allies following the 23rd November poll results. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union ministers, and several chief ministers.The Border Security Force has found two pistols and seven cartridges near the Indo-Pakistan border at Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, sparking suspicion of cross-border arms smuggling, security officials have said. According to BSF sources, the arms were found in an unclaimed packet near 11 FA village on 30th november. Authorities initially suspected it to be narcotics, smuggled in using drones. This comes at a time when cross-border narcotics smuggling using low-cost drones is already a cause for worry. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court. CJI Khanna administered the oath to Justice Manmohan at an event held in the Supreme Court. On November 28, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Manmohan as a judge of the apex court. Subsequently, the Centre cleared the elevation and notified his appointment on 3rd December.Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine and other aid. Israel has adamantly rejected genocide allegations and is challenging such allegations at the International Court of Justice, and it has rejected the International Criminal Court's accusations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister committed war crimes in Gaza.France Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has collapsed amid a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly and he has been forced to resign after three months into his term, sending the country into a political crisis. Like the former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was asked to continue as the caretaker government, when President Macron dissolved the National Assembly following his party's crushing defeat in the EU elections, PM Michel Barnier will also remain in power as a caretaker administrator.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the Maha Vikas Agadi (MVA) won 30 out of the 48 seats, while the Maha Yuti could get only 17 seats. But in the just concluded Assembly elections, the Maha Yuti won a landslide, with 235 out of the 288 seats. The Maha Yuti alliance's main constituent, the BJP alone won 132 seats, with the other two, the (Ajit Pawar-led) NCP and the (Eknath Shinde-led) Shiv Sena garnering 41 and 57 seats respectively. None of the MVA parties could win enough seats to even qualify for the position of leader of the Opposition – the first time this has happened in six decades. The Shiva Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) got 20 seats, the Congress won 16, and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won 10 seats respectively. So, what changed so dramatically in a matter of five months – from June to November 2024 -- that the Maha Yuti swept the state? How serious are the MVA's complaints that question a post-5pm voter surge and the data mismatches between votes polled and counted? Guest: Vinaya Deshpande, The Hindu's Maharashtra Chief of Bureau. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Jude Francis Weston

Voters settle bet on who is the ‘real' Shiv Sena and ‘real' NCP. Fadnavis and Soren stage a stunning comeback. Yogi Adityanath proves his worth and a third member of Gandhi family makes her way to Parliament. In Episode 1559 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lists a dozen key takeaways from election results in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and bypolls.

BJP's Shaina NC joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena after party fields her as candidate, ED chargesheets AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan in alleged Delhi Waqf Board scam, Joe Biden Hosts Diwali Celebration At White House, Matthew Wade announces retirement from international cricket, Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Monday presented the ANR National Award 2024, instituted in the name of legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, to megastar Chiranjeevi. Nageswara Rao's son and actor Nagarjuna, his family members and several other Telugu film personalities were present on the occasion. Bachchan said he was deeply honoured for having been chosen to honour Chiranjeevi. He thanked Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and director of 'Kalki' fame Nag Ashwin for making him a part of their films. "I can now proudly say that I am a member of the Telugu film industry. I am proud to be a member of the Telugu film industry," he said. Bachchan has acted in Chiranjeevi's historical Telugu film 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' in 2019, while Nagarjuna and Bachchan acted together in 1992 Hindi movie titled 'Khuda Gawah'.

First, The Indian Express Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, shares his observations from the 2024 SCO summit, which marked the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nine years.Next, The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha discusses the importance of common resources and the challenges in preserving and maintaining them (13:58).Finally, we provide a quick update on Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was appointed on Friday as the poll campaign in-charge for the Jalna Assembly seat under Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena (26:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 18th of October and here are this week's headlines.India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and criticized Canada for shifting the burden of proof onto India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the importance of their upcoming national security advisor meeting, but no progress was reported. Indian officials dismissed Canadian assertions as vague accusations, asserting that they are unfounded and misleading.The Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday that the Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on 20th of November, while Jharkhand will vote in two phases on 13th and 20th November. Results for both elections will be revealed on 23rd of November. The BJP aims to regain power in Maharashtra, where it partners with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and seeks to gain ground in Jharkhand.The Indian Express learnt that days after receiving multiple bomb threats against flights on social media, Indian intelligence agencies traced the originating IP addresses to London and Germany. The agencies requested X to provide the IP addresses linked to the posts and to deactivate the associated accounts. Initial reports indicate that three accounts were involved, with two IPs traced to London and Germany. Users appeared to have utilized a VPN to conceal their identities, while details of the third account are still pending.OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term in Panchkula on Thursday, following the BJP's historic success in the recent Assembly elections. Saini staked his claim to form the government, hours after being unanimously elected as the BJP's state legislature party leader, The swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah among other prominent leaders coincided with Valmiki Jayanti, and 14 cabinet ministers, including Saini, took their oaths. In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. The court called for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal immigration and judicial oversight of citizenship legislation. While Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and three justices supported the ruling, Justice J.B. Pardiwala dissented. The bench clarified that immigrants entering Assam after 25th of March, 1971, are deemed illegal.Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar — a mastermind of the 7th f October, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war — was killed on thursday in an Israeli military operation in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip. The death of Sinwar represents a major boost to the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a string of high-profile assassinations of prominent leaders of its enemies in recent months. Sinwar became the leader of Hamas following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in August. He had not been seen in public since the Hamas attacks, and was believed to be hiding in the extensive network of tunnels beneath Gaza.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.-----------------------------------------------------------CSF Episode links:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 15th of October and here are the headlines.India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and criticized Canada for shifting the burden of proof onto India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the importance of their upcoming national security advisor meeting, but no progress was reported. Indian officials dismissed Canadian assertions as vague accusations, asserting that they are unfounded and misleading.The Election Commission of India announced today that the Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on November 20, while Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13 and 20. Results for both elections will be revealed on November 23. The BJP aims to regain power in Maharashtra, where it partners with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and seeks to gain ground in Jharkhand as well.Heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, led to the cancellation of at least eight flights today, driven by a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The state government declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and surrounding districts. Waterlogging affected several areas, prompting IT companies to implement work-from-home orders from October 15 to 18. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reviewed preparations and deployed disaster response forces. The IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and surrounding areas through October 17.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Islamabad for the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years. This two-day meeting is taking place under heightened security due to recent militant activity. In response, Pakistani authorities have enforced a lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, declaring a three-day holiday to restrict movement and close key roads, with troops deployed and many businesses shut down to ensure safety for attendees.Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 50 Palestinians as operations intensified around Jabalia, focusing on clashes with Hamas fighters. Palestinian health officials reported that 17 people were killed near Al-Falouja in Jabalia, while a missile strike in Bani Suhaila claimed 10 lives. An earlier airstrike in the Sabra suburb of Gaza City destroyed three houses, killing two, with 12 others unaccounted for. Additionally, eight fatalities occurred from a strike in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.This was the Catch Up on 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 16th of July and here are today's headlines.Four army personnel including a Major-rank officer succumbed to their injuries after an encounter on Monday night in Doda district's Desa forests in Jammu and Kashmir. As per sources, firing shots were heard in between Uddan Bagi and Dheri Goth at Dessa district of Doda at around 7.45 pm. The encounter started after militants hiding inside the forests suddenly opened fire on a security forces party, which was carrying out searches in the area. The security forces retaliated and the exchange of fire between two sides continued for nearly half an hour. Since then, there has been no firing from the militants' side.The Ahmednagar District Hospital in Maharashtra has certified that controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar was suffering from depression with myopic degeneration in both eyes.Dr Sanjay Ghogare, Ahmednagar District Civil Surgeon, told The Indian Express that a copy of the report certifying 51 per cent disability was submitted to the District Collector. Questions had been raised about Khedkar's ‘disabilities' following a controversy over her conduct, which led to her being transferred from Pune to Washim. Khedkar shot into the limelight over her alleged demands for a separate office, official car and the unauthorised use of a beacon on her private car – all facilities she was not entitled to have.Mihir Shah, son of a Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah arrested for running over a 45-year-old woman in Worli, was produced before court again today and remanded in judicial custody till July 30. Mihir was traced in Virar and arrested on July 9 after the police received information on his location. Meanwhile, the IMD had sounded an orange alert in Mumbai and Thane districts for today after heavy rainfall lashed the city on Monday.Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan were elevated as judges of the Supreme Court today, announced Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on X. Justice Singh's elevation marks the first representation from Manipur in the Supreme Court. He was initially appointed a judge of the Gauhati High Court in 2011. Meanwhile, Justice Mahadevan is at present the acting chief justice of the Madras High Court. Once they take oath, the Supreme Court will regain its sanction strength of 34.Police fired tear gas and charged with batons during violent clashes between a pro-government student body and student protesters overnight, leaving dozens injured at a public university outside Bangladesh's capital, authorities and students said today. The violence spread early Tuesday at JahangirNagar University outside Dhaka, where protesters demanded an end to a quota reserved for family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, allowing them to take up 30% of governmental jobs. While job opportunities have expanded in Bangladesh's private sector, many find government jobs stable and lucrative.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 10th of July and here are today's headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a delegation-level meeting with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, according to news agency ANI. He will also meet the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and hold a high-level business meeting in the country. He arrived in Vienna on Tuesday from Moscow for a one-day visit to the country. This visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years since Indira Gandhi in 1983, aims to explore ways to further deepen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on various geopolitical challenges.The Mumbai police investigating the BMW hit-and-run case said today that the family members of accused Mihir Shah, including his mother and sisters, escaped after the accident on Sunday. According to the police, they were scared of being attacked by a mob and also of being interrogated by them. On Tuesday, the Crime Branch arrested Mihir Shah and detained his mother Meena, his sisters Pooja and Kinjal, and a friend from a resort in Murbad in Thane. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde removed his father Rajesh Shah from the post of deputy leader of the Shiv Sena's Palghar unit.Opposing the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail granted to him in the excise policy case, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed the Delhi High Court that the agency had implicated him in a “false concocted story” and his arrest was “absolutely illegal”. The submission was made in the Aam Aadmi Party convener's reply filed in the ED's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to him by a trial court on June 20. A single-judge bench today listed the matter on 15th of July, granting the ED time to respond to Kejriwal's reply.The Supreme Court today held that Muslim women can claim maintenance from their divorced husbands under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal by Mohd. Abdul Samad, who had been ordered to pay maintenance of Rs 20,000 to his ex-wife by a family court in Telangana. The woman had moved the family court under Section 125 of CrPC stating that Samad had given her triple talaq. He appealed to the high court which, while disposing of it on December 13, 2023, said “that several questions are raised which need to be adjudicated” but “directed the petitioner to pay 10,000/- as interim maintenance”.Pakistan has legally authorised its army-run spy agency to tap telephone calls and messages, further strengthening its key role in the politics of a nation ruled by military regimes for almost half its independent history. The powerful military plays an oversized role in making and breaking governments in Pakistan, where the new powers for its Inter-Services Intelligence agency provoked outcry from the opposition and on social media. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told parliament the ministry of information technology and telecommunications had been advised of the change in a July 8 notice.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Top news of the day: Round 2 of NDA vs INDIA as 13 assembly seats in 7 states go to bypolls today; Bengal on focus, Mihir Shah, an absconding accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case and son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, was arrested by police on Tuesday, PM Modi, Russian President Putin condemn terrorist attacks in Kathua, Dagestan, Moscow, Helly Shah admits to taking a three-year acting break before Gullak 4, Gautam Gambhir's appointment marked a new chapter in Indian cricket

