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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

NGT clears Nicobar project, Dalit cook faces boycott, and AI Impact Summit

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about The Great Nicobar Project that was proposed by the central government but was facing challenges due to concerns over its implications on the environment. Recently, there was a major breakthrough in the case, and we give you details of the same. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a case of caste based discrimination in Odisha that has led to people boycotting an aganwadi. He talks about the case of a Dalit girl who was appointed as a helper cum cook at the anganwadi and everything that followed. (9:16)Lastly, we talk about the AI Impact Summit 2026 which began yesterday in New Delhi and will continue till 20th November. (18:34)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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