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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: US travel advisory to J&K, and more (21 August)
The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Assam floods, inside a new cyber threat, and Pradhan welcomed in LS
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah about the devastating floods in Assam that have claimed dozens of lives, displaced lakhs of people, and triggered one of the state's largest rescue operations in recent years. She explains what has made this year's floods particularly severe, the scale of the destruction, and the challenges that still lie ahead.Next, we talk to The Indian Expre
The Catch Up: Dharmendra Pradhan’s day in Parliament after resignation (27 July)
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Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, FDA crackdown in Mumbai, and Gujarat floods
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Jatin Anand about Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He discusses the events of the past week and how they culminated in the government accepting the demands of the students and the Cockroach Janta Party, who had been protesting for over a month.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Heena Khandelwal about how the arrival of a bureaucrat
The Catch Up: PM’s move amid NEET rage (24 July)
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All education: Budget allocations, Jauhar Uni demolition, and more exam leaks
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about why education’s share of the Union Budget has steadily declined over the past decade, what that reveals about the government’s priorities, and how underinvestment may be shaping everything from exam leaks to faculty shortages amid the ongoing student protests.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth about the demolition order issue
The Catch Up: 2,500 detained across Kashmir in crackdown (23 July)
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Mobile Creches: How can Early Childhood Development get the right funding
Early childhood development lays the foundation for a child's future, with the first five years playing a crucial role in shaping brain development, emotional well-being, language skills, and overall health. Experiences during this period have a lasting impact on a child's ability to learn, adapt, and thrive.Realising these benefits, however, depends on consistent and adequate financing. Investmen
Vande Mataram's legal status, silver at Vaishno Devi, and govt on NEET row
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak and Vineet Bhalla about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's plan to introduce an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 in the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Parliament, which might change the legal status of Vande Mataram.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Arun Sharma about allegations of adulteration and possibl
The Catch Up: Crowd swells at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar again (22 July)
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CJP protest crackdown, China's AI push, and Angen's big win
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Alok Singh about how the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak escalated into violent clashes in Delhi, why police were caught off guard, and how the confrontation has now widened into a larger political battle.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about this year’s World AI Conference in Shanghai, where China used t
The Catch Up: Police detain Rahul Gandhi from protest site near PM’s residence (21 July)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
What the Satluj takedown means for freedom of expression
With the government's unprecedented decision to take down the film Satluj from an OTT platform, we answer three questions: What law was used to do it? What does this mean for other films and online content? And what story is the film trying to tell?Guests: The Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath, Manraj Grewal Sharma, and Shubhra Gupta.Hosted, produced and written by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixe
The Catch Up: CJP leaders give three demands to minister (20 July)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Behind Sonam Wangchuk removal, the cost of e-KYC, and Monsoon Session kicks off
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi High Court order cited by the police, and how the protest has evolved ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about the death of a 75-year-old tuberculosis patient in Jharkhand, whose family spent months tr
The Catch Up: Monsoon Session, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, and more (17 July)
The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
NCP(SP) delimitation stand, India's first hydrogen train, and Mission Aagman
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Alok Deshpande about an announcement made by Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). Working party president and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule said that the party would support the Centre’s proposed delimitation Bill, but with one condition, that it must provide for a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states. Alok talks about the condition, what it means for the party
The Catch Up: At least 2 dead amid ‘unprecedented rush’ during Rath Yatra in Puri (16 July)
The healdines of the day by The Indian Express
Skin-lightening creams under scrutiny, weekly insulin shot, and Melbourne protest
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about Maharashtra FDA’s warning over skin-lightening creams found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury and lead, why these toxic ingredients continue to be used, and what consumers should watch out for.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about Icodec, the world’s first once-a-week insulin shot, recently launched in India, and
The Catch Up: US Russia sanctions bill (15 July)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Thefts in the railway, behind tree fall deaths, and book bannings
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about thefts that have been happening in the Indian Railways. He tells us that in the last few years 1.27 crore pieces of linen have been stolen by passengers from the bedroll kits provided to them in the Indian Railway AC coaches. He discusses the investigation, its findings, and the steps the railways are taking. Next, we speak with The Ind
The Catch Up: SC says alternative Namaz site till Bhojshala decision (14 July)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
7000 cr missing link fails, Bihar teen left to die, and a scholarship fraud
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sabah Virani about the landslide that struck the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link during its first monsoon, and what the incident reveals about the engineering, safety measures, and long-term resilience of one of Maharashtra’s biggest infrastructure projects.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukhbir Siwach about the case of a 16-year-o
The Catch Up: MP college, bank officials colluded to pocket govt scholarships (13 July)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Should you be worried about E20 fuel?