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 9th of July and here are today's headlines.Worli Police today arrested Mihir Shah, son of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, who was absconding for three days after he allegedly mowed down a woman with his speeding BMW. The accused hit a 45-year-old victim in Worli while driving a BMW car around and was suspected to have consumed alcohol at Global Tapas Bar. The speeding BMW car owned by the Shinde Sena leader rammed into a two-wheeler on which she was travelling and dragged her on the bonnet for nearly two kilometres before flinging her on the road, in Mumbai on Sunday morning, police said.In light of the subdued showers, the India Meteorological Department has downgraded the red alert and now sounded a yellow alert in Mumbai which is slated to remain in place until tomorrow morning. The weather department has indicated that the city may witness heavy rainfall in isolated pockets today. While no warning has been issued in Mumbai till tomorrow, a yellow alert has been sounded again between Thursday and Saturday.In another indication that he intends to continue playing an active role in the BJD, party chief Naveen Patnaik has removed all state-level office-bearers of the BJD and got himself a first-ever ‘political secretary'. The removal of leaders across state units was done by Patnaik hours after he had attended the Rath Yatra in Puri. An order signed by the former chief minister said that the new officer-bearers will be appointed soon. The choice of the political secretary also sent a message, with Patnaik picking a former corporate executive who joined the BJD before the elections – and lost – Santrupt Misra.Describing Russia as a trusted ally and all-weather friend at a community event in Moscow this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the opening of two new Indian consulates in the country — in Kazan and Yekaterinburg — to enhance travel and trade. On a two-day visit to Russia, PM Modi hailed President Vladimir Putin‘s leadership in strengthening the bilateral relationship over the past two decades during his address to the Indian diaspora. Meanwhile, Russia has broadly heeded to India's call to end the recruitment of Indians as support staff to the Russian military and ensure the return of those still operating in the force, according to top sources.As Modi met Putin in Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Tuesday expressed "huge disappointment", calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts". Speaking about an attack on a children's hospital in the capital Kyiv, Zelenskyy wrote on X, quote, "It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world's largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day," Unquote.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Supreme Court asks NTA for NEET-UG paper leak disclosure, next hearing on July 11, Mumbai BMW hit-and-run: CCTV footage shows absconding Mihir Shah; look out circular issued, Rahul Gandhi in Manipur: Congress MP meets displaced persons at Churachandpur camp, 'He was very happy when I got out for 0': Abhishek Sharma video calls Yuvraj Singh after maiden T20, FIR filed on YouTuber for ‘pedophilia joke' after Sai Dharam Tej's post; Manchu Manoj, Nara Rohith also call him out

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 18th of June and here are the top stories of the week.Hearing petitions highlighting the alleged irregularities in this year's National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) exams, the Supreme Court today told the Centre and the National Testing Agency that “even if there is 0.001% negligence on the part of anyone, it should be thoroughly dealt with”. The bench said that all these matters ought not to be treated as adversarial litigation. The court also referred to the effort candidates put in to prepare for the exam.Saddam Qureshi, who was among three people allegedly assaulted by a mob in Chhattisgarh's Raipur while they were transporting cattle, died in hospital today after battling for his life for 10 days. The two others with him died on June 7 – the day of the alleged attack. According to doctors the 23-year-old had been in a coma until his death. Chhattisgarh Police had registered a case of attempted murder and culpable homicide in the case after Qureshi's relative Shoaib said he had received a frantic call from him while the three were being assaulted.Curfew was imposed in Odisha's Balasore town late last night following a clash between two communities over suspicion of cow slaughter earlier in the day. Though the administration initially imposed prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 in certain pockets of the town, it later decided to impose curfew in the entire town to prevent the situation from escalating. The state government has also ordered suspension of internet services in Balasore town and nearby areas. Additional director general of police, law and order, said 34 people from both communities have been arrested and the number is likely to go up.AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal has written to NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, the Congress's Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena's (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray and the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav seeking appointments with them to discuss the assault she was allegedly subjected to at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's home. All the parties are constituents of the Opposition INDIA bloc. Maliwal also alleged that she had been receiving “multiple rape and death threats” since the AAP started a “smear campaign” against her in “electronic and social media to undermine my reputation, character and credibility”.With 172 nuclear weapons, India is now ahead of Pakistan in the ranking of nuclear-armed countries across the world, according to findings of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the report, India's nuclear arsenal has seen a slight expansion in a year, growing from 164 warheads in January 2023 to 172 warheads in January this year, placing it 6th among the world's nuclear-armed states. Pakistan, meanwhile, has recorded no increase in the number of warheads which stood at 170 both in January 2023 and 2024. In the same period, China's nuclear arsenal has increased significantly from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 by January 2024.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Explore the rising tensions in Maharashtra among the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, along with the recent grant of 10 crore rupees to the Waqf Board to please the Muslim community. Stay tuned for in-depth analysis and expert commentary on these important developments.

