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The Catch Up: 5 July 2:58

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda It’s the 5th of July and here are the top headlines of the week. The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested six satsang organizers yesterday in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people and injured several others on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minis…

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Behind the Hathras stampede, Rahul Gandhi in LS, and return of the champions 25:14

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First, Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra explains the circumstances that led to the Hathras stampede, which killed over 121 people, and what the investigation has revealed so far about the lapses and the preacher who convened the event. Next, Indian Express' Chief of National Political Bureau Manoj CG discusses why Rahul Gandhi's first speech as Leade…

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The Catch Up: 4 July 3:00

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda Today is the 4th of July and here are today’s headlines. Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan invited Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren to form the government in the state today, a day after his predecessor Champai Soren stepped down as Chief Minis…

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Flogged for ‘falling in love', brain implant for epilepsy, and Soren to return 21:50

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First, Indian Express' Sweety Kumari talks to us about a case where a couple got brutally assaulted for an alleged extramarital affair in West Bengal by a TMC functionary as a part of a public punishment. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt speaks to us about the world's first brain implant done for controlling epileptic seizures and how the technolo…

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The Catch Up: 3 July 3:24

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Shashank Bhargava Today is the 3rd of July and here are today’s headlines. The Supreme Court said that every accused has the right to a speedy trial, despite the seriousness of the charges, and chided the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for opposing the bail plea of a man who has b…

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Concerns over new criminal laws, cake cutting row, and 116 die in stampede 26:38

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First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the major changes introduced by the new criminal laws and the concerns that they raise. Next, Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh explains why the Gujarat police and the state BJP are in a predicament over a cake-cutting incident (17:00). And in the end, we provide an update on the stampede in Hathras, Ut…

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The Catch Up: 2 July 2:57

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda Today is the 2nd of July and here are today’s headlines. At least 27 people, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man, were killed in a stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras today. According to the police, a religious event was underway in the village of Mughalgarhi in Ha…

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An interfaith relationship in UP, Private Papers, and reservation row 25:20

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First, Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra talks to us about a case where an interfaith relationship led to some harsh consequences. Dheeraj shares how six houses that belonged to a Muslim family have been demolished because the members of the family tried to allegedly abduct a 20-year-old Hindu woman. Next, Indian Express’ Divya A speaks to us about th…

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The Catch Up: 1 July 3:12

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank Bhargava. It’s the 1st of July and here are today's headlines. A ruckus ensued in the Lok Sabha during the first speech of Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the 18th Lok Sabha. The commotion began when Gandhi gestured toward the Treasury Bench and rema…

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Everything you need to know about getting health insurance 38:52

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Are you someone who does not have health insurance? Or you do, but are wondering if you should switch plans, or worried that you missed out on something? In this special episode, we speak to Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt to discuss the A to Z of getting health insurance. We will break down jargon, consider all important factors, and bust myths to hel…

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The Catch Up: 28 June 3:06

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The headlines of this week from the Indian Express.By Express Audio

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Ram Temple water leak, resilient infrastructure, and 2 arrested in paper leak 22:08

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First, Indian Express' Maulshree Seth talks to us about the Ram Temple and the water leak and water logging that it is facing. She shares the reasons behind the leak and the details of what the chief priest and the temple authorities had to say about it. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha speaks to us about the need to develop disaster resilient i…

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The Catch Up: 27 June 2:52

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 27th of June and here are today's headlines. Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses today, President Droupadi Murmu said, quote “Opposing policies and disrupting proceedings of Parliament are two different things. When Parliament is run smoothly, there’s health…

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Renaming health centres as 'mandirs', LS Speaker's role, and Pitroda returns 23:49

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First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt discusses the Centre's rebranding of its flagship Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers as "Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs," and how two North-Eastern states have opposed this idea. Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains the significance of the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and how the Speaker's i…

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The Catch Up: 26 June 3:45

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 26th of June and here are today's headlines. Lok Sabha MP Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha Speaker today by a voice vote for the second time in a row. The Opposition did not press for a division of votes and pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab declared Birla as el…

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Delhi's water crisis, the Great Nicobar Project, and BJP on the Emergency 20:46

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First, Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind talks to us about the Delhi water crisis and the reasons behind it. She shares the sources through which Delhi gets its water and the Supreme Court's order according to which Delhi should receive water from Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Next, Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar speaks to us about the governmen…

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The Catch Up: 25 June 3:34

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his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 25th of June and here are today's headlines. The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of a juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash case. The court allowed a habeas corpus plea by his aunt seeking quashing of remand orders sending him to observation home. Th…

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Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, Yoga as a sport, and 18th Lok Sabha's first day 27:41

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First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses why a trial court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, why the Delhi High Court stayed the decision, and what the Supreme Court will now be considering. Next, Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavdatalks about how India wants the inclusion of sports like Twenty20 Cricket, Kabaddi, Chess, Squ…

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The Catch Up: 24 June 3:26

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 24th of June and here are today's headlines. In the first sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha today, Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi were seen holding up copies of the Constitution book as Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked up to take oath as the member of th…

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NEET-NET crisis spirals, China under Modi 3.0, and Kejriwal moves SC 28:29

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First, Indian Express' National Education Editor Ritika Chopra talks to us about the irregularities that have come to light about the NEET UG 2024 examination. She also shares the steps that have been taken by the authorities and the reasons behind the postponement and cancellation of other national examinations. Next, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Af…

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The Catch Up: 21 June 3:40

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 21st of June and here are the top stories of the week. Under scanner for the cancellation of UGC NET and facing criticism for the NEET issue, the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that the enquiry conducted till now shows evidence of “er…

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Inside a heat stroke unit, UGC-NET cancelled, and putting Olympians to sleep 18:54

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First, Indian Express’ Ankita Upadhyay tells us about North India’s first heat stroke unit, set up at RML Hospital, and about Raju Kumar, who was recently admitted there. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind discusses the Ministry of Education’s decision to cancel the recently conducted University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (U…

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The Catch Up: 20 June 3:15

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 20th of June and here are today's headlines. As the controversy around the NEET-UG 2024 heightens, the Supreme Court refused to put a stay in the counselling process ,while hearing fresh petitions seeking cancellation of the exam. The apex court sought responses f…

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Rise in Maoist casualties, Nikhil Gupta moved to US, and heatstroke deaths 18:31

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First, Indian Express' Jayprakash S Naidu explains what happened in Chhattisgarh where 8 Maoists were killed in an encounter by the security forces on June 15. He also shares how the frequency of such anti-Naxal encounters are increasing and why is it so. Next, Indian Express’ Divya A speaks to us about the extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the United…

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The Catch Up: 19 June 3:17

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 19th of June and here are today's headlines. Beeda Madhuri, the daughter of YSRCP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Masthan Rao, allegedly ran over a 22-year-old man sleeping on a pavement in Chennai on Monday evening. The incident has sparked a furore as Madhuri, w…

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NCERT revisions, charges against Arundhati Roy, and no graduate in 13 years 27:51

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First, Indian Express’ Chief of the National Bureau Ritika Chopra discusses the changes made to the 11th and 12th standard NCERT political science textbooks regarding the Babri Masjid demolition and the 2002 Gujarat riots. Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains why writer and activist Arundhati Roy and Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain, a former…

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The Catch Up: 18 June 3:54

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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 th…

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NEET UG Row, protecting Western Ghats, and Kanchanjunga Express crash 23:35

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First, Indian Express' Deeksha Teri joins us to talk about the NEET UG 2024 controversy. She talks about the high-powered committee that was formed to look into the grace marks awarded to the candidates and whether or not it was fair to do so. She also shares the recommendations of the committee. Next, Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar speaks to us a…

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The Catch Up: 17 June 3:16

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 17th of June and here are today's headlines. At least nine people were killed and 25 others were injured today after the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in West Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri. According to reports, three coaches at the back of…

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Protest over a Muslim woman's flat, ‘evidence’ for Mahabharata, and RSS on BJP 30:07

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First, Indian Express’ Aditi Raja tells us about the residents of a housing complex in Gujarat who are protesting against a Muslim woman and her family moving into the area. Next, Indian Express’ Adrija RoyChowdhury discusses the efforts made by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to find evidence for the Mahabharata (13:24). And in the end, I…

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The Catch Up: 14 June 3:13

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his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 14th of June and here are the top stories of the week. In the midst of a controversy over the NEET-UG results declared on 4th of June, including allegations of a paper leak, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there was no evidence of a paper leak. NTA …

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J&K's terror attacks, Agnipath scheme, and postal recruitment 'fraud' 22:46

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First, Indian Express' Arun Sharma joins us to talk about the terrorist attack that happened in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, where 9 pilgrims were killed and 33 were left injured when fire was opened on a bus which then plunged into a gorge. Next, Indian Express’ Amrita Nayak Dutta speaks to us about the Agnipath scheme that was introduced b…

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The Catch Up: 13 June 3:17

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 13th of June and here are today's headlines. BJP leader Pema Khandu was sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third consecutive term at Itanagar today. The BJP returned to power in the northeastern state for the third time in a row, winning 46 seats…

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Why actor Darshan was arrested, BJP's first Odisha CM, and the Kuwait fire 20:52

