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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 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
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
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)
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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
The Catch Up: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks in Doha (29 June)
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Bengal mid-day meal row, Karnataka farmers protest, and a mass poisoning plot
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Rinku Ghosh and Sweety Kumari about West Bengal’s decision to remove eggs from mid-day meals in Kolkata under a new pilot project with ISKCON, the nutritional importance of eggs for children, and the political backlash surrounding the move.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Akram M about Karnataka’s proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project, wh
The Catch Up: MEA says passport isn’t proof of citizenship, and more (26 June)
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Delhi rape-murder case, Rajasthan childbirth crisis, and new evidence in Pahalgam attack
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi, the accused’s criminal history, and the questions the case has raised about child safety, policing, and background verification by ride-hailing platforms.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshresth about a series of childbirth-related complications in Rajasthan, after similar cases
The Catch Up: Jawans storm Kashmir police station (25 June)
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Mobile Creches: Accelerating ECD - The Haryana Blueprint
In the early years of a child's life, consistent care, nutrition, and emotional support lay the foundation for early childhood development. Haryana's Crèche Policy is attempting to address this need by creating support systems for working parents and ensuring young children receive proper care in their formative years.The Indian Express brings to you our third episode in association with Mobile Cr
Protecting Western Ghats, food inflation concerns, and FCRA rules tightened
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about the Western Ghats and how after over a decade, the centre is finally close to notifying the Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the region. Nikhil talks about the challenges that were faced in the process, what caused the delays, what will change once the notification is out and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Rural Affairs an
The Catch Up: 3 killed in Kolkata warehouse collapse (24 June)
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MP CM kin's 168 acres, NGO workers assaulted, and detention over RSS post
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Jay Mazoomdar about an investigation that found Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, his family members, and their companies acquired at least 137 plots across Ujjain after he came to power, raising questions about conflict of interest amid the city’s rapid urban expansion.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the assault of two NGO wo
The Catch Up: Plot behind Lohagad fort murder row (23 June)
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Nimbalkar murder case, Delhi EV policy 2.0, and govt staff under scanner
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sadaf Modak about the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar. She shares the recent developments in the case according to which eight people who had been accused have been acquitted. She talks about the decision, the reasons behind it and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about the draft Electric Vehicle policy 2.0
The Catch Up: Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM (22 June)
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TMC accused publicly shamed, Shiv Sena crisis, and NEET-UG retest
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the controversy in West Bengal after several Trinamool Congress leaders accused of crimes were publicly paraded by the police, prompting criticism from the Calcutta High Court even as many locals appeared to support the crackdown.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Alok Deshpande about the fresh crisis within Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena,
The Catch Up: US and Iran peace deal, and more (19 June)
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What India's biggest health survey reveals and what it leaves out
Recently, the Ministry of Health released the findings of the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's largest health survey. The survey significantly helps us understand what indicators related to issues like hypertension, obesity, cancer, women's and children's health reveal about the country's health.While the survey points to significant gains across several health indicators, it al
The Catch Up: Chhattisgarh BJP leader burnt alive in car (18 June)
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Mobile Creches: Fatherhood - a shared responsibility in Early Childhood Development
Fatherhood plays a vital role in a child's emotional, social, and psychological development. Sometimes just showing up makes your child feel safe and seen. And children thrive when they feel seen, heard, and valued by their fathers. As part of our ongoing collaboration with Mobile Creches, The Indian Express brings you a Father's Day Special episode featuring Nikhil Taneja, Co-Founder and CEO of Y
H-1B court ruling, Mumbai's premium bus services, and Trump's Iran warning
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about a US District Court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and what the decision means for Indian professionals and students who rely on the programme. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Ishika Gupta about Mumbai’s growing premium bus network, why more commuters are willing to pay for g
The Catch Up: Trump says Iran peace deal not final (17 June)
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Brain-eating amoeba, exporters in a bind, and NCERT withdraws decision
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a brain-eating amoeba which is causing cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis in Kerala. While the state saw just eight cases of the infection from 2016 to 2023, cases surged in the last two years. And in the last five months of this year alone, the cases in Kerala rose to 133 and 33 deaths. Anonna talks about the infection, the symp
The Catch Up: Mamata Banerjee challenges her own poll loss in court (16 June)
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'Rs 370 Biryani' row, Delhi's water crisis, and NCERT censors ancient artefact
First, we speak to The Indian Express' Mohamed Thaver about yet another comedy show controversy, after a crowd-work clip from comedian Pranit More’s live performance triggered backlash, disciplinary action against audience members involved, and even an FIR by Maharashtra Cyber.Next, The Indian Express' Sophiya Nathew talks about Delhi’s water crisis, after residents in several parts of South Delhi
The Catch Up: US-Iran reach a deal, says Trump (15 June)
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Fertiliser shortage, Mumbai’s newest flyover, and the TMC crisis
