Anti-dam activists detained, fruit production down, and the NEET kingpin

3 Things

First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah talks to us about a strategically important dam project coming up in Arunachal Pradesh that will help in the production of hydropower but is a bone of contention between the government and the local people.
Next, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra speaks to us about a decline in the yield and area under cultivation of fruits in Uttarakhand. He talks about the reasons behind this decline and how it is impacting the fruit farmers of the state. (10:13)
And in the end, we give you an update on the NEET UG controversy. The CBI has arrested a man who is considered to be a kingpin in the entire paper leak case of the NEET UG 2024. (19:40)
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