There are reports of disagreements between Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra regarding the distribution of portfolios, leading to concerns about the stability of the state government. Both parties are key partners in the coalition government, and any discord or tension between them could adversely affect its stability.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 7th of June and here are the top stories of the week.The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Party is set to return for a third term by winning 293 seats in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a major setback as it fell short of a majority – with 240 seats – on its own as it was heavily dependent on alliance partners such as the TDP and JD(U) to secure 272 seats required to form the government.The Opposition INDIA bloc combined by the Congress, the Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won a total of 232 seats. The Congress got back on its feet with 99 seats and the SP gave a stunning show by winning 37 seats from a mere 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh in 2019. The TMC won 29 seats in West Bengal while the DMK had leads in 22 seats. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP won 7 seats and the Shiv Sena of Uddhav Thackeray secured 9 seats. In Bihar, the RJD was ahead in 4 constituencies and the AAP and JMM in 3.In Odisha, the BJP is all set to form a majority government of its own for the first time, winning 78 out of 147 seats in the assembly elections of the coastal state. The outcome brings to an end the five-term reign of Naveen Patnaik's BJD, which managed to retain only 51 seats this time. Patnaik was eyeing to become the longest serving Chief Minister in India, but fell short by 76 days.Actor Kangana Ranaut, who recently won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket, was allegedly slapped by a woman constable of the CISF at the security area of Chandigarh airport. Afterwards, the CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, suggested her actions were linked to a statement Ranaut had made about women joining the farmers' protest. The CISF suspended the constable, initiated departmental inquiry, and lodged a police complaint against her. Ranaut, who was taking a Vistara flight to New Delhi and was accompanied by members of her family, said she will file a complaint with the Ministry of Home Affairs.The Chinese Foreign Ministry, which congratulated Narendra Modi, the BJP and NDA on their election victory, has protested the exchange of messages between Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Modi on the poll outcome. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, responding to a question on the interaction between Modi and Lai, said there is no such thing as ‘president' of the Taiwan region and that China opposes all forms of official interactions between the Taiwan authorities and countries having diplomatic relations with China. She further stated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China.  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 6th of June and here are today's headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place on the evening of 9th of June, according to sources. Earlier, the ceremony was slated to take place on the 8th of June, but now it may be held at 6 pm on Sunday. The swearing-in of Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh is likely to be postponed to 12th of June from 9th of June, as he has to attend PM Modi's swearing-in first.Meanwhile, there were more than 150 politicians who shifted from one political party to another in the fray in the elections. Of these, 13 candidates or their family members are facing probes either by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Income Tax Department, or the Enforcement Directorate. Of the 13, eight had switched sides to the BJP — seven from Congress and one from Trinamool Congress; two had switched sides to the Shiv Sena Shinde faction from the Shiv Sena, one switched to TDP from YSRCP; and two to Congress from the Jharkhand Vikas Party and Punjab Ekta Party, respectively.The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts starting today. Similarly, the Pune Fire Brigade had received 50 calls related to water logging and tree falls as rainwater logged major portions of roads due flash floods that hit several parts of the city. The rainfall, which meteorologists said, was very close to a cloud burst that was localized in nature.Nine trekkers from Bengaluru died in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi after their 22-member team which was on a trekking expedition to Sahastra Tal was hit by bad weather on Tuesday afternoon. Officials confirmed today after four more bodies were recovered. The deceased were part of a 19-member group of trekkers from The Karnataka Mountaineering Association.In global news today, Israel targeted a Gaza school that it alleged contained an Hamas compound, killing fighters involved in the Oct. 7 attack. On theother hand, the Gaza media said the strike killed at least 27 people seeking shelter. The Hamas-run government media office, rejected Israel's claims that the UN school in Nuseirat, in central Gaza, had hidden a Hamas command post. Israel's military said that before the strike by Israeli fighter jets, the military took steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians. Israel has said there will be no halt to fighting during ceasefire talks.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Smooth sailing for Eknath Shinde in home turf Thane & son's seat Kalyan while 48 votes clinched win in Mumbai North West. Shiv Sena (UBT) leads in South & South Central Mumbai. ----more----   https://theprint.in/politics/neck-to-neck-2-factions-of-shiv-sena-emerge-as-equals-in-direct-contest-in-13-seats/2115920/

