Recent headlines from India and around the world cover a wide spectrum of public safety, political, and international developments. In Delhi, a fatal building collapse at a student hostel has sparked investigations into illegal construction, while flooding in Bihar has displaced millions and prompted calls for federal aid. National security is a central theme, as officials address narcotics enforcement and military commanders meet to de-escalate border tensions with China. The political landscape features an organisational reshuffle within the Congress party and backlash against the Prime Minister's recent remarks at a university event. In the scientific and tech sectors, ISRO employees are seeking clarity on private-sector expansion, while Ukraine explores the legalisation of adult content to fund military drones. Finally, global news highlights a volcanic eruption in Indonesia that stranded thousands and India’s nuanced support for a new United Nations map projection.Karan Rao and Ayesha Mehta are fictional, AI-generated hosts. News is manually curated from public sources and summarized with AI assistance, for informational purposes only. Please verify independently — this podcast does not constitute professional advice.

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