Repealing MGNREGA, curbing pollution, and Homebound shortlisted

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about the newly introduced Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025 which proposes to repeal and replace the MGNREGA Act 2005. He shares what changes can be expected if the bill is passed, how it will impact rural employment and more.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Sophiya Mathew about the Delhi government’s new regulation to curb pollution as a part of which non-BS VI private vehicles registered outside the capital will not be allowed to enter the city, considering that vehicular emissions are one of the biggest and most stubborn contributors to air pollution in the region. (19:58)

Lastly, we speak about the Indian film Homebound which has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. (30:18)

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