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Tens of thousands gather in Delhi over voters removed from electoral roll

Nov 1, 2026 · 37m

Summary

This episode covers mass protests in Delhi demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over controversial voter roll revisions, alongside an analysis of rising youth unrest in Germany. The program also examines the significance of the upcoming US midterm elections and reports on the evacuation of civilians from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. Finally, author Hanif Qureshi discusses his new book, which he co-wrote with his son after a severe accident left him unable to use his limbs.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship: Odoo and Charles Schwab NewsHour introduction and preview of protest themes Report: Mass protests in Delhi over voter roll revisions Interview: Jhanevi Sen on opposition momentum and BJP Preview: Hanif Qureshi interview and top headlines Interview: Howard Williamson on youth protests in Germany Sponsorship: Stifel and Claude AI Promo: The Interface podcast episode Report: Evacuation of civilians from Russian-occupied Eleshky Interview: Scott Lucas on the significance of US midterms Recap: Delhi protest details and NewsHour sign-off Interview: Hanif Qureshi and Carlo on writing 'Are You With Me Now'
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