Resistance Against Dam Construction and Student Arrest Controversy

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Soumyarendra Barik about Apple’s decision to increase iPhone production in India and the political pushback it has received from the US.

Next, we turn to Arunachal Pradesh, where protests have erupted against a hydropower project where we are joined by The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah to understand the strategic importance of the project, and why local communities are opposing it. (15:18)

Lastly, we discuss the Bombay High Court’s strong remarks on the arrest and rustication of a Pune engineering student over a social media post related to Operation Sindoor. (22:04)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma
Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar