Catastrophic Chemical Explosion in Telangana

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the Puri Rath Yatra. He shares the arrangements that were made for it and how things went wrong when a stampede broke out at the Yatra last week which caused 3 deaths and led to 50 people getting injured.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about a tragic blast in a chemical factory in Telangana which led to 38 deaths. She shares the possible causes and what makes the cause rarest of the rare. (12:06)

Lastly, we talk about the Indian government's efforts towards cutting delays and fast-tracking decision-making. (18:56)

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