EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 24 MIN
BJP's BMC sweep, SC split on corruption probes, and IndiGo penalised
from 3 Things · host Express Audio
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Girish Kuber about the BJP-Shiv Sena’s sweeping municipal poll win in Maharashtra and what it reveals about the shifting contours of urban politics in the state.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla about a split Supreme Court verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and how it reopens the long-standing debate between shielding honest officers and enabling timely probes. (11:45)Lastly, we discuss the DGCA’s record penalty on IndiGo for widespread flight disruptions in December, and what it tells us about accountability in the aviation sector. ((21:40)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Girish Kuber about the BJP-Shiv Sena’s sweeping municipal poll win in Maharashtra and what it reveals about the shifting contours of urban politics in the state.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla about a split Supreme Court verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and how it reopens the long-standing debate between shielding honest officers and enabling timely probes. (11:45)Lastly, we discuss the DGCA’s record penalty on IndiGo for widespread flight disruptions in December, and what it tells us about accountability in the aviation sector. ((21:40)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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BJP's BMC sweep, SC split on corruption probes, and IndiGo penalised
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