With the government's ethanol fuel programme under fire, The Indian Express' National Business Editor, Anil Sasi, joins us to answer three questions: Why did the government start blending ethanol with petrol? Can E20 actually damage your vehicle? And what can India learn from Brazil, which made this transition decades ago?Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
The Catch Up: Ram Temple donation scandal unfolds, and more (10 July)
The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
Tackling women's reservation, Wayanad landslide, and a 30 year long scam
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about Women's Reservation and the new constitutional amendment that the government wants to bring in order to be able to implement it. He talks about the challenges the government could face in the process and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about a landslide in Kerala's Wayanad that has killed three people and left m
The Catch Up: Mileage ‘marginally’ impacted by E20 says Nitin Gadkari (9 July)
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Bill passed unread by MLAs, retaining more Agniveers, and Badrinath probe
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Kanchan Vasadev about the controversy over Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law, after MLAs admitted they passed the Bill without reading it, reigniting questions about legislative scrutiny, the anti-defection law, and the role of Select Committees in lawmaking.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amrita Nayak Dutta about the changes the armed forces are seeking to th
The Catch Up: 1,091 trees to be moved, felled for Delhi housing project (8 July)
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E-rickshaw battery hacks, mosque demolitions, and child sex abuse ads on Insta
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about an unusual problem faced by e-rickshaw drivers in Delhi, where their vehicles suddenly stop working in the middle of road because they are being controlled by certain Bluetooth applications. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha about a number of mosques being demolished in Rajasthan's Barmer and Bikaner. She talks a
The Catch Up: Before deadly Kerala tunnel collapse, warning ignored (7 July)
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Bhagwant Mann controversy, Ram Temple theft case, and monsoon turns deadly
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Varinder Bhatia about the controversy surrounding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after the Akal Takht’s verdict on an alleged video, the subsequent police investigation into forged forensic reports, and where the case goes from here.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth about the widening investigation into the alleged theft of donations at
The Catch Up: Maharashtra on high alert, 10 dead amid intense spell of rain (6 July)
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Why everything feels more expensive right now
With inflation being a persistent concern for people, The Indian Express’ Udit Misra joins us to answer three questions: Do the prices of things always have to go up? Would we be better off if, instead of prices going up, they actually went down? And what can the government actually do to make things more affordable?Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
The Catch Up: India, Japan sign defence pact, and more (3 July)
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The Sarla Bhat case, India's fake drug crackdown, and WhatsApp's username
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal about the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, and why a chargesheet filed 36 years later naming former JKLF chief Yasin Malik is significant in the larger context of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Centre’s expanded QR code-based track and trace system for medicines
The Catch Up: Mehbooba Mufti heads to Tehran for Khamenei’s funeral (2 July)
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Mobile Creches - Build the workforce, build the system: Accelerating India's ECD agenda
The care economy is one of the most important enablers of women's participation in the workforce. Women more often than not perform a disproportionate share of unpaid care work, which often limits their ability to work full-time, or pursue career advancement. When quality childcare services are accessible and affordable, this unpaid burden is reduced, allowing more women to enter, remain in, and
Illegal fertility racket, Chattisgarh serial killings, and a call for peace
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Purnima Sah about a fertility racket that has been uncovered in Maharashtra, where financially vulnerable women were made to donate their eggs multiple times for a payment of Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000. She talks about the network, how it operated and the investigation.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu who talks about a series of eight
The Catch Up: India has asked WhatsApp to halt its username feature rollout (1 July)
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20 national records in 90 days, Europe’s deadly heatwave, and a 18 cr fraud
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nihal Koshie about Indian athletics’ remarkable run of performances, with more than 20 national records broken in just over three months, and how changes in coaching, competition, and training are reshaping the sport.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about Europe’s latest heatwave, why scientists say climate change is making such extreme temp
The Catch Up: Europe’s worst heatwave (30 June)
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Ram Temple ‘theft’, TET paper leak, and floods in Arunachal Pradesh
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about Ayodhya, where allegations of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple have triggered a major controversy. He shares what the investigation revealed, how the theft was conducted, who has been accused and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Soham Shah about the Maharashtra Teacher's Eligibility Test (TET) gett
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