Political Dynamics and Calls for Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the violent protests that broke out in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Last week, protests against the Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad got violent, leading to three deaths. Sweety talks about what happened, the families of the deceased, and the current situation in the area.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a new blood test developed by the doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) that may help monitor the effectiveness of cervical cancer treatment. (16:22)

And lastly, we talk about Omar Abdullah being hopeful that statehood will soon be restored for Jammu and Kashmir. (27:32)

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