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Our flagship daily news show, where we talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.
Episodes
The Catch Up: Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for BJP-ruled states, and more (18 September)
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Central Square Foundation: Can PAL help children learn at their Own Pace
EdTech can play an important role in making learning more engaging, interactive and accessible for children. In government schools, access to EdTech can help bridge gaps in educational opportunities. And Personalised Adaptive Learning or PAL can provide students with targeted practice while giving teachers information about individual learning levels.As part of our ongoing collaboration with Centr
Bengal transfers Muslim IPS officer, Punjab protests, and 700 trees felled
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the transfer of IPS officer Dr Bushara Bano following a video in which she praised an AMU coaching academy, how the government has justified its action, and why the case has raised concerns about its treatment of minority expression.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga about the Punjab government’s noticeably softer response
The Catch Up: Tata Trusts calls Chandrasekaran’s extension ‘illegal’ (17 September)
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Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a case involving a same-sex couple that has raised an important question about who gets to make medical decisions for a partner. She talks about what the Health Ministry has told the High Court in this regard and the rights of queer couples in India.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the United States admitting th
The Catch Up: Indian, Pakistani warships collide (16 September)
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Punjab's drone threat, Odisha's mining dispute, and a zero-vote mystery
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Man Aman Singh Chhina about how increasingly sophisticated drones are transforming cross-border smuggling along Punjab’s border with Pakistan, what they are carrying, and the growing challenge for security agencies and border villages.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about an amendment to India’s mining law that gives the Centre the power to
The Catch Up: India now exporter of Hilsa (15 September)
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Deep Dive: Inside Delhi's Underworld
Delhi’s gang networks are changing. From local betting and extortion rackets to cocaine cartels, sophisticated weapons, foreign-based gang leaders and social-media recruitment, the nature of organised crime in the capital has taken a darker turn.In this episode of Three Things, we look at how Delhi’s gangs operate today, the rise of cocaine trafficking, the mechanics of extortion, and why young re
The Catch Up: Amit Shah’s 2029 UCC push (14 September)
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The BRICS Declaration, Raghav Chadha SIR case, and Tata Sons IPO
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit, how India bridged divisions over the West Asia war, and what the document reveals about the grouping’s expanding global ambitions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Damini Nath about Raghav Chadha’s removal from Punjab’s draft electoral roll and subsequent
The Catch Up: Xi Jinping to attend the BRICS summit, and more (11 September)
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BRICS summit, warning labels for packed food, and Orangutans in Odisha
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, disagreements over the war in West Asia, and the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to India in seven years.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the red warning labels that could soon appear on packaged foods, what they will tell consumers,
The Catch Up: DGCA mandates drug test for pilots across airlines (10 September)
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The Thane data centre, Manipur musician lynched, and protest at Eiffel Tower
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose about the proposed Amazon hyperscale data centre in Thane, residents’ concerns over its demand for water and electricity, and whether the economic benefits justify its environmental and civic costs.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sakshi Chand about the alleged killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi, what CCTV footage
The Catch Up: ABVP takes on BJP (9 September)
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Instagram ads row, Jhiram Ghati verdict, and China at BRICS summit
First, we speak with The Indian Express’ Amaal Sheikh about The National Human Rights Commission issuing notices to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Delhi Police regarding paid Instagram advertisements that allegedly directed users to Telegram channels offering child sexual abuse material.Next, we speak to The Indian Expr
The Catch Up: Man with gun detained at PM Modi’s event (8 September)
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Census paused in Manipur, a govt hospital's failure, and High Court raps UP
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary about why the Census has been halted in Manipur, the demand from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC, and how questions of migration, citizenship and delimitation have deepened existing ethnic divisions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Tabshir Shams about serious gaps at the Delhi State Cancer Institute, where staff shortages and unused me
The Catch Up: Delhi building collapses; at least 7 dead (7 September)
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The rise in loans, two years post RG Kar case, and Delhi hostel collapse
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra and Aanchal Magazine about the rising trend of taking loans in India. They share how easy access to credit is one of the reasons India’s household debt has risen sharply in recent years. And why this is also something the Reserve Bank of India is increasingly concerned about.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about Kolkata's RG Kar
Central Square Foundation: Beyond training: Investing in teachers for NIPUN 2.0
Teachers are at the heart of foundational learning. Their role goes beyond delivering lessons, it includes identifying learning gaps, encouraging curiosity and creating a supportive environment for students to grow.In the last five years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the country invested in building awareness about the need for such competencies, creating FLN teaching materials, establishing learni
The Catch Up: Voter deletions in Jharkhand (4 September)
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Unpacking the GDP controversy, Muslim voters targeted, and Haryana workers' strike
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about the controversy surrounding India’s latest GDP figures, how the reported 7.8% real growth was calculated, and whether former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg’s criticism of the data is justified.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about an investigation that found BJP booth-level agents seeking the deletion of voters fro
Kenyan President ends TATA Chemicals operations (3 September)
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India at SCO, saving parks in Bengaluru, and new CEO of Ram Janmbhoomi Trust
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the the 26th SCO Summit which was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan this year and was attended by leaders of all ten SCO member states, including India, China, Russia and Pakistan. He talks about India's presence at the summit and the issues PM Modi raised.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar about a
The Catch Up: SIR inquiry in Jharkhand (2 September)
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An SC judge's letters to CJI, tribal student protest, and Delhi gangrape case
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the unusual complaint against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice S P Sharma, the allegations of administrative misconduct, and what the controversy reveals about the informal functioning of the collegium system.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ankita Deshkar about the 13-day protest by tribal s
The Catch Up: CJP’s ‘historic’ praise, CJI's ‘gesture’ reply (1 September)
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The Kriti Sanon Rakhi ad row & what's up with Hermès
This week on Casually Obsessed, Niharika, Aishwarya, and Shruti dive into the great "bikini blouse" debate, why cultural policing always lands on women, and why a Hermès store in Berlin owes a comedian way more than a cheap bottle of champagne. Also, did you know How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is finally getting a sequel? Tune in.Stay tuned to Casually Obsessed for more such fun conversations.Hosted
Kharge 'purification' row, English Vinglish in Punjab, and Messi retires
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Asad Rehman who talks about a political controversy following a shuddhikaran hawan that happened at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan two days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally at the same venue. He discusses how Rahul Gandhi has called it an act of untouchability and the made a demand for registering an FIR.Next, we speak with The India
The Catch Up: India must uphold Indus Waters Treaty (31 August)
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Noida workers' crackdown, a school under scrutiny, and Punjab farmers gear up
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the police crackdown on factory workers protesting for higher wages in Noida, why many spent weeks in jail despite courts finding insufficient evidence against them, and the lasting impact on their families.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshrestha about a government school near Jaipur where children were studying alongside fa
The Catch Up: Nepal flash floods, and more (28 August)
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Nepal flash floods, HC pulls up a govt body, and India sends oil to Russia
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy and Nikhil Ghanekar about flash floods in Nepal. Nikhil discusses the possible reasons behind the floods and why they are so catastrophic and Shubhajit details India's efforts to help Nepal manage the situation. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Aditi Raja about the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s Sales Tax
The Catch Up: 290 Indians still missing after Nepal flash floods (27 August)
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Maha anti-conversion law, personalised cancer vaccine, a trans athlete's win
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law, why Christian congregations are asking worshippers to sign self-declaration forms, and the concerns surrounding disruptions and monitoring of prayer meetings.ext, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about Intismeran, a personalised cancer vaccine that has shown promising results against skin can
The Catch Up: 100 dead in deadly Nepal flash floods (26 August)
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Chandipura Virus, rescue ops on in Odisha, and lessons from Jantar Mantar
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about the latest Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat, where 25 children have died and 39 have been confirmed infected. But the biggest question that medical professionals and researchers can't answer is where the virus is coming from.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Odisha, lea
The Catch Up: Mumbai cab drivers challenge Marathi rule (25 August)
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Jharkhand protest fallout, US on Kashmir, and the Nijjar killing case
