The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

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The Catch Up: 23 May

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about Kiren Rijiju being removed from the post of the law minister, and the possible reason behind this move.Next, Indian Express’ Sushant Kulkarni tells us about a top scientist from the DRDO being arrested for sharing information with Pakistani operatives (10:36).And in the end, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra tells us why an interfaith wedding was cancelled in Uttarakhand (18:18).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Rahel PhiliposeEdited and mixed by Abhishek Kumar and Suresh Pawar

Kiren Rijiju's removal, DRDO espionage row, and a wedding cancelled

The Catch Up: 22 May

First, Indian Express’ Udit Misra talks about the Rs 2000 note being withdrawn, and its fraught history.Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Central government’s ordinance that appears to nullify the recent Supreme Court verdict regarding Delhi’s bureaucrats (10:48).And in the end, Indian Express’ Divya A explains why Indian filmmakers are starting to shoot in J&K again (18:00).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Rahel PhiliposeEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Withdrawal of Rs 2000 note, Centre's Delhi ordinance, and filming in J&K

The Catch Up: 19 May

First, Indian Express’ Kiran Parashar tells us what led up to the Congress’ decision to pick Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.Next, Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth speaks about a new initiative in Uttar Pradesh to boost investments by employing IIT and IIM graduates. (10:21)And finally, we give you an update on the Supreme Court verdict on Tamil Nadu’s popular but controversial bull-taming sport Jallikattu. (17:22)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeProduced and scripted by Utsa Sarmin, Anwiti Singh, Rahel Philipose, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The new Karnataka CM, MBA graduates to help investors, and SC on Jallikattu

The Catch Up: 18 May

First, Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary tells us about why the UP government is planning to table the report of the 1980 Moradabad riot in the state assembly.Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt explains why the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended against the use of artificial sweeteners (09:02).And in the end, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha talks about why a delayed monsoon is not necessarily a sign of worry (16:55).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Rahel Philipose, Shashank Bhargava, and Utsa SarminEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar, and Abhishek Kumar

Moradabad riot report, WHO on artificial sweeteners, and a late monsoon

The Catch Up: 17 May

First, Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre joins us to talk about the Supreme Court's verdict on the Sena vs Sena tussle in Maharashtra.Second, the Indian Express' Udit Misra discusses how climate change impacts the Indian economy and our ongoing efforts to mitigate its effects. (13:14)Lastly, we provide a brief update on the case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who has been accused of making defamatory remarks against the Bajrang Dal. (23:23)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeProduced and scripted by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, Anwiti Singh and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar and Abhishek Kumar

SC on Shiv Sena, climate change's economic cost, and a case against Kharge

The Catch Up: 16 May

On the 3rd of May, violent clashes broke out in Manipur between the Meitei and the Kuki community, shortly after a ‘tribal solidarity march’ was organised in the state. These clashes have claimed over 70 lives, have displaced thousands of families, and have further deepened the faultline between these two ethnic communities.In today’s episode, we speak to Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah and Tora Agarwala about what transpired on the ground, the factors that triggered these clashes, and what the ruling BJP-government in the state should have kept in mind.Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

What the ground report from Manipur reveals about its ethnic faultlines

The Catch Up: 15 May

First, the Indian Express' Liz Mathew tells us why the BJP lost the Karnataka assembly elections. Second, the Indian Express' Mallica Joshi talks to us about the Supreme Court's verdict on the power tussle between the centre and the AAP-led Delhi government. (16:04)And in the end, we go through a quick update on one of the largest drug busts conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Indian Navy. (26:41)Hosted by Rahel Philipose Produced and scripted by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Why the BJP lost in Karnataka, SC on Delhi's powers, and a drug bust

The Catch Up: 12 May

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