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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the central government's plan to start a HPV vaccine drive. The Human papillomavirus or HPV is an extremely common virus, and is the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal of the campaign is to prevent cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Alok Singh about a new type of extortion rackets emerging in Delhi. These rackets involve threats delivered via internet calls and voice notes and gang members being selected through Instagram and Facebook pages Alok talks about these gangs, how they operate and their new targets. (12:30)Lastly, we talk about a resolution that has been approved by the Union Cabinet to change Kerala's name to Keralam. (21:30)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ravi Dutt Mishra about a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs and the White House’s immediate workaround.Next, we turn to an unusual Delhi High Court ruling that allowed the early release of a Bangladeshi national serving a life sentence in India from a jail in Dhaka. The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh explains how this cross-border legal process unfolded. (10:50)And in the end, we look at how Boong, a Manipuri-language film set against years of ethnic conflict, won at the BAFTAs marking a major global moment for regional Indian cinema. (23:45)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Himashu Harsh about a ban that has been announced in Bihar. A ban on open-air and unlicensed meat sales has been announced in Bihar due to sanitary and health concerns. He shares what the ban entails, how it will be implemented and more.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about India's inclusion into the Pax Silica, which is a strategic technology pact that places India inside a US-led effort aimed at securing AI, semiconductor and critical technology supply chains among what Washington calls trusted partners. (8:40)Lastly, we talk about the an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Chatroo which killed three terrorists. (21:52)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is often described as a silent pandemic. With antibiotics losing their effectiveness due to overuse and misuse, we look at how serious India’s AMR burden is and why drug-resistant infections are rising. The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh and Shashank Bhargava speak with Dr Kamini Walia of the Indian Council of Medical Research about what is driving this crisis and what can be done to slow it.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about a hydroelectric project proposed for Arunachal Pradesh that is going clear 23.4 lakh trees and impact over 5000 families. Nikhil talks about the project, its benefits and the environmental and social impact it will have.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shivani Naik about an Australian sport that has found its home in India - Footy. Shivani shares the details of the sport, how it reached India and its growth in the country. (11:33)Lastly, we talk about the robodog controversy that cost the Galgotias University its spot at the India AI Expo. (25:51)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Divya A about Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national who has pleaded guilty in a US court in the assassination plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.Next, we turn to a first-of-its-kind experiment inside the Indian government. The Indian Express' Harikishan Sharma explains how the Cabinet Secretariat has begun grading Union Secretaries using a 100-mark administrative scorecard and what this could mean for bureaucratic accountability. (11:12)And in the end, we look at how social media accounts linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly influenced young men arrested in the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence. (23:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about The Great Nicobar Project that was proposed by the central government but was facing challenges due to concerns over its implications on the environment. Recently, there was a major breakthrough in the case, and we give you details of the same. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a case of caste based discrimination in Odisha that has led to people boycotting an aganwadi. He talks about the case of a Dalit girl who was appointed as a helper cum cook at the anganwadi and everything that followed. (9:16)Lastly, we talk about the AI Impact Summit 2026 which began yesterday in New Delhi and will continue till 20th November. (18:34)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talk about a political change next door, Bangladesh has voted and the implications for India could be significant.Next, The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh discusses new data that challenges the long held assumption that fertility is primarily a women’s issue. (19:55)In the end, we also look at how a 200 crore redevelopment plan aims to reconnect Srinagar’s historic Qalai Andar with the rest of the city. (12:48)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about a video that was posted on the twitter handle of the Assam BJP and has now landed it into trouble. She talks about the video, how it has been received, its repercussions given the situation in the state, and the party's reaction to it. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about protest led by the BJD in Odisha. He shares that the population of the state largely constitutes of farmers, and how issues related to MSP and paddy procurement have been very important to the state and are the cause behind the current protests by BJD against the ruling BJP government. (11:31)Lastly, we talk about India's procurement of 114 Rafael fighter jets and Poseidon 8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. (21:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we start with West Bengal, where the formation of a new political front is threatening the TMC’s voter base and reshaping the Assembly poll dynamics. Ravik Bhattacharya, the Chief of Bureau at The Indian Express, Kolkata newsroom, explains how Mamata Banerjee’s party is responding to pressure from the BJP, central agencies, and emerging minority-led parties. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about why Indian farmer unions are protesting the India-US interim trade deal. From fears about the dairy sector to worries over tariffs and American agribusiness, we break down what’s at stake. (12:40)And finally, we look at Rahul Gandhi’s sharp critique of the India-US deal in Parliament, where he accused the Modi government of signing an agreement that undermines national interest. (22:20)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar