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Episode 3995 February 26, 2026
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Govt funds diverted, ricin terror plot, and NCERT textbook pulled back

 

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Hamza Khan about how a network of scamsters allegedly diverted funds from flagship welfare schemes like PM-Kisan in Rajasthan, roping in thousands of illegal beneficiaries.

Next, The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi and Nikhila Henry explain a ricin-linked bioterror investigation that began in Gujarat and has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (15:20)

And in the end, we look at why NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after objections were raised over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary. (26:00)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Govt funds diverted, ricin terror plot, and NCERT textbook pulled back  First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Hamza Khan about how a network of scamsters allegedly diverted funds from flagship welfare schemes like PM-Kisan in Rajasthan, roping in thousands of illegal beneficiaries. Next, The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi and Nikhila Henry explain a ricin-linked bioterror investigation that began in Gujarat and has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (15:20) And in the end, we look at why NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after objections were raised over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary. (26:00) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar