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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

Punjab protests, CCTVs in police stations, and Sheikh Hasina's return

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga who talks about the protests happening in Punjab, where people from different groups like employee unions, contractual workers, and unemployed youth are demanding better wages, regular recruitment, and the fulfilment of promises made by the government.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about a Supreme Court mandate from 2020 according which CCTV cameras were to be installed in police stations to monitor and curb custodial torture and deaths. He discusses the requirement for these CCTVs and the implementation of the mandate. (16:50)Lastly, we talk about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who made her first public media appearance in two years from New Delhi, stating she would return to Bangladesh despite the fear of arrest. (26:55)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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