This week, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam and Prateek Goyal are joined by journalist Faye D'Souza.On the polls in Maharashtra, Faye says there is “a lot of goodwill” for the Thackerays. “Eknath Shinde does not enjoy that goodwill because of what was done to the Thackerays.” She adds that there was confusion about election symbols because of the split within the NCP and the Shiv Sena. “A lot of voters did not know the difference between their symbols.”The panel then discusses the elections in Delhi and the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case. Raman breaks down the arithmetic of Delhi polls. “In 2019, the BJP's margin of victory was 25 percent and above.” Abhinandan says that the coming together of the AAP and the Congress is “statistically not enough” to defeat the BJP in the national capital.On the Porsche car crash incident in Pune, Jayashree says the story is getting traction because it “appeals very much to India's upper middle class sensibilities”. Talking about the bail granted to the accused, she adds that all said and done, “we should not lose sight of the fact that any juvenile should get bail”.This and a whole lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app.General elections are at its peak and Newslaundry and The News Minute teams are bringing ground reports from across the country. Click here to support us. Timecodes00: 00:00 - Introduction00:07:32 - Headlines00: 13:22 - Elections in Maharashtra 00:24:38 - Elections in Delhi, Swati Maliwal case00:43:20 - Porsche car crash in Pune01:05:50 - Faye's recommendation01:20:17 - Letters01:39:45 - Panel recommendations Hafta letters, recommendations, songs and referencesCheck out our previous Hafta recommendations.Produced and recorded by Aryan Mahtta, edited by Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah informs us about the ongoing tensions in Manipur and recounts the events of the state's first day of polling.Next, Indian Express' Amit Kamath discusses the achievement of 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh, who has become the youngest ever to win the prestigious candidate tournament. This tournament is held to determine who will challenge the reigning World Chess Champion (12:10).And in the end, discuss the Election Commission's notice issued to the Shiv Sena (UBT) regarding its new theme song and examine Uddhav Thackeray's response to this development (23:48).Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 3rd of April and here are today's headlines.In an exclusive investigation report, The Indian Express has found that since 2014, as many as 25 prominent politicians facing action from Central agencies for alleged corruption have crossed over to the BJP. These politicians cut across party lines: 10 are from the Congress; four each from NCP and Shiv Sena; three from TMC; two from TDP; and one each from SP and YSRCP. In 23 of these cases, their political move has translated into reprieve. The Opposition calls it the “washing machine,” the mechanism by which politicians accused of corruption don't face legal consequences if they quit their party and join the BJP.The Delhi High Court today heard Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking immediate release from the custody of Enforcement Directorate. Senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Kejriwal said that the case reeks of timing issues which ensures that Kejriwal is unable to participate in democratic activity and to try to disintegrate the AAP before the first vote is cast. Additional Solicitor SV Raju representing ED said that he was in a bit of a dilemma because what is filed is a writ petition against arrest but it is argued as a bail application or quashing application.Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today said the question of who could be an alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “irrelevant” as in a parliamentary system people are not electing an individual but a party or a coalition of parties. In a post on X, he said the alternative to PM Modi is a group of experienced, capable and diverse leaders who will be responsive to people's problems and not driven by individual ego.India's first Olympic medallist in boxing Vijender Singh joined the BJP today. Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate. Singh comes from the Jat community, which has political influence in a large number of seats in Haryana, the state he comes from, western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.At least nine people were killed and 800 others injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan early morning today. Authorities said that 50 travellers aboard four minibuses heading to a hotel in a national park are missing in Hualien. As many as 34 aftershocks were recorded. The quake had a depth of 15.5 km, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration. The strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, the quake sparked a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted.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 26th of March and here are today's headlines.While the Aam Aadmi Party is protesting against the arrest of Kejriwal, in a counter-protest, the Bharatiya Janata Party sought to march towards the Delhi Secretariat to demand the CM's resignation. The police have said that permission has not been granted for protests and Section 144 has been imposed outside the Prime Minister's residence in view of  AAP's protest. The police have detained AAP workers, including Punjab minister Harjot Bains, Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Tita and party leader Somnath Bharti.The National Commission for Women (NCW) Monday wrote to the Election Commission to take strict action against Congress and its leader Supriya Shrinate over her objectionable remarks against Kangana Ranaut, named BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Speaking to reporters, NCW chief Rekha Sharma said that it is very unfortunate that a woman is using such derogatory language against another woman. Shrinate, however, has denied any involvement, claiming it was posted by somebody who had access to her accounts.A Delhi court today sent BRS legislator K Kavitha to 14 days of judicial custody until April 9. Earlier, she was in the Enforcement Directorate's custody for 10 days in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. A member of the Telangana Legislative Council and daughter of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Kavitha is accused of allegedly paying Rs 100 crore to AAP leaders in return for liquor licences in Delhi. The ED took her into custody from Hyderabad on March 15.Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar today gave the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra one more day to decide on his demands for seats to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Ambedkar had severed ties with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and issued a March 26 ultimatum to the MVA to finish seat-sharing talks. Ambedkar has been miffed with Shiv Sena (UBT) for not pushing VBA's case during MVA meetings.A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early this morning, and multiple vehicles fell into the water. According to a video posted on X, A large vessel crashed into the bridge, catching on fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River. As per reports, emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

