The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah discusses the factors that led the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) to win the Mizoram elections. Second, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt tells us what the recently released World Malaria Report by the World Health Organization says about India. (12:46) And in the end, we talk about what the Maldives’ president Mohammed Muizzu said about his request to remove Indian soldiers from the island nation. (23:16) Hosted by Utsa Sarmin Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

In this episode, we decode the results of the state elections and discuss the reasons why the BJP managed to sweep the Hindi heartland with significant victories in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. We also explore why the Congress only secured a win in Telangana and analyse the implications for both parties ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Guests: Indian Express’ Liz Mathew, Manoj CG, Vandita Misra, Jay Prakash Naidu and Rahul Pisharody Hosted and written by Shashank Bhargava Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Utsa Sarmin, and Flora Swain Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express. Spotify Link to the episode of Express Conversations featuring Sadhguru - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UgLY5vWGZVbyJTiStibGk

First, Indian Express’ Sukrita Barauh talks about the significance of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest insurgent group in Manipur, signing a peace pact with the Government of India and the Government of Manipur. Next, Indian Express’ Udit Misra tells us why Argentina's newly elected president, Javier Milei, is planning to disband the country’s currency and adopt the US dollar instead, and outlines the risks associated with this decision (10:04). And in the end, we provide a brief update on the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case and India’s latest statement regarding it (21:02) Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Spotify Link to Express Conversations - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v8sVR3NqXR5Y9Mjbwbfo9

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra joins us to talk about the rescue operation and the challenges faced by rescue teams in bringing the 41 trapped workers out of a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand. Second, Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla tells us about how India's first international university, the South Asian University, is dealing with severe shortages of funds. (09:00) And in the end, we give an update on a new scheme to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today which will provide drones to women Self Help Groups. (17:45) Hosted by Utsa Sarmin Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Sreenivas Janyala discusses the upcoming Telangana polls, highlighting the factors that will impact the results and the challenges faced by the incumbent BRS. Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath provides insights into the latest reports submitted by the three-member committee appointed by the Supreme Court to examine the humanitarian aspects of the ethnic violence in Manipur. Following that, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah sheds light on the current situation in the state (13:25). And in the end, we will give you a quick update about the upcoming COP28 summit scheduled to take place in Dubai (23:00). Hosted, written, produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar