Episode 3799 October 14, 2025

India’s economic mystery, insurance mafia, and Israel-Hamas ceasefire

First, The Indian Express’ Udit Misra talks about the Indian economy and why many experts are surprised by the fact that it appears to be doing well.

Next, we are joined by The Indian Express’ Saman Hussian who explains how a man allegedly killed his entire immediate family for the payout from their insurance policies, and why this may not be an isolated incident. (15:54)

Lastly, we discuss a rare moment of optimism in a 2 year conflict, Israel and Hamas begin a fragile truce under a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. (26:49)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Written and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

India’s economic mystery, insurance mafia, and Israel-Hamas ceasefireFirst, The Indian Express' Udit Misra talks about the Indian economy and why many experts are surprised by the fact that it appears to be doing well. Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' Saman Hussian who explains how a man allegedly killed his entire immediate family for the payout from their insurance policies, and why this may not be an isolated incident. (15:54) Lastly, we discuss a rare moment of optimism in a 2 year conflict, Israel and Hamas begin a fragile truce under a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. (26:49) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Written and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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India’s economic mystery, insurance mafia, and Israel-Hamas ceasefire