First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra talks to us about the controversy that is surrounding the new Kedarnath temple which is being built by the Kedarnath Dham Trust Delhi in the capital. He shares why the temple is facing opposition and the reactions that the row has garnered. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about the PM-SH…

First, Indian Express Executive Editor P. Vaidyanathan Iyer discusses the latest allegations made by the US based investment firm Hindenburg Research against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband, Dhaval Buch, claiming they had stakes in offshore funds involved in the alleged Adani money siphoning scandal. Next, Indian Express’ Sukrita Barua…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 13th of August and here are the headlines. Calcutta HC has ordered CBI probe in the case of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor who was found dead in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday. Earlier in the day Ch…

First, Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari talks to us about the gruesome rape and murder case of a junior doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. She shares details of the investigation, what the victim's family said, what red flags were identified in the hospital and more. Next, Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha speaks to us abou…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 12th of August and here are the headlines. After the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research on Saturday made a series of allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, Sebi on Sunday came out in Buch’s defence and said the regulator has adequate inte…

First, Indian Express’ Asad Rehman discusses the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which proposes significant changes to how Waqfs are governed, and the reasons it is facing criticism from opposition parties and Muslim organizations. Next, Indian Express’ Mallica Joshi talks about senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish…

This is the Catch Up on 3 things and I am Ichha Sharma It’s the 9th of august and here are this week’s headlines. After months of mass upheaval and the consequent exit of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh got its new leader in Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday as he took oath as the chief adviser of the country’s interim gover…

First, Indian Express’ Shashank Nair talks to us about Vinesh Phogat and why she got disqualified from the Paris Olympics. He also shares what weight cutting is, why do athletes do it and why it poses a risk to their health. We also talk about her efforts to bring her weight down and what led to her retirement. Next, Flora Swain speaks to Indian Ex…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 8th of August and here are the headlines. The government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha today amid opposition from several INDIA bloc MPs, who labelled the Bill ‘divisive’,‘anti-Muslim’, and ‘unconstitutional’. The Bill proposes significan…

Over the past few weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed an unprecedented crisis that culminated on Monday when the death toll of those protesting the controversial job quota system exceeded 300. As the protests surged that day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India due to concerns for her safety. In this episode, Indian Express’ Diploma…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 7th of august and here are the headlines. In a heartbreaking twist of fate for Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler will be disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout. The IOA said in a statement, …

First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt talks to us about the Ayushman Bharat scheme and how it has been working since the last six years. She also shares that the central government wants to include all the senior citizens above the age of 70 within the ambit of the scheme and how it will impact the expenditure for it. Next, Indian Express’ Harish Damo…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 6th of August and here are today's headlines. The Bangladesh parliament dissolved today, the Parliament’s office said as per news agency Reuters. Student protest coordinators had asked for the dissolving by 3 pm local today, pushing for the formation of a new inte…

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the significance of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that allows states to create sub-classifications within the SC and ST categories to provide wider protections to the most backward communities within these categories. Next, Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla explains why the South Asian Unive…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 5th of August and here are today's headlines. In the backdrop of fresh violence in Bangladesh that killed at least 300 people, Awami League supremo Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister of the country today, according to Bangladesh High Commission officials…

First, Indian Express' Arnabjit Sur talks to us about the three UPSC aspirants who were killed when the basement library of Rau's IAS, a coaching centre which was flooded with overflowing water from the roads. He shares what happened and what led to the three students' death. We also talk about the political reactions that the incident has prompted…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. It’s the 2nd of August and here are this week’s headlines. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited landslides-hit areas of Wayanad and said he was “deeply pained” to see people who have lost fa…

First, Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury discusses the turmoil within the BJP’s leadership in UP and the criticisms leveled against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Next, Indian Express’ Nitin Sharma tells us about Swapnil Kusale who secured a bronze medal yesterday in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris Olympics (14:02). And in the en…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 1st of August and here are today's headlines. In the devastating Kerala landslides, the death toll has risen to 277, with over 200 injured as of earlier this morning, following a series of landslides in the hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district. Congress le…

First, Indian Express’ Udit Misra discusses the government's decision to remove indexation benefits, whether it will lead to higher taxes, and its likely impact on the real estate market. Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains the ‘right to be forgotten,’ its growing global demand, and its potential implications in the Indian context. Fin…

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First, Indian Express' Vivek Surendran talks to us about the series of disastrous landslides that has hit Wayanad and how the rescue operations are going forward. He shares that more than 90 people have died and many more are stranded and trapped under debris. Next, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy speaks to us about how PM M…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank Bhargava It’s the 30th of July and here are today's headlines. After massive landslides struck the hilly areas of Kerala’s Wayanad district this morning, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 93 bodies had been recovered so far and 128 people were injured. The Kerala gover…

First, Indian Express' Nitin Sharma talks to us about India's very first medal at the Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker, a 22-year-old Indian shooter became India's very first woman shooter to have won a medal at the Olympics. Nitin shares insights about her journey and how her dedication and her family's support contributed to her win. Next, Indian Expr…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today's the 29th of July and here are the headlines. The Delhi Police have arrested five more people in connection with the flooding of the basement of Rau’s IAS Study Centre, including the driver of a vehicle who purportedly waded through the waterlogged road and contribute…

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses how the Delhi High Court underlined that the Delhi policemen’s actions in the 2020 Delhi riots amounted to a “hate crime” that was “motivated and driven by religious bigotry”. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha examines the environmental concerns surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…