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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 24 MIN

Actor Dileep acquitted in rape case, Putin's visit, and Nainital demolitions

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about one of the most consequential criminal cases in Kerala’s recent history. A case that has been going on for eight years, where a leading Malayalam actor was abducted and sexually assaulted. Nikhila shares details of the case, the investigation and the verdict that was given by a Sessions Court in  Ernakulam.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India, his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the discussions that happened during the meeting and the significance of his visit. (11:26)Lastly, we talk about a demolition drive in Nainital during which 52 houses were torn down for allegedly encroaching on forest land. (21:47)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about one of the most consequential criminal cases in Kerala’s recent history. A case that has been going on for eight years, where a leading Malayalam actor was abducted and sexually assaulted. Nikhila shares details of the case, the investigation and the verdict that was given by a Sessions Court in  Ernakulam.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India, his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the discussions that happened during the meeting and the significance of his visit. (11:26)Lastly, we talk about a demolition drive in Nainital during which 52 houses were torn down for allegedly encroaching on forest land. (21:47)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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