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Amitabh Sinha, who covered COP28, shares insights on the Climate Conference. Asad Rehman discusses the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. Updates on PM Modi's statement on Parliament breach and Rahul Gandhi's comments.

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, a witness to the incident, Indian Express' Liz Matthew joins us to share what went down at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, amid a security breach when two men opened smoke canisters inside the Parliament.Second, Indian Express' Harish Damodaran talks about how the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution directed all mills and distilleries not to use sugarcane juice/syrup for making any ethanol. (14:37)Lastly, we talk about the installation of high-focus CCTV cameras in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district that have an integrated facial recognition system powered by artificial intelligence.(21:50)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeWritten and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt joins us to talk about an alleged Cash for Kidney racket, implicating India's Apollo Hospital and what the country's law says about organ transplantation.Second, we talk to Damini Nath from The Indian Express who dives deeper into an amendment that restores the salary of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners to the equivalent of that of a Supreme Court Judge. (08:45)Lastly, we give you details on a security breach at the Parliament of India, when two men entered the Lok Sabha and opened smoke canisters. (13:21)Hosted by Utsa Sarmin Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Anand Mohan joins us to talk about the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav and why this choice surprised the state BJP leadership.Second, Indian Express' Deep Mukherjee tells us about a tinder date that proved to be fatal for a Jaipur-based engineer Dushyant Sharma. (08:22)Lastly, we talk about Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Jawaharlal Nehru. (16:27)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeWritten and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Jayprakash Naidu joins us to talk about the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai who is also the first tribal CM of the state. Second, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt tells us about India's target to eliminate Kala Azar which is also known as Black fever. (07:24)Lastly, we give you an update on the opposition bloc INDIA and its upcoming meeting. (16:58)Hosted by Utsa Sarmin Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.