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Problems with the RDI fund, Sheikh Hasina's statement, and caste census
Published 18 hours ago
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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about an Indian Express investigation into the Research Development and Innovation Fund. This is a new fund introduced by the government to provide financial support to companies and startups working on cutting edge research in critical technology areas such as AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, robotics, healthcare and defence.
Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Sheikh Hasina's first virtual media interaction in Delhi. He discusses the statements she made, Bangladesh's reaction to them and how this event could impact India-Bangladesh relations. (12:27)
Lastly, we talk about the caste census to be conducted alongside the population enumeration phase of the Census and how caste related data will be collected. (27:30)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Sheikh Hasina's first virtual media interaction in Delhi. He discusses the statements she made, Bangladesh's reaction to them and how this event could impact India-Bangladesh relations. (12:27)
Lastly, we talk about the caste census to be conducted alongside the population enumeration phase of the Census and how caste related data will be collected. (27:30)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar