UAE's exit from OPEC, Thrissur tragedy, and chased by cow vigilantes

First, we talk to The Indian Express' National Business Editor Anil Sasi about the United Arab Emirates' exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or the OPEC. He discusses the reasons for its exit, why the timing is important, and how it will impact global oil prices. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nidheesh MK about a tragic explosion in Kerala's Thrissur right before the Thrissur Pooram festival. The explosion killed 16 people. He shares how it all happened, the investigation, and the cultural significance of Pooram.(12:56) Lastly, we talk about an 18-year-old whose body was recovered 20 days after he disappeared post being chased by cow vigilanties. (26:50) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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UAE's exit from OPEC, Thrissur tragedy, and chased by cow vigilantes is an episode from 3 Things by Express Audio.

This episode is 29:33 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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