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The podcast delves into the recent Union Budget 2024, exploring political reactions and economic impacts. It contrasts budget approaches under single-party majority and coalition government. The discussion focuses on addressing economic distress, boosting the economy, and the government's fiscal initiatives in India. It highlights how the government is acknowledging issues and moving away from denial towards resolution.

Union Finance Minister presents Union Budget with focus on politically significant states; Taxpayers in highest bracket to save Rs 7,500; Mechanisms introduced for MSMEs; Custom duty reduction announced in 2024-25 budget

Indian Express journalists discuss a citizenship case, Kanwar Yatra controversy, and books by former Army Chiefs. Topics include a Supreme Court judgment, orders by UP and Uttarakhand governments, and books held by the Ministry of Defence.

The podcast covers topics like the Economic Survey 2023-24, criticism on Education Minister, NEET matter in Supreme Court, Nipah virus case in Kerala, and Joe Biden endorsing Kamala Harris

Reporters discuss Microsoft's IT crisis, attributing it to a faulty update. They also shed light on the BJP rift in Uttar Pradesh post Lok Sabha elections. Lastly, the return of Nipah virus in Kerala is highlighted after a teen's tragic death.

This podcast covers a variety of current events in India, such as the Supreme Court directive on NEET UG results, soldiers' deaths during an operation, an arrest by Pune rural police, and the Karnataka government's decision on a proposed law regarding job reservation in the private sector.

Indian Express journalists discuss the allegations against IAS officer Dr Puja Khedkar and the rise in terror attacks in Jammu. Insights on the NEET UG cases are also provided, including the Supreme Court's statements and the arrests made by CBI.

Supreme Court discusses NEET-UG 2024, train derailment in Uttar Pradesh, stock indices hit all-time high. Karnataka BJP leaders protest, Bangladesh student protests over job quotas.

First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra talks to us about the controversy that is surrounding the new Kedarnath temple which is being built by the Kedarnath Dham Trust Delhi in the capital. He shares why the temple is facing opposition and the reactions that the row has garnered. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about the PM-SHRI, a Rs 27000 crore scheme for government schools initiated by the centre. She talks about the states that are refusing to implement it and the consequences they are facing as a result. (9:18)And in the end, we talk about 12 Maoists being killed in an encounter in a village on Maharashtra - Chhattisgarh border. (17:29)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.