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Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges
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- 3 Things
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 1871
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Summary
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a case involving a same-sex couple that has raised an important question about who gets to make medical decisions for a partner. She talks about what the Health Ministry has told the High Court in this regard and the rights of queer couples in India. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the United States admitting that it has deployed active weapons in space. He talks about the rules and regulations in place regarding the weaponization of space, the debate around it and what it means for other countries. (15:20) Lastly, we discuss the government’s decision not to roll back the proposed MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. (27:43) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar