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  The Catch Up: Centre's push for delimitation (17 April)

  The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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  Apr 17, 2026

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  Noida workers' protest, Justice Verma resignation, and CSK vs RCB

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the workers’ unrest in Noida, where protests over rising living costs and stagnant wages turned violent, raising questions about labour distress and widening economic pressures.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath about the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma,... Read more

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the workers’ unrest in Noida, where protests over rising living costs and stagnant wages turned violent, raising questions about labour distress and widening economic pressures.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath about the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma, who resigned amid allegations that large amounts of cash were found at his residence, and what his resignation means for accountability within the judiciary. (13:50) And in the end, we look at a controversy in the Indian Premier League, where Chennai Super Kings has complained against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over stadium commentary and music during a recent match. (23:00) Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Show less

  Spreaker episode 71376386

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  Apr 17, 2026

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  The Catch Up: PM Modi on delimitation bill (16 April)

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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  Apr 16, 2026

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  Delimitation concerns, athlete sponsorships, and Bihar's first BJP CM

  First, we talk to The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the three bills that were circulated by the centre, which will pave the way for a fresh round of delimitation. The exercise could increase the strength of the Lok Sabha, while bringing into effect one third reservation for women. Vikas... Read more

  First, we talk to The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the three bills that were circulated by the centre, which will pave the way for a fresh round of delimitation. The exercise could increase the strength of the Lok Sabha, while bringing into effect one third reservation for women. Vikas shares the concerns that have been raised against the exercise, especially by the Southern states.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amaal Sheikh about a circular that was released by the Athletics Federation of India, which said that athletes will have to inform the AFI about their sponsorships and the contracts that they sign with regards to the same. Amaal shares more about the circular and how it has been receiving backlash. (13:14)Lastly, we talk about Nitish Kumar resigning from the post of Bihar's CM and paving the way for BJP's Samrat Choudhary. (19:07)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Show less

  Spreaker episode 71352360

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  Apr 16, 2026

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  The Catch Up: Amravati obscene videos case (15 April)

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

  Spreaker episode 71347246

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  Apr 15, 2026

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  Sabarimala case review, IMD predicts weak monsoon, and Stalin's warning

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath about the Sabarimala Temple Entry case, as a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court re-examines the landmark ruling that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple, and the larger constitutional questions around faith, equality, and judicial intervention.Next, we talk... Read more

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath about the Sabarimala Temple Entry case, as a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court re-examines the landmark ruling that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple, and the larger constitutional questions around faith, equality, and judicial intervention.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about why this year’s monsoon forecast is raising concerns, with the India Meteorological Department predicting below-normal rainfall and warning of possible disruptions linked to El Niño. (14:00)And in the end, we look at how M. K. Stalin has escalated his opposition to the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, framing it as a question of federal balance and political representation. (24:15) Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Show less

  Spreaker episode 71327036

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  Apr 15, 2026

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  The Catch Up: Stalin escalates federal fight, invokes Tamil Nadu’s agitational past (14 April)

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

  Spreaker episode 71321282

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  Apr 14, 2026

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  Asha Bhosale's legacy, parental support bill, and impact of the war

  First, we remince the beautiful music of Asha Bhonsle with The Indian Express' Suanshu Khurana. She talks about the versatility of her voice, how she experimented with different genres of music, how she managed to gather fans across generations by singing at least 12,000 songs in 20 different languages and... Read more

  First, we remince the beautiful music of Asha Bhonsle with The Indian Express' Suanshu Khurana. She talks about the versatility of her voice, how she experimented with different genres of music, how she managed to gather fans across generations by singing at least 12,000 songs in 20 different languages and what her work says about her as an artist. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, which the Telangana assembly passed last month. She talks about the bill and highlights that it seeks to hold both government and private employees accountable for supporting their aged, dependent parents. (18:02)Lastly, we talk about the impact of the war in West Asia on different industries and brands in India. (26:05)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Show less

  Spreaker episode 71299400

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  Apr 14, 2026

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  The Catch Up: Rs 1.5 lakh a shot cancer drug leaked from top hospitals (13 April)

  The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

  Spreaker episode 71294787

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  Apr 13, 2026

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  Transgender law concerns, Odisha mining protests, and Gujarat's voter roll

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 and how its new certification requirements are raising concerns about access to gender-affirming healthcare, legal identity, and the future of those already in transition.Next, we turn to Odisha, where protests have... Read more

  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 and how its new certification requirements are raising concerns about access to gender-affirming healthcare, legal identity, and the future of those already in transition.Next, we turn to Odisha, where protests have erupted in Rayagada district over a bauxite mining project linked to Vedanta Limited. The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi explains the roots of the conflict, the recent clashes, and why local communities continue to resist such projects.And in the end, we look at how the Gujarat High Court has intervened to restore voting rights to individuals whose names were missing from electoral rolls, raising broader concerns about electoral processes and administrative lapses. Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Show less

  Spreaker episode 71277646

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  Apr 13, 2026

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