3 Things

The headlines of the week from the Indian Express.

First, Flora Swain talks to Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the US Presidential elections 2024. He shares the reasons behind this development and how it will impact the elections along with the Indo-US ties. 

Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt speaks to us about U-Win, a digital vaccination registry initiated by the government of India to maintain records of newborns, their health and their vaccinations. (11:21)

And in the end, we talk about an incident that happened in Madhya Pradesh where a school principal allegedly stopped some students from reciting a S...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 25th of July and here are today's headlines.

Amid heavy rains overnight and persistent downpour, especially in the catchment areas of dams, parts of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad reported flooding this morning. The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert’ for the next two days in the city. Four deaths have so far been reported in the rain-related incidents, including three due to electrocution and one due to a rock fall. The city witnessed three landslides and a wall c...

First, Indian Express' National Education Editor Ritika Chopra talks to us about what the Supreme Court had to say reagrding a re-NEET UG examination. The court gave its verdict about a re-exam while acknowleding the paper leak and grace marks situation. 

Next, Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh speaks to us about the spread of the Chandipura virus also known as CHPV in Gujarat. She talks about how the virus impacts children, its symptoms and what the medical professionals have to say about it. (12:09)

And in the end, we talk about a devastating aircraft crash in Kathmandu, Nepal tha...

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 24th of July and here are today's headlines.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today met a delegation of farmer leaders in the Parliament complex who apprised him of the issues being faced by the tillers. After the meeting, Rahul said he would work with other INDIA bloc leaders to pressurise the government to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) a legal guarantee for farmers across the country. The Opposition in Rajya Sabha walked out today, a few minutes after the session be...

Yesterday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget under the third Narendra Modi-led government.

Following the announcement, PM Modi stated that the budget would empower every section of society and ensure inclusive growth. He highlighted that Dalit and backward class communities would benefit from the budget's powerful schemes and that women's contributions would be encouraged.

However, opposition parties were critical. The Congress labeled it the "Save Modi Government Budget," the Trinamool Congress (TMC) called it "politically biased and anti-poor," and the Samajwadi Party (SP) claimed it overlooked the interests of youth and farmers.

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 23rd of July and here are today's headlines.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament today. Announcements were made for politically significant states such as Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, which are ruled by major NDA member parties. Rs 15,000 cr have been allocated for the development of Amaravati, the new capital of AP. No packages for Maharashtra or Haryana means the government is not too worried about near-term state elections and its focus is more on th...

First, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah talks about a landmark Supreme Court judgment in a citizenship case and shares her findings about the individual involved.

Next, Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra explains the controversial order issued by the UP and Uttarakhand governments regarding the Kanwar Yatra and explores why it has posed a setback for the BJP (15:16).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Ritu Sarin tells us why two books by former Army Chiefs have been held by the Ministry of Defence (23:26).

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 22nd of July and here are today's headlines.

Ahead of the Modi 3.0 Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha parliament highlighting an 8.2 per cent economic growth estimation in real terms in the financial year consolidating to post-Covid recovery, fiscal and monetary with policymakers. While inflation for specific food items has elevated, the headline inflation is under control with a surplus registered in the last quarter.

Speaking of...

First, Indian Express' Bijin Jose talks to us about the global IT crisis caused by the Microsoft outage. He speaks about the cause behind the outage and clarifies if it was a cyber security issue or not. He also shares the impact the massive crisis had and how Microsoft is working to solve it.

Next, Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth speaks to us about rumblings in the Uttar Pradesh BJP. She shares how the Lok Sabha election results have caused a rift in the party and what consequences the UP government and CM Adityanath are facing as a result. (8:32)