Indian Express journalists discuss the death of Mukhtar Ansari, 21000 trees cut in Mumbai, and Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar. Topics include alleged poisoning, tree transplantation challenges, and custody proceedings with special requests.

Senior journalists and political experts decode surprising 2024 Lok Sabha poll results, discussing BJP's performance, SP's success in UP, TMC's comeback in West Bengal, and Congress party's increased tally. Focus on shifts in public opinion, rejection of dominance politics, and impact of caste dynamics and alliances on election outcomes.

Asad Rehman, a journalist specializing in Waqf governance, discusses the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill and its criticisms from opposition and Muslim groups. Mallica Joshi shares insights on the bail granted to Manish Sisodia, exploring its political ramifications after 17 months of jail time. Lastly, Anonna Dutt sheds light on a new regulatory change that will expedite the availability of international drugs in India, raising questions about safety and access in the healthcare landscape.

Sukrita Baruah, a journalist from Indian Express, discusses Assam's new Muslim marriage law aimed at tackling child marriages and shifting registration to government oversight. Aditi Raja highlights growing discontent in Vadodara as residents react to severe flooding and criticize local BJP leaders for inadequate disaster response. Meanwhile, Asad Rehman addresses the Supreme Court's condemnation of 'bulldozer justice' in Uttar Pradesh, revealing its troubling implications for innocent individuals and the systemic issues plaguing law enforcement.

Indian Express’ journalists Asad Rehman and Apurva Vishwanath join the podcast to discuss the recent ASI report on the Gyanvapi Mosque case. They explore the historical context, detailed findings of the report, reactions from the litigants, political implications, arguments from the Ayodhya case, and the Supreme Court's involvement in determining the validity of the case.