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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.

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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... more

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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 Min... more

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Recent Guests

Sohini Ghosh
Reporter for Indian Express
Indian Express
Episode: Delhi Gymkhana row, India's water crisis, and Byju's collapse
Jayprakash Naidu
Reporter for Indian Express
Indian Express
Episode: Delhi Gymkhana row, India's water crisis, and Byju's collapse
Naveed Iqbal
Senior journalist with Indian Express reporting from Jammu and Kashmir
Indian Express
Episode: J&K's anti-drug drive, Bandra's garib nagar demolitions, and a wedding scam
Abhijit Dipke
Founder, Cockroach Janta Party
Cockroach Janta Party
Episode: The stray dog issue, Cockroach Janta Party's rise, and tiger attacks in MP
Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar, space science journalist
Episode: PM Modi's Europe tour, mission SMILE, and improving road safety
Hamza Khan
Reporter for Indian Express, covering the NEET paper leak
Indian Express
Episode: Behind the NEET paper leak, Hijab ban roll back, and CBSE three language rule
Akram M.
Correspondent interviewed about Karnataka hijab policy reversal
Indian Express
Episode: Behind the NEET paper leak, Hijab ban roll back, and CBSE three language rule
Mihir Vasavda
Sports journalist for Indian Express
Indian Express
Episode: Vijay sworn in as CM, India-Pak sports rules, and Vinesh under scrutiny
Man Aman Singh Chhina
Reporter for Indian Express covering Punjab blasts
Indian Express
Episode: 3 blasts in 10 days, bird flu outbreak, and 'One District, One Cuisine'

Hosts

Ichha Sharma
Host and producer with deep involvement in daily news coverage and on-ground segments.
Niharika Nanda
Host of the daily news show segments and in-depth reporting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Fragmentation

    Please do not try breaking news with 2-7 minutes podcasts that you keep producing. Produce one consolidated podcast daily that brings together all news.

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    Reluctant and disappointed
    Indiaa month ago
  • Muslim Channel

    Muslim channel very hate they have for Hindus

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    iamdhrumilshah
    India4 months ago
  • Rongali

    Every morning I am listening to this podcast for last one year.. Very good presentation..

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    rongali srinivas
    India8 months ago
  • Concise and helpful

    In this age of information overload and e newspapers, and the strain on my eyes due to screens all day, I decided to switch to podcasts do get my dose of daily news. I am from Delhi, currently living outside India. So I listen to the New York Times podcast on my way to work and the Indian express one on my way home- thereby trying to stay informed of the key news both in the US and in India. The 3 things are always widely chosen and adequately discussed- keep up the good work! No advertisements ... more

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    JainUrvashi
    United States2 years ago
  • Good podcast, but heavily tilted left

    I like the podcast’s format and I listen to it almost every day. But I take their political coverage with a big grain of salt since they are unabashedly biased against BJP.

    The show hosts and the reporters are heavily opinionated against BJP, but Liz Matthews should get a special call out since she is the most shameless of all.

    Listen to the show for updates and not to form your opinions about India’s politics.

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    Madaboutsubwaysurfers
    United States2 years ago

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Some critics note perceived bias in political coverage by certain hosts.
Regulars value a dependable daily briefing with deep-dives on hot topics.
Audience finds on-the-ground reporting and expert guests valuable for context and credibility.
Listeners praise concise, informative updates and high-quality audio.
Requests for transcripts and more neutral framing appear in feedback.

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#247
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#181
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#75
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#13
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The stray dog issue, Cockroach Janta Party's rise, and tiger attacks in MP
Q: What did the Supreme Court decide about stray dog management in the latest order?
The Court upheld the Animal Birth Control rules, allowed continued sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs, and permitted releasing them back to the same areas but with restrictions in sensitive places, while emphasizing stronger mechanisms for implementation and accountability.
SC questions itself on bail, Veera Pasi's legacy, and a stateless woman
Q: Apurva, many of our listeners would already know that the UAPA is an extremely stringent law, given that it deals with terrorism related charges. What does the law say about the circumstances under which an accused can be granted bail in such cases?
The legislation reads in a way that in effect constrains bail by requiring belief in the police version and treating the case as grave, which practically makes bail very rare; however, case law over time has introduced the idea that there must be some scope to test the police case and that prolonged incarceration must be balanced against fundamental rights.
Hantavirus concerns, breaking barriers in sailing, and AI defence systems
Q: Firstly, Anonna can you tell us what Hantavirus is and what causes its spread?
Hantavirus is an infectious disease of zoonotic origin, transmitted to humans mainly via the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can also spread through inhalation of aerosolized particles, though it is not highly transmissible person-to-person, which reduces its pandemic potential compared to viruses like COVID-19.
Vijay sworn in as CM, India-Pak sports rules, and Vinesh under scrutiny
Q: What are the key visa-related improvements in the memo and how might they affect future events?
The memo introduces multi-entry visas for sports officials and officials from international federations, prioritizing tenure coverage and reducing delays, which could smooth participation in major events and address past IOC concerns seen during Delhi's 2019 World Cup delays.
Vijay sworn in as CM, India-Pak sports rules, and Vinesh under scrutiny
Q: Can you outline how bad the India-Pakistan sports relations are right now and what the memo changes?
Mihir explains that relations have been cool for years, with the Pahelgam attacks intensifying scrutiny, and the memo formalizes a policy to keep bilateral ties out of competitions while allowing multilateral participation, effectively preserving global sporting engagement without direct bilateral matches.

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