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about farmers' protests being staged in five Indian states: Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. She shares that the protests stem from a shortage of fertilisers that are required for the paddy season. She discusses the reasons behind this, how it will impact the paddy and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pratip Ach
The Catch Up: Delhi Gymkhana files, and more (12 June)
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Indian sailors killed in Hormuz, relief for airlines, and risks of a wider war
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the deaths of three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello after a US strike near the Strait of Hormuz, and what the incident means for India as a close strategic partner of the United States with thousands of citizens working in the region.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about the Centre’s Rs 10,0
The Catch Up: 3 Indian sailors killed in US attack (11 June)
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Mobile Creches: Accelerating action on Early Childhood Development
The period from birth to age six is very crucial for a child’s growth. What happens in these years at home, at the creche, in the community, determines the trajectory of a child’s entire life. This is when early childhood development takes center stage.The Indian Express in association with Mobile Creches brings to you a five part series, where we are going to have insightful conversations with ex
Khan sir controversy, a road not built, and Modi becomes longest serving PM
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about the controversy surrounding Khan sir. Khan sir is one of the most popular educators and Youtubers in India, but recently his institute in Patna was allegedly attacked and vandalized. While the investigation was going on regarding the same, a FIR was also filed against Khan sir himself.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Aditi Raja w
The Catch Up: Khan Sir knocks on Patna High Court’s doors for relief (10 June)
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TMC crisis, solar energy hurdles, and Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra about the deepening rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, where a large group of MLAs and MPs have challenged the leadership of Abhishek Banerjee, raising questions about the party’s future after its electoral defeat in West Bengal.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about India’s solar power transition, the progress of flagship s
The Catch Up: Jharkhand HC issues landmark guidelines (9 June)
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CJP's first protest, India-Nepal ties, and Vizag steel plant accident
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Drishti Jain about the Cockroach Janta Party's first protest, which took place on Saturday. She shares how things unfolded, the movement's founder Abhijit Dipke's return to India, how he and the other leaders led the protest, their demands, the people, especially students who gathered in support and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Af
The Catch Up: TMC Lok Sabha MPs want to join BJP (8 June)
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Delhi hotel fire, Rajkot labour room video case, and cracks in INDIA bloc
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the deadly fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Delhi’s Hauz Rani that killed 21 people, and how the tragedy has exposed alleged fire safety violations, illegal construction, and regulatory failures across the city’s guesthouse sector.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about the Rajkot maternity hospital CCTV case, where footage of f
The Catch Up: K. Annamalai quits BJP, and more (5 June)
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Maharashtra's Marathi mandate, plea for a memorial, and India's SHG scheme
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose about Maharashtra’s new Marathi language requirement for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers, and how thousands of migrant workers in Mumbai are balancing long shifts with language classes to keep their permits.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Aditi Raja about the debate over how the Ahmedabad Air India crash site should be remembered, after the
The Catch Up: NHRC takes cognisance of Express report (4 June)
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A mining project exempted, codeine addiction, and 21 people killed in a fire
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdar about a mining project recently exempted by the Maharashtra government from wildlife clearance because it does not fall in any tiger corridor. However, the map submitted by the company to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forests stated otherwise. He talks about the project, the importance of clearances, and more.Next, we talk to
The Catch Up: 21 killed in Malviya Nagar fire (3 June)
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Express Investigation: Inside Delhi's killer dust crisis
Every winter, as Delhi's pollution levels peak, the conversation tends to focus on the same culprits: vehicles, construction, and garbage burning. But one of the biggest contributors to the city's pollution crisis—one that remains with us throughout the year—barely gets discussed: dust.A year-long Indian Express investigation examined road dust in Delhi and tracked the movement of the city's Mecha
The Catch Up: Ex-judge, son to be lodged in Bhopal jail in Twisha death case (2 June)
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VFS Global under scanner, Quad meets again, and Annamalai to quit BJP
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Chief of National Bureau Sandeep Singh and investigative journalist Ritu Sarin about a global investigation into VFS Global, the visa services giant that processes millions of Schengen visa applications, and the concerns raised over optional paid services, privacy, and data protection practices.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Sh
The Catch Up: Annamalai expected to quit BJP (1 June)
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SIR's legality, CBSE digital evaluation row, and a building collapse
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Supreme Court upholding the legality of the Special Intensive Revision process. She talks about the judgement, why the SIR was challenged in the first place and what it means for the people whose names have been deleted from the electoral rolls.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about t
The Catch Up: SC says accountability must in NEET paper leak case and more (29 May)
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Delhi Gymkhana row, India's water crisis, and Byju's collapse
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh about the Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction row, why the Centre has asked one of Delhi’s oldest elite institutions to vacate its Lutyens’ premises, and how a parallel rent dispute has complicated the standoff.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Jayprakash Naidu about the worsening drinking water crisis in Riwa village near Raipur, where residents con
The Catch Up: Siddaramaiah steps down as CM (28 May)
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Abortion post 20 weeks, risks of warmer nights, and ex Kerala CM under scanner