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about why Jharkhand’s 26-day protest over alleged recruitment-exam irregularities ended, how a High Court stay complicated the government’s response, and what the cancellation and suspension of dozens of recruitment processes mean for candidates.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US Ambassador Ser
The Catch Up: Ayodhya ‘fish feast’ sees BJP vs Congress spat (24 August)
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Why Maharashtra allowed homeopaths to prescribe modern medicine
Earlier this month, Maharashtra allowed practitioners of homeopathy who have completed a specific bridge course to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council — a body traditionally meant for doctors practising modern medicine.The move has sparked protests from doctors, including strikes by the Indian Medical Association that disrupted outpatient services and elective surgeries.Why has Maharasht
The Catch Up: US travel advisory to J&K, and more (21 August)
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State of railway stations, Dharavi redevelopment, and UGC caste guidelines
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about an audit of Indian non suburban railway stations conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General. He shares the issues and lapses highlighted during the audit, the concerns they raise and the steps the government is taking. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pratip Acharya about the Dharavi redevelopment project and the requiremen
The Catch Up: UGC caste discrimination guidelines under review says Centre ( 20 August)
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Punjab’s digital university bills, school book row, and US' Kashmir advisory
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Man Aman Singh Chhina about three Bills passed by the Punjab government to establish private digital open universities, why the state says they could transform education, and the concerns raised over their compliance with UGC regulations.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ritu Sharma about how a food safety complaint at an Ahmedabad school developed into a
The Catch Up: US may re-evaluate J&K travel advisory (19 August)
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The FCRA bill, NASA's invitation to ISRO, and Jharkhand protests update
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment or the FCRA bill which is facing objections from the opposition and Church groups. He discusses how the bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, what this means and the political significance of the same.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about NASA in
The Catch Up: Madrassa allegedly built on UP govt land demolished (18 August)
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Mumbai landslide warnings, an eroding coast, and BJP's reshuffle
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pratip Acharya about the deadly landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla, why repeated warnings about the vulnerable hillside went unaddressed, and what the tragedy reveals about the city’s failure to mitigate known landslide risks.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the steady erosion of Odisha’s coastline, the districts most severely affected, and w
The Catch Up: Vijay government at 100 days (17 August)
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Everything your health checkup should include
Today on the show, we take a break from our usual programming to bring you a complete guide on what your health checkup should include—regardless of your age, sex, or lifestyle.The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt breaks down which tests are an absolute must, which ones are unnecessary, how often you should get them done, and whether a good result on paper means you can skip a visit to the doctor.This
The Catch Up: Tata succession, Sukhbir Badal attack, and more (14 August)
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Overhauling drugs law, Maha's new bike taxi rules, and Tata Sons' chairman
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a bill being brought by the government to replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940. She talks about the bill, why it requires an overhaul and why the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry is opposing the new bill. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Ishika Gupta about Maharashtra's new bike and taxi rules and how they will impa
The Catch Up: Sukhbir Badal attacked in Maharashtra (13 August)
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TMC led health scheme flagged, Third Mumbai, and Karnataka bans tobacco
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra about the police cases and serious allegations surrounding Sebaashray, the healthcare initiative closely associated with Abhishek Banerjee’s Diamond Harbour Model, and why he has dismissed the accusations as politically motivated.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sabah Virani about plans for Third Mumbai, a new urban centre spanning 124 village
The Catch Up: 7 dead, several trapped after landslide in Mumbai (12 August)
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Merchant fees for UPI, a 200 crore property scam, and Air India mishap
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Siddharth Upasani about the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which proposes that banks and payment system providers should be allowed to charge merchants a fee for certain UPI and RuPay debit card transactions.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pragynesh about a crime network that used fake documents and bank deals to target people lookin
The Catch Up: Cricketer Abishek Porel arrested for alleged rape of medical student (11 August)
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Tarun Tejpal verdict, healthcare system crisis, and PoK elections
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Bombay High Court’s conviction of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, why it overturned his earlier acquittal, and its observation that the notion of a “perfect victim” is a myth.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about the series of protests affecting Maharashtra’s healthcar
The Catch Up: Polls in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir put off (10 August)
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Problems with the RDI fund, Sheikh Hasina's statement, and caste census
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about an Indian Express investigation into the Research Development and Innovation Fund. This is a new fund introduced by the government to provide financial support to companies and startups working on cutting edge research in critical technology areas such as AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, robotics, healthcare and defence.Next, we s
The Catch Up: Over Rs 2,100 cr cleared, 62% linked to govt tech fund panel (7 August)
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Organ transplant portal, the Bankipur win, and Tarun Tejpal case verdict
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about NOTTO’s new real-time portal and mobile application for organ transplants, how it will create a nationwide waiting list and match donors with recipients, and the challenges it may face.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Santosh Singh about Prashant Kishor’s victory in the Bankipur bypoll, how he breached one of the BJP’s safest urban stro
The Catch Up: Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal sentenced in 2013 rape case (6 August)
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Punjab protests, CCTVs in police stations, and Sheikh Hasina's return
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga who talks about the protests happening in Punjab, where people from different groups like employee unions, contractual workers, and unemployed youth are demanding better wages, regular recruitment, and the fulfilment of promises made by the government.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about a Supreme Court mandate from 2020
The Catch Up: Vijay sketches Tamil Nadu’s next growth model (5 August)
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RSS' Gen Z push, 4000 cr litre drinking water dumped, and a mid-air scare
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre about the RSS’s intensified outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why Mohan Bhagwat’s interaction with nearly 2,000 teenagers is being viewed as a response to the organisation’s growing disconnect with young people.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pratip Acharya about why Mumbai pumped more than 4,000 crore litres of rainwater into the Ar
The Catch Up: Udhayanidhi Stalin held over remarks about Vijay (4 August)
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Hockey jersey row, cervical cancer drug, and Prashant Kishor's victory
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda about the recent change in the jersey colour for the Indian men's and women's Hockey teams. He discusses the new colour, what Hockey India and the teams said about it, and the negative response it is receiving. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a new drug that can potentially help fight cervical cancer. The medication,
The Catch Up: Prashant Kishor wins the Bankipur bypoll (3 August)
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Relooking at the Indus Water Treaty, GI tag row, and threat to tiger corridor
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about why India wants to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, what has changed since the agreement was placed in abeyance, and whether the two countries can continue sharing river waters without a formal arrangement.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Harish Damodaran about why farmers in Rajasthan are challenging the GI tags gra
The Catch Up: SC seeks protest records, NEET probe advances, and more (31 July)
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NEET row: New anti-cheating bill, pellet gun use, and govt on protest FIRs
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the new anti-cheating bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha this week. He shares the provisions of the bill, the concerns and questions that were raised by the opposition and the response given by the centre. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pragyanesh about the official records regarding the use of an anti-riot gun in the CJP prot
The Catch Up: SC questions Bihar about unelected minister (30 July)
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Protest surveillance, Jharkhand recruitment row, and a Minister’s refund
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla about a PIL before the Delhi High Court challenging the use of facial recognition technology and AI-powered surveillance at the Cockroach Janata Party protests in Delhi, and the larger constitutional questions it raises about privacy, free speech and the right to protest.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about the latest Jharkha
The Catch Up: Amit Shah ‘culpable or incompetent’ says Rahul Gandhi (29 July)
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ANI vs Open AI case, Vikram-1's success, and legal action against protesters
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a ruling given by the Delhi High Court regarding copyrights and AI in India. The case was filed by news agency ANI which accused OpenAI of using its copyrighted material to train ChatGPT. She talks about the ruling, what it means for creators and what can be expected going forward.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about
The Catch Up: Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre over CJP crackdown (28 July)
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