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Sukrita Baruah, Assam reporter at The Indian Express, explains an AI-generated video on the Assam BJP X handle and its political fallout. Sujit Bisoyi, Odisha reporter at The Indian Express, outlines why paddy procurement and MSP sparked mass protests. They also cover India clearing deals for 114 Rafale jets and additional maritime surveillance aircraft.

Coverage of a substantive motion in parliament targeting remarks on a US trade deal. Allegations of foreign influence and legal notices around a prominent politician. Major defence procurements including 114 French fighter jets and additional P-8I maritime aircraft. High court refusal to quash a rape FIR amid debates on legal redress. A local gym owner gets legal aid after a viral incident.

Ravik Bhattacharya, Kolkata bureau chief and political reporter on West Bengal politics; Raakhi Jagga, agricultural reporter covering farmer actions and trade impacts. They discuss a new minority-led political front reshaping Bengal race. They examine farmer unions striking over the India-US interim trade deal and specific worries for dairy, apples and tariffs. Rahul Gandhi’s forceful parliamentary critique of the trade pact is also covered.

A rapid roundup of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha remarks on the India-US trade deal and parliamentary procedure. Alliance maneuvers in Tamil Nadu and the rise of a new third front are tracked. Kashmir apple growers' fears about US imports and subsidy gaps are highlighted. A proposed right-to-recall law for underperforming elected officials is discussed.

Suvir Saran, Michelin-starred chef and culinary educator, shares roots in traditional Indian home cooking and practical nutrition. He discusses how women eating last harms health, the power of seasonal, plant-forward meals, combating diet fads with common-sense cooking, and simple iron-rich home recipes that fit busy family life.

Asad Rehman, investigative reporter who uncovered PMO directions on parliamentary questions about PM-linked funds. Anonna Dutt, health reporter who explains rising fatty liver rates in India. Venkata Krishna B, cricket writer who breaks down how an India-Pakistan T20 clash was negotiated. They discuss the PMO-Lok Sabha communication, the growing burden of metabolism-associated fatty liver, and the talks that secured the India-Pak match.

A rundown of the Lok Sabha deadlock and the opposition's no-confidence notice against Speaker Om Birla. A quick look at the NGT inquiry into the Meghalaya mine blast. A preview of Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to India and closing headlines.

Parul Kulshrestha, reporter on education and local issues, on teachers in Rajasthan using personal funds to build makeshift classrooms after school collapses. Harish Damodaran, rural affairs editor, on which US agricultural products may expand in India and who gains or loses from trade shifts. They discuss trade impacts, makeshift schooling, and privacy concerns in Goa.

Coverage of the Supreme Court granting extra time for scrutiny of SIR and asking for a personal affidavit from West Bengal DGP. Reports on a burglary arrest and local crime developments. Discussion of an IIT–CBSE MOU for STEM teacher training. Notes on parliamentary disruptions and a close vote in Bangladesh.

Apurva Vishwanath, legal affairs editor with expertise in criminal justice, discusses a study on death row acquittals and procedural safeguards. Devansh Mittal, reporter who explains Bharat Taxi’s cooperative, driver-owned business model. Brendan Dabhi, reporter who covers the pilot rollout, driver reactions and operational challenges. They also touch on proposed RBI rules for compensation in fraud cases.