In its list of 20 candidates for the state, BJP also repeated most of the incumbents. Its seat-sharing negotiations with Shinde-led Shiv Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP are almost finalised.  

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 2nd of February and and here are the top stories of this week.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her sixth Budget on Thursday. This was an ‘interim Budget' since the term of the current government will end soon and the country will go to polls. She began her Budget speech with references to the Union government's schemes in the social sectors. No changes were announced in direct or indirect tax rates, unlike in the 2019-20 interim Budget. Fiscal Deficit came in at 5.8% — a tad lower than the target of 5.9%. Fiscal Deficit target for next financial year is set at 5.1%.Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan met five legislators of the ruling JMM-Congress alliance on Thursday, a day after JMM leader and Hemant Soren loyalist Champai Soren staked claim to form the government in the state. Hemant Soren had submitted his resignation to the governor on Wednesday night, moments before his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. While the JMM-Congress alliance had immediately proposed appointing Champai as the leader of the legislature party, the Governor had told them that he would revert after considering all legalities.Opposition leaders in Maharashtra slammed the state government and civic authorities on Wednesday, after The Indian Express published an investigation report that revealed how over the past year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation disbursed funds amounting to Rs 500 crore only to MLAs from the ruling BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance. Demanding an inquiry, the opposition parties asked whether the government considers public funds as its exclusive property.The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday barred Paytm Payments Bank from offering all its core services — including accounts and wallets — from March, effectively crippling the company's business. The action is technically not a cancellation of the licence of Paytm Payments Bank, but it constricts the company's operations to a very large extent. The RBI has allowed the withdrawal or utilisation of balance amounts by customers “without any restrictions, up to their available balance”.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi restarted the yatra from West Bengal's Malda on Thursday and entered Murshidabad in the afternoon. The back window of Rahul's car broke on Wednesday, as thousands of people thronged Labha Bridge to see the Yatra enter the state. The Congress cried foul and initially claimed that "anti-socials" had pelted stones at Rahul's vehicle. However, the party later clarified that the window pane was damaged when sudden brakes had to be applied as a woman came in front of the vehicle. Rahul's Yatra is set to enter Uttar Pradesh from Chandauli on 14th of Feb.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Sunil Baghel and Bhavika Jain from TOI+ speak with constitutional experts - PDT Achary and former Maharashtra Advocate General Sreehari Aney - to decode what the Maharashtra speaker's verdict in the Shiv Sena split says about India's anti-defection law.

With Maharashtra Speaker ruling in the favour of Eknath Shinde camp, it is possible that the majority of MLAs still supporting Uddhav would rush to join the 'real Shiv Sena' now.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/uddhav-thackeray-squandered-shiv-sena-his-fathers-legacy-hes-the-real-loser-in-maharashtra/1920424/

Shiv Sena (UBT) terms Rahul Narwekar's verdict in favour of Eknath Shinde-led faction as ‘political fixed-game', plans to appeal in SC, & ride on sympathy wave before polls.

In setback for Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Speaker has ruled in favour of Eknath Shinde. As fight to claim Shiv Sena continues, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta remembers Balasaheb Thackeray and why he was a rare, original character in Indian politics, in Episode 1381 of Cut The Clutter.

From the Shiv Sena forming the MVA govt to the alliance's collapse in 2022, plans for the airport have kept on changing. For villagers, life seems suspended in indecision.

Shiv Sena & BJP leaders say there are more hopefuls than cabinet posts, but exercise expected to be done before 17 July, when monsoon session of assembly is to begin.