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about a case where the Supreme Court allowed a 15 year old girl to terminate a 30 week pregnancy. She highlights what stands out in the case and how the role played by the government in such cases is changing. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Science Editor Amitabh Sinha about increasing heatwave conditions and how
The Catch Up: Petitioners slam SIR verdict (27 May)
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J&K's anti-drug drive, Bandra's garib nagar demolitions, and a wedding scam
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal about Jammu and Kashmir’s intensified anti-drug campaign and how the crackdown is expanding beyond arrests to measures such as passport cancellations and property demolitions.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Ishika Gupta about Mumbai’s recent demolition drive in Garib Nagar, where hundreds of structures, including two mosques, were razed by r
The Catch Up: Students hit by CBSE’s digital evaluation (26 May)
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The stray dog issue, Cockroach Janta Party's rise, and tiger attacks in MP
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Amaal Sheikh and Drishti Jain about a new Supreme Court order regarding the treatment of stray dogs. Amaal talks about the case, the new order and what the apex court expects from the states. And Drishti updates us on the on-the-ground infrastructure available for implementing the order. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jatin Anand about the Cockroach J
The Catch Up: Delhi pollution and dust crisis (25 May)
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Manipur crisis deepens, BJP's first moves in Bengal, and Vinesh allowed to compete
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah about the escalating tensions in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga communities.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra about the first major policy decisions of West Bengal’s new BJP government, including welfare changes and the scrapping of the OBC reservation list.(15:34)And in the end, we look at the Delhi High Court’s de
The Catch Up: Twisha’s mother-in-law tampered with evidence, MP govt tells court (22 May)
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SC questions itself on bail, Veera Pasi's legacy, and a stateless woman
First, we speak to The Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath about a Supreme Court bench that expressed reservations about another bench's decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, and what this means for undertrial rights under UAPA.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about Rahul Gandhi unveiling a statue of Dalit freedom fighter Veera Pasi in Raebareli, and what it reveals
The Catch Up: HC reserves verdict on Chadha’s plea (21 May)
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PM Modi's Europe tour, mission SMILE, and improving road safety
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about PM Modi's five day Europe visit. He shares the significance of this trip, especially given the geopolitical situation, highlights from the India-Nordic Summit, and how it will impact India's relations with Europe going forward. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about a space exploration mission t
The Catch Up: Senior Congress Dalit leaders at Maya’s door (20 May)
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Challenge to Great Nicobar project, chemists' strike, and Twisha Sharma's case
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the legal challenge to the Great Nicobar mega project, and the allegations that tribal consent and forest rights protections were bypassed to clear the project.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the nationwide strike by chemists and druggists, who say e-pharmacies and instant medicine delivery platforms are operating
The Catch Up: India, Vietnam discuss deepening defence ties (19 May)
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Express Investigation: How bureaucrats used sports funds to upgrade colony
An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats. In this episode, we speak to Mihir Vasavda, who undertook this investigation, about how the National Sports Development Fund was allegedly diverted, t
The Catch Up: Air India flights face major disruptions (18 May)
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Behind the NEET paper leak, Hijab ban roll back, and CBSE three language rule
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about the investigation regarding the NEET 2026 paper leak. He shares what led to the initial doubt, how it was confirmed, the probe and how the government has reacted to the leak.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Akram M. about Karnataka: how the state government reversed the 2022 order that had effectively barred hijabs in schools and pre-unive
The Catch Up: NEET UG 2026 cancelled; CBI inquiry ordered (15 May)
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Kerala's new CM, a course on PM Modi, and FIR over a post
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Liz Mathew about the Congress high command naming V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, and what his elevation reveals about the party’s internal politics and future strategy.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Aditi Raja about the new Sociology curriculum at MS University in Vadodara, which includes modules on Modi Tattva, RSS fieldwork, and Hindu
The Catch Up: Funds meant for athletes routed to bureaucrats’ pools (14 May)
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India's forex reserves problem, Rajasthan maternal deaths, and SIR concerns
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about PM Modi urging people to reduce the use of Petroleum products. While this is happening against the backdrop of the Iran war, the reason behind this is India's forex or foreign exchange reserves which have sharply depleted since the war began. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha about cases of maternal deaths that have surfac
The Catch Up: Vijay removes astrologer as Officer on Special Duty (13 May)
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Fuel price worries, Bengal CM aide's murder, and another bridge collapse
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma about the mounting pressure on India’s state-owned oil marketing companies as global energy prices remain elevated amid the continuing West Asia conflict.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and why investigators now believe the killi
The Catch Up: NEET-UG cancelled over suspected leak (12 May)
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Hantavirus concerns, breaking barriers in sailing, and AI defence systems
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about Hantavirus and how it caused the deaths of three people on a cruise travelling from Argentina to Spain. The virus was contracted by a few more passengers onboard. Anonna talks about the virus, its symptoms and how serious the situation was on the cruise. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shivani Naik about two teenage girls from Telangana
The Catch Up: Bengal BJP govt holds first Cabinet meeting (11 May)
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