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First, Indian Express’ Kiran Parashar tells us about the murder case involving popular Kannada actor Darshan, who has been taken into police custody. Next, Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi talks about Odisha’s new Chief Minister, the reasons behind the BJP's choice, and the challenges that lie ahead for him (09:22). And in the end, we provide a quick u…

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The Catch Up: 12 June 3:29

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his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 12th of June and here are today's headlines. Hours after a Central Reserve Police Force personnel died following an encounter with militants during a search operation in Kathua, the Jammu and Kashmir Police today killed a second militant hiding in the area. The sla…

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Modi 3.0 cabinet, what Shivraj Singh Chouhan did for MP, and India-US ties 25:15

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First, Indian Express' Vikas Pathak joins us to talk about the new cabinet that has been formed under the Modi government 3.0. With some changes and some similarities, the new cabinet is signaling towards continuity. Next, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran speaks to us about the appointment of Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the Union …

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The Catch Up: 11 June 3:43

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It’s the 11th of June and here are today's headlines. The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) on a plea seeking cancelling of NEET-UG 2024 exams over allegations of leak of question papers. The bench said the “sanctity has been …

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Distinguished Diesels - Stephen & Willie Holden, Holden Brothers (@holden_bros / @holdenbrosdiesel) 54:48

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On this episode, Chris, Stephen and Willie discuss how two brothers from the Texas hill country with nothing to loose went from fixing diesel trucks in a cow barn to a brand new massive build shop that produces epic trucks. They also chat about how their humble upbringing and creativity has been instrumental in their success and lead them to a nati…

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The NEET controversy, fresh tensions in Manipur, and Chhattisgarh protests 21:28

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First, Indian Express’ Deeksha Teri discusses the controversy surrounding the NEET UG results, where an unprecedented 67 candidates scored a perfect 720 out of 720 marks. Next, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah talks about the fresh tensions arising in Manipur and the recent attack on a police convoy escorting Chief Minister Biren Singh (10:22). And i…

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The Catch Up: 10 June 3:19

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 10th of June and here are today's headlines. A day after Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister along with his new Cabinet and Council of Ministers, he signed his first file authorising the release of around Rs 20,000 crore to about 9.3 crore farmers. Appro…

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The demand for special status, BJP's Haryana setback, and 9 dead in J&K 21:47

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First, Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary joins us to talk about the demands that have been extended by BJP's alliance partners TDP and JD(U). With the NDA forming a coalition government, these longstanding demands have been highlighted, Deeptiman shares what these demands are and whether or not can they be materialized. Next, Indian Express’ Varinde…

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The Catch Up: 7 June 3:32

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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 sh…

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Why BJP lost Ayodhya, reforms under a coalition govt, and 9 trekkers dead 30:22

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First, Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra tells us why the BJP lost the Faizabad seat (of which Ayodhya is a part) to the Samajwadi Party, and the lessons it holds for the party. Next, Indian Express’ Udit Misra reviews the biggest economic reforms under the previous two BJP-led governments and discusses the challenges and advantages of passing reforms…

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The Catch Up: 6 June 3:14

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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 a…

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BJP's Odisha win, TMC's pushback, and China congratulates Modi 33:26

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First, Flora Swain is joined by Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi and veteran journalist Sandeep Sahu to discuss BJP's very first victory in Odisha which broke the 24 year long streak of Naveen Patnaik and the BJD. They discuss at length why it happened and where VK Pandian stands in this whole situation. Next, Indian Express’ Premankur Biswas speaks to…

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The Catch Up: 5 June 3:22

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 5th of June and here are today's headlines. The National Democratic Alliance is likely to stake a claim to form government for the third consecutive time today, after the meeting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Earlier today, Modi tendered his resigna…

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Decoding the surprising results of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls 37:55

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From the BJP managing to win only 240 seats (despite a '400 paar' campaign), to the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh emerging as the party with the third-highest number of seats in the country, to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) pushing back strongly in West Bengal, and the Congress party significantly increasing its tally, today on the podcast, …

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The Catch Up: 4 June 3:18

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 4th of June and here are today's headlines. With the NDA poised to form the government for a third consecutive time, bagging at least 290 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “historic feat”. As the INDIA bloc managed to halt the BJP’s march towards maj…

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Arunachal poll results, complaints to EC, and K Kavitha's custody extended 18:11

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First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah joins us to talk about Arunachal Pradesh's assembly elections. She shares the results of the assembly elections and the seat distribution that it has led to. Next, Indian Express’ Damini Nath speaks to us about the BJP and the opposition INDIA Bloc approaching the Election Commission with concerns, days before …

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The Catch Up: 3 June 3:40

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 3rd of June and here are today's headlines. With less than 24 hours to go for the counting of votes to start, all eyes are on whether the exit poll predictions will hold ground — the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government coming back to power with thumpin…

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