Assam Congress weakens, semaglutide generics, and three dead in Raipur

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah about veteran Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joining the BJP and being fielded as a candidate from the party in the Assam polls. She talks about him and his stint in the party and the significance of this change.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about weight loss drug Semaglutide and its availability due to the expiration of its patent. She talks about the medication, its impact, and the rising problem of obesity in India and the world. (11:31)

Lastly, we talk about a case of manual scavenging that cost three people their lives in Raipur. (20:35)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar