Intro

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the situation between India and Pakistan. He talks about the 'ceasefire' that was agreed upon on Saturday, its violation and all the developments that have happened since.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the abduction of five Indian migrant workers from Jharkhand who had been working in the West African country of Niger. He shares the details of the case, the people abducted and the response of the Jharkhand government. (12:43)

Lastly, we speak about Russian President Vladimir Putin rejecting a ceasefire ultimatum from key European leaders and proposing negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul instead. (24:20)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar