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• CJP protest crackdown, China's AI push, and Angen's big win 22.07.2026 28min

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Alok Singh about how the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak escalated into violent clashes in Delhi, why police were caught off guard, and how the confrontation has now widened into a larger political battle.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about this year’s World AI Conference in Shanghai, where China used the global gathering to push its vision for artificial intelligence governance and position itself as a leader in shaping international AI rules. (14:25)And in the end, we look at Santhal filmmaker Ravi Raj Murmu’s historic National Award win for Angen, the first Santhali-language film to receive the Best Debut Film of a Director honour, and what it means for the representation of Adivasi stories in Indian cinema. (25:23)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: Police detain Rahul Gandhi from protest site near PM’s residence (21 July) 21.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• What the Satluj takedown means for freedom of expression 21.07.2026 38min

  With the government's unprecedented decision to take down the film Satluj from an OTT platform, we answer three questions: What law was used to do it? What does this mean for other films and online content? And what story is the film trying to tell?Guests: The Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath, Manraj Grewal Sharma, and Shubhra Gupta.Hosted, produced and written by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: CJP leaders give three demands to minister (20 July) 20.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• Behind Sonam Wangchuk removal, the cost of e-KYC, and Monsoon Session kicks off 20.07.2026 32min

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi High Court order cited by the police, and how the protest has evolved ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about the death of a 75-year-old tuberculosis patient in Jharkhand, whose family spent months trying to access his own ₹8,000 pension savings because of an unresolved e-KYC issue. (18:45)And in the end, we look at the Monsoon Session of Parliament, where the Opposition plans to raise issues ranging from the NEET paper leak and Sonam Wangchuk’s protest to the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation controversy, even as shifting political equations reshape the balance inside Parliament. (29:30)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: Monsoon Session, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, and more (17 July) 17.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
• NCP(SP) delimitation stand, India's first hydrogen train, and Mission Aagman 17.07.2026 23min

  First, we speak with The Indian Express' Alok Deshpande about an announcement made by Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). Working party president and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule said that the party would support the Centre’s proposed delimitation Bill, but with one condition, that it must provide for a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states. Alok talks about the condition, what it means for the party and more. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about India's first hydrogen train that will be inaugurated by PM Modi, today. He discusses what it means for the Indian Railways, why it is a milestone, how it is environment friendly, and how a hydrogen train works. (9:54)Lastly, we talk about mission Aagman, India's first-ever attempt to use a privately developed launch vehicle to place a payload into orbit. (20:14)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Ichha Sharma and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: At least 2 dead amid ‘unprecedented rush’ during Rath Yatra in Puri (16 July) 16.07.2026 4min

  The healdines of the day by The Indian Express
• Skin-lightening creams under scrutiny, weekly insulin shot, and Melbourne protest 16.07.2026 27min

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about Maharashtra FDA’s warning over skin-lightening creams found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury and lead, why these toxic ingredients continue to be used, and what consumers should watch out for.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about Icodec, the world’s first once-a-week insulin shot, recently launched in India, and what it could mean for diabetes treatment by reducing the burden of daily injections for many patients. (13:35)And in the end, we look at a video from Melbourne that has drawn attention to tensions within the Indian diaspora after a purported confrontation between pro-Khalistan protesters and a BJP supporter during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia. (24:35)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: US Russia sanctions bill (15 July) 15.07.2026 4min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• Thefts in the railway, behind tree fall deaths, and book bannings 15.07.2026 26min

  First, we speak with The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about thefts that have been happening in the Indian Railways. He tells us that in the last few years 1.27 crore pieces of linen have been stolen by passengers from the bedroll kits provided to them in the Indian Railway AC coaches. He discusses the investigation, its findings, and the steps the railways are taking. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pratip Acharya about over 1800 trees collapsing in Mumbai, which led to three deaths and many people getting injured. He talks about the possible cause, what the BMC is saying, and the concerns such incidents raise regarding the management of the urban tree cover. (10:30)Lastly, we talk about a Jammu court allowing the Jammu and Kashmir Police to conduct a 10 day custodial questioning of three publishers arrested in connection with the publication of books allegedly glorifying separatists. (23:44)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: SC says alternative Namaz site till Bhojshala decision (14 July) 14.07.2026 4min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• 7000 cr missing link fails, Bihar teen left to die, and a scholarship fraud 14.07.2026 24min

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sabah Virani about the landslide that struck the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link during its first monsoon, and what the incident reveals about the engineering, safety measures, and long-term resilience of one of Maharashtra’s biggest infrastructure projects.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukhbir Siwach about the case of a 16-year-old migrant boy from Bihar who was found in Haryana with his arm severed, and how the incident has exposed the vulnerability of migrant children to exploitation despite existing labour protections. (11:20)And in the end, we look at a CBI investigation into an alleged scholarship fraud in Bhopal, where nearly ₹99.5 lakh meant for MBA students was allegedly siphoned off through bank accounts opened in their names without their knowledge. (21:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: MP college, bank officials colluded to pocket govt scholarships (13 July) 13.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• Should you be worried about E20 fuel? 13.07.2026 29min

  With the government's ethanol fuel programme under fire, The Indian Express' National Business Editor, Anil Sasi, joins us to answer three questions: Why did the government start blending ethanol with petrol? Can E20 actually damage your vehicle? And what can India learn from Brazil, which made this transition decades ago?Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: Ram Temple donation scandal unfolds, and more (10 July) 10.07.2026 4min

  The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
• Tackling women's reservation, Wayanad landslide, and a 30 year long scam 10.07.2026 28min

  First, we speak with The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about Women's Reservation and the new constitutional amendment that the government wants to bring in order to be able to implement it. He talks about the challenges the government could face in the process and more.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about a landslide in Kerala's Wayanad that has killed three people and left many missing. She talks about the landslide, how it happened, why it is being called a man-made disaster and more. (15:50)Lastly, we talk about a man who has been arrested by the Raipur police and claims that he has been scamming hotels since the last 30 years. (25:25)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: Mileage ‘marginally’ impacted by E20 says Nitin Gadkari (9 July) 09.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
• Bill passed unread by MLAs, retaining more Agniveers, and Badrinath probe 09.07.2026 21min

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Kanchan Vasadev about the controversy over Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law, after MLAs admitted they passed the Bill without reading it, reigniting questions about legislative scrutiny, the anti-defection law, and the role of Select Committees in lawmaking.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amrita Nayak Dutta about the changes the armed forces are seeking to the Agnipath scheme, why they want to retain a larger proportion of Agniveers permanently, and what that could mean for the future of military recruitment. (11:05)And in the end, we look at the suspension of a staff member at the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee amid allegations of irregularities in handling donations, and the wider probe ordered by the Uttarakhand government into how offerings at Badrinath Dham are being managed. (18:30)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
• The Catch Up: 1,091 trees to be moved, felled for Delhi housing project (8 July) 08.07.2026 5min

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express