Intro

First, we discuss the London-bound Air India Dreamliner that crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad yesterday, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Next, The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to talk about the BJP-led NDA government’s performance one year into its third term, and the path ahead, especially as the country moves toward the 2027 Census and key state elections. (03:05)

And finally, we turn to the rise of drone warfare, as The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary explains how drone swarms work, their impact on military planning, and how India is adapting to these evolving threats. (15:16)

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Produced and edited by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
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