First, The Indian Express'  Parthasarathi Biswas shares details on the two crops that are socio-politically and economically the most important crops of Maharashtra and can impact the upcoming Assembly elections. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya Goyal about the PM-SHRI scheme and its implementation in Punjab. She shares why the scheme took so long to get implemented in the state, what was the impact of the delay and the current update regarding the same. (12:47) Finally, we talk...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 13th of November and here are the headlines. The Supreme Court ruled that demolishing properties without due process, based solely on allegations of crime, violates the rule of law. The court emphasized that executive authorities cannot act as judges, punishing individuals by demolishing their property. Such actions were deemed an overreach of authority. The court directed that specific procedures be...

First, The Indian Express’ Abhishek Angad discusses the overarching narrative in this year's Jharkhand Assembly elections, highlighting what the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the BJP are promising to voters. Next, The Indian Express’ Divya A talks about Canada ending its popular fast-track student visa program and how this decision will impact Indian students (18:05). Finally, we provide a quick update on why the Kerala government has suspended two IAS officers (27:48). Hosted and...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 12th of November and here are the headlines. On Tuesday morning, police recovered the bodies of two Meitei men from houses in Jiribam, Manipur, a day after security forces killed 10 suspected militants. Six people from a relief camp are missing after the gunfight on Monday. The clashes, involving armed Hmar militants and security forces, erupted after CRPF and Borobekra police stations were attacked. The...

First, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt explains the new expanded Ayushman Bharat Scheme. She talks about the scheme's launch, the reason behind its expansion and its distribution across states. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the myth that there is a secret chamber in the treasure trove of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. He shares the logic behind the myth, why it persisted for so many years, the survey that was done to find out if it was true or not and what was...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda Today is the 11th of November and here are the headlines. Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna during the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the few judges who were elevated to the Supreme Court even before becoming the Chief Justice of any high court, Justice...

Yesterday, DY Chandrachud retired after a tenure as the longest-serving Chief Justice of India in over a decade. Beginning his judicial career as a Bombay High Court judge in 2000, he played a pivotal role in landmark decisions, including recognizing the right to privacy, de-criminalizing homosexuality, and striking down the electoral bond scheme. Last week, he reflected on his career in a conversation with The Indian Express’ Vandita Mishra and Apurva Vishwanath. Today, we bring you an...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 08th of November and here are the headlines. A tragic accident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Almora on Monday, where at least 36 people died when a bus carrying 42 passengers lost control and fell into a gorge near Marchula. The bus was traveling from Kirath to Ramnagar when it went off the road. Initial reports indicated that the crash was so severe that several passengers were thrown from the...

First, The Indian Express' Ajoy Sinha Karpuram talks about the Supreme Court's verdict on the Madarsa Act 2004. He shares everything you need to know about the act, the verdict and more. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar who shares with us the story of a village in Karnataka where untouchability is still a practice. He talks about an incident that happened in 2014 and verdict that was given by the court regarding it, according to which 98 people were punished with life...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 07th of November and here are the headlines. The Bandra police in Mumbai received a threatening call demanding Rs 50 lakh from Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. The caller, who threatened to kill Khan, was identified as Faizan Khan from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. An FIR has been registered under sections related to extortion and criminal intimidation. Police teams have been dispatched to Raipur for his arrest....

First, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, discusses what Donald Trump being elected as the US's 47th President means for India. Next, The Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak talks about the BJP’s promise to carve out an exemption for the tribal community in the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and explains why the party is choosing to do so (11:02). And finally, The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal shares reactions to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passing a resolution to...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda. Today is the 06th of November and here are the headlines. Starting with global news, Donald Trump scripted history today, becoming the first President in 120 years to return to power after being ousted after his first term. Addressing his supporters after winning three swing states of North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania, Trump laid the blueprint of his second term. With at least 51 Senate seats secured,...

First, The Indian Express' Manraj Grewal Sharma talks about the violent clash that happened at a temple in Brampton, Canada. She shares how it unfolded, why it happened and how it impacts the relationship between India and Canada. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Aditi Raja who talks about the Dinosaur park and museum of Balasinor in Gujarat. She shares details of the fossils it houses, its history and the challenges the park faces. (12:18) Finally, we talk about an accident that...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 5th of November and here are the headlines In a landmark decision, a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that not all private property can be considered a "material resource of the community" under Article 39(b) for redistribution. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delivered the majority ruling, supported by six justices, while Justice BV Nagarathna agreed in a concurring opinion. Justice Sudhanshu...

First, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, discusses the ongoing tensions between India and Canada and the significance of the allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah. Next, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares key highlights from the latest Global TB Report and the challenges India faces in eliminating tuberculosis (11:38). Finally, The Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda talks about India’s plans to adjust its Olympic funding scheme following its lackluster...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 4th of November and here are the headlines. A tragic accident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Almora, where at least 36 people died when a bus carrying 42 passengers lost control and fell into a gorge near Marchula. The bus was traveling from Kirath of Nainidanda to Ramnagar when it went off the road. Initial reports indicate that the crash was so severe that several passengers were thrown from the vehicle....

Are you someone who does not have health insurance? Or you do, but are wondering if you should switch plans, or worried that you missed out on something? In this special episode, we speak to Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt to discuss the A to Z of getting health insurance. We will break down jargon, consider all important factors, and bust myths to help you make an informed decision. Hosted, written and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar (This episode was first...

During the festive season, people across the country come together to celebrate, with food—sweet, savory, and deep-fried—often taking center stage. While these treats are fine in moderation, we often indulge more than we should. But how much is too much, and are there ways to make our celebrations healthier? To explore these questions, we speak to Dr Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital (Delhi). (Note: We are off for Diwali and our next...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 29th of October and here are the headlines Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to provide health coverage for individuals aged 70 and older, irrespective of their income or economic status. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana card initiates this expanded scheme, aimed at transforming public healthcare access for India's rapidly growing...

First, The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu explains the situation in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh. He talks about the mining issue, the violence that broke out in the area last week, the villagers' protest, the reasons behind it and the government and opposition's response on the same. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about one of the major causes behind blindness in India - corneal damage. She explains how frequently the cases of corneal damage come up and how the...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 28th of October and here are the headlines Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) plant in Vadodara, dedicated to manufacturing the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez joined Modi, marking the occasion after both leaders laid the foundation stone for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) plant in October 2022. This facility...

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy explains the situation on the India and China border. He shares in depth details of the LAC Agreement and what it means for both the countries. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Harikishan Sharma about the Livestock census. India has begun its 21st livestock census and he shares its significance, how its conducted and how it helps the livestock farmers. (12:54) Finally, we talk about ED's action on the scan around the...

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we're excited to bring to you the fifth and the final part of this series where we will speak to educators and academicians who rely on the need for effective assessment techniques at key stages of a child’s learning journey. These assessments form the backbone of the various learning interventions and activities carried out by a teacher in the classroom.  Experts argue that evaluating the academic journey of a student at...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 25th of October and here are this week’s headlines. Indian airlines have been hit by a spate of bomb hoaxes since last Monday as at least 30 flights received bomb threats via social media, taking the total number of such threats to over 120 over the past eight days. Additionally, 13 Air India international flights flying from Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi received bomb threats via a tweet on Tuesday. Most of...