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Quick take on Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha move and what it means for Bihar leadership. Coverage of a West Bengal gubernatorial resignation and likely replacements. Details on the Indian Navy joining international search and rescue efforts. Discussion of a leader urging diplomacy and rule of law amid global conflicts. Preview of Nepal's general election and a surprising contender.

Divya A, India Express reporter on Gulf affairs, outlines risks for 8.8 million Indians in Gulf states amid regional strikes and travel disruptions. Raakhi Jagga, The Indian Express correspondent on local health crises, reports on a waterborne outbreak in Ferozepur, contaminated wells, and strained local responses. They also cover the torpedoing of the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena and subsequent rescue efforts.

Discussion of the SIR process and enumeration status in West Bengal. Examination of algorithmic checks, logical discrepancies and AI-generated documents. Coverage of political and legal pushback, Supreme Court review by judicial officers, and large-scale voter deletions. Practical info on how affected voters can re-enrol and evidence checks ordered by the court.

Asad Rehman, Indian Express reporter on West Asia, outlines why Ayatollah Khamenei mattered in India and the reactions to his death. Arun Janardhanan, political reporter on Tamil Nadu, breaks down actor Vijay’s surprising political entry and its impact on state alliances and voter dynamics. They also touch on audit findings about lapses in Bihar’s welfare schemes.

Quick headlines on Indians reported dead or missing amid the Iran-Gulf escalation. Coverage of diplomatic calls for restraint and political criticism over leadership silence. Audit findings on gaps in Bihar’s health and housing schemes. A national tribunal orders river restoration after industrial dumping. Reports of intensifying strikes and wider economic fallout.

Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Indian Express who analyzes Middle East geopolitics. Sujit Bisoyi, Reporter for The Indian Express who investigated an Odisha paddy procurement tragedy. They discuss the Iran–Israel–US strikes and regional fallout. They examine a farmer’s death linked to procurement failures. They cover a Canada–India uranium and trade pact and its strategic context.

A fast rundown of India and Canada rebuilding ties, including defence talks and a long-term uranium pact. A look at trade goals aiming for $50 billion by 2030 and CEPA timing. An explanation of India’s rebased 2022-23 GDP showing smoother growth and a bigger agriculture share. Coverage of escalating US strikes on Iran, UAE aviation disruptions and interceptions, and friendly fire losses of US jets.

Ritu Sarin, investigative journalist from the Panama/Paradise/Pandora Papers projects, and Sohini Ghosh, legal and political correspondent at The Indian Express. They discuss a Delhi court discharge in the excise policy CBI case and its legal ripples. They explain how offshore leaks led to Rs 14,600 crore being assessed for tax. They also cover a deadly industrial explosion near Nagpur and its aftermath.

Report on the Union Cabinet approving Kerala’s name change to Keralam. Coverage of major national headlines and political developments. Discussion of a Supreme Court ban related to an NCERT textbook. Preview of India‑Canada bilateral talks and their implications.

Apurva Vishwanath, Legal affairs editor, explains concerns over micro-observers, their unclear mandate, and the Supreme Court's intervention. Anonna Dutt, health reporter, explores AI in medicine from diagnostics to drug discovery, regulation headaches, and data platforms. The episode moves through legal stakes and tech-driven shifts in healthcare in short, punchy segments.