The Daily Catch-Up: An unusual purge in Environment Ministry, and more

Rare purge in Environment Minister’s office removes three key aides

A quiet shake-up inside Union Minister Bhupender Yadav’s office has triggered louder questions in Delhi. The removal of a private secretary and two additional private secretaries points to a story that stretches beyond a routine administrative reshuffle.

Deadly landslide in Kerala

Mumbai building collapse: A tragedy years in the making

As rescue efforts continue in Mankhurd, the disaster has once again exposed the dangers lurking inside ageing buildings. The story traces how warning signs accumulated long before concrete came crashing down.

Heavy rain forces water release from Khadakwasla dam

Pune’s reservoirs are filling fast after relentless monsoon showers, prompting controlled releases from the Khadakwasla dam. The decision offers relief for engineers but raises fresh concerns for those living downstream.

Incessant rain has significantly raised the water level at Sangam, where the Mula and Mutha rivers converge, in Pune. (Express Photo by Arul Horizon)

1,091 trees to be felled or transplanted for Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar project

A long-delayed redevelopment has cleared another hurdle, but not without environmental costs. The approval reignites Delhi’s familiar debate over whether modernisation can come without sacrificing its shrinking green cover.

The ‘Trojan horse’ bank robbery that netted Rs 7 crore

It reads like a crime thriller rather than a police case file. Investigators say deception, planning and patience helped the robbers pull off one of Gujarat’s most audacious bank heists in recent years.

 

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The curious case of Goa’s ‘Congress’ that caught the Congress off guard

A little-known political outfit has handed the Congress an unexpected headache in Goa. The episode is a reminder that elections are often shaped as much by quirks of the rulebook as by grand political strategy.

Podcast of the day: Bhagwant Mann controversy, Ram Temple theft case, and monsoon turns deadly

Bhagwant Mann faces fresh scrutiny over an alleged video, the Ram Temple donation theft probe widens, and a powerful monsoon system batters western and central India.

Explained: Can judges avoid impeachment by resigning? The Justice Yashwant Varma case explained

In 2025, wads of burnt and partially destroyed currency notes were recovered from Justice Verma’s official residence in New Delhi. (File)

Cristiano Ronaldo signals his final World Cup

Every sporting era ends eventually. Ronaldo has indicated that football’s biggest stage in 2026 will likely be his last, adding fresh emotion to what could become the defining farewell of a remarkable career.

Why Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj was held up for years

The film’s unexpected release and swift takedown has reopened questions about censorship, politics and the opaque workings of certification. The backstory is every bit as compelling as the controversy surrounding the film itself.

Kriti Sanon on freezing her eggs and motherhood on her own terms

The actor’s candid remarks go beyond celebrity gossip. They tap into a broader conversation about changing attitudes towards fertility, family and the freedom to choose when — or whether — to become a parent.

Alpha stumbles at the Monday box office

After an impressive opening weekend, Alia Bhatt’s action film has hit its first real test. The sharp weekday drop raises the question every big-budget release hopes to avoid: how strong are its legs?

The Daily Catch-Up is published Monday to Friday by The Indian Express.