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India
United States
Delhi
Mumbai
Bharatiya Janata Party
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Delhi, India
Donald Trump
Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court Of India
Early Childhood Development
Keytruda
Mobile Creches
Dharmendra Pradhan
Jammu and Kashmir
Aam Aadmi Party
Kerala

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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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga who talks about the protests happening in Punjab, where people from different groups like employee unions, contractual workers, and unemployed youth are demanding better wages, regular recruitment... more

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre about the RSS’s intensified outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why Mohan Bhagwat’s interaction with nearly 2,000 teenagers is being viewed as a response to the organisation’s growing disconnec... more

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Recent Guests

Mohamed Thaver
Crime reporter, The Indian Express
The Indian Express
Episode: Assam floods, inside a new cyber threat, and Pradhan welcomed in LS
Dharmendra Pradhan
Former Education Minister, Parliament appearance
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Episode: Assam floods, inside a new cyber threat, and Pradhan welcomed in LS
Maulshree Seth
Correspondent reporting on Mohammad Ali Jauhar University demolition case
The Indian Express
Episode: All education: Budget allocations, Jauhar Uni demolition, and more exam leaks
Shekufeh Zonji
Global Technical Lead at Early Childhood Development Action Network
Early Childhood Development Action Network
Episode: Mobile Creches: How can Early Childhood Development get the right funding
Arun Sharma
Indian Express journalist covering the Vaishno Devi donations case
Indian Express
Episode: Vande Mataram's legal status, silver at Vaishno Devi, and govt on NEET row
Alok Singh
Indian Express reporter on the ground
Indian Express
Episode: CJP protest crackdown, China's AI push, and Angen's big win
Ravi Raj Murmu
33-year-old Santal filmmaker from Jharkhand, Angen award recipient
Self/Angen
Episode: CJP protest crackdown, China's AI push, and Angen's big win
Manraj Grewal Sharma
Head of Indian Express Chandigarh newsroom
Indian Express
Episode: What the Satluj takedown means for freedom of expression
Shubhra Gupta
Film critic, Indian Express
Indian Express
Episode: What the Satluj takedown means for freedom of expression

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
    India3 months ago
  • Muslim Channel

    Muslim channel very hate they have for Hindus

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    iamdhrumilshah
    India6 months ago
  • Rongali

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

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    rongali srinivas
    India10 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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#184
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#221
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#224
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#185
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Protest surveillance, Jharkhand recruitment row, and a Minister’s refund
Q: And Vineet, what kind of an impact can such surveillance have on people's right to protest?
Vineet explains that the surveillance could chill public dissent by signaling that protest activities are being monitored and judged, which may deter turnout and undermine the freedom of assembly.
ANI vs Open AI case, Vikram-1's success, and legal action against protesters
Q: Could you start by reminding us what ANI alleged OpenAI had done with its content?
ANI argued that OpenAI trained its LLM on ANI's copyrighted works and generated verbatim outputs, effectively infringing on ANI's rights, though the court suggested that the input process is primarily for training rather than direct replication in outputs.
All education: Budget allocations, Jauhar Uni demolition, and more exam leaks
Q: Udit Misra, why is looking at the share of the budget important rather than the absolute amount spent on education?
Because the share shows government priorities and how education competes with other needs within a fixed budget, revealing whether funding for education is being deprioritized even if total spending grows.
NCP(SP) delimitation stand, India's first hydrogen train, and Mission Aagman
Q: Alok, could you first explain how politically significant is Supriya Sule's recent statement?
The statement signals a conditional approach by the NCP SP toward supporting the delimitation bill, tying it to a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states, reflecting strategic calculations about regional influence and party unity.
CJP protest crackdown, China's AI push, and Angen's big win
Q: How is China proposing to handle AI governance differently from Western models?
China advocates an inclusive approach that avoids excluding countries and argues for governance models that enable broader participation and development of AI across nations, while cautioning against overstatement of risks and hierarchies in global rules.

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This daily news briefing distills complex, fast-moving stories into concise updates with expert context. Topics range from politics and governance to economics, health, and regional developments, often featuring in-house reporters providing on-the-ground perspectives and data-backed analysis. The episodes typically pair brisk summaries with deeper dives on select stories, helping listeners gauge implications for policy, markets, and everyday life. A standout aspect is the mix of briefing-style reporting with expert commentary and investigative findings, making it useful for professionals who need reliable, quickly digestible insights and credible sources for further coverage or sponsorship alignment.

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1. Mohamed Thaver
2. Dharmendra Pradhan
3. Maulshree Seth
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5. Arun Sharma
6. Alok Singh
7. Ravi Raj Murmu
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