In episode 8 of India this week, we talk about developments in the world of politics, society, business, and economy between Jan 30-Feb 05, 2022:

• The row over wearing Hijab in Schools and the government's new order on the subject
• Inauguration of Statue of Equality in Hyderabad by PM Modi
• India's diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in China
• Earthquake in Jammu & Kashmir
• Amruta Fadnavis' claim attributing 3% of divorces in Mumbai to traffic jams
• Views of multiple factions of retired IAS officers on the government’s proposed amendment to the IAS (Cadre) Rules
• Rahul Gandhi's claims of 2 Indias in Parliament
• Election updates from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Goa, and Uttarakhand.
• The observance of "Betrayal" day by farmers
• Summary of the Union Budget 2022-23, and more ...