Sukrita Baruah

Sukrita Baruah, a journalist at The Indian Express specializing in Assam and the Northeast, discusses the revival of the Immigrants Expulsion from Assam Act from 1950 and its implications for declared foreigners. Jayprakash S Naidu, covering Chhattisgarh, dives into the recent vandalism of Christmas decorations at Raipur's Magneto Mall, linking it to a burial dispute and communal tensions. Together, they touch on the ED's investigations into climate advocacy funding, raising concerns over foreign influence on energy policy.

Sukrita Baruah, a reporter from The Indian Express, delves into a scandal involving 2 lakh metric tonnes of illegally mined coal that has mysteriously disappeared in Meghalaya. She reveals the ongoing investigations and the dire consequences of illegal mining practices. The discussion also shifts to the global plastics treaty, where countries have struggled to reach agreement, highlighting the urgency of tackling plastic pollution. Finally, explore India's new GST proposals, particularly the tax implications for online gaming, amid broader economic reforms.

Soumyarendra Barik from The Indian Express discusses Apple's strategic pivot to ramp up iPhone production in India, highlighting the complexities of US trade tensions and the implications for global manufacturing. Sukrita Baruah delves into the controversial Upper Siang hydropower project that has enraged local communities, emphasizing ecological and societal impacts. The conversation also touches on the arrest of a Pune engineering student over a social media post, raising questions about governmental accountability and civil liberties in India.