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No gas and no vote: Inside the two-front war on the poor that mainstream media misses

The US and Israel-led war against Iran might, or might not, end as the world holds its collective breath following the declaration of a ceasefire for two weeks. But in India, there are at least two wars that are affecting millions of ordinary people. As in West Asia, the people…

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No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight

Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.

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भाजपा के सुवेंदु अधिकारी ने क्यों कहा- ‘बांग्लादेशी हिंदू को हम घुसपैठिया नहीं मानते’

पश्चिम बंगाल में चुनाव में अब सिर्फ दो हफ्ते बचे हैं. इसी बीच चुनाव आयोग के स्पेशल इंटेंसिव रिवीजन (एसआईआर) को लेकर विवाद गहराता जा रहा है. विपक्षी तृणमूल कांग्रेस (टीएमसी) का आरोप है कि इस प्रक्रिया के जरिए लाखों मतदाताओं को मताधिकार से वंचित किया गया है, जिससे बीजेपी…

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TN polls 2026: Does DMK see Vijay as a political threat? | Kanimozhi interview

As Tamil Nadu heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing an unseen multi-cornered contest. The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is seeking another term in office, while the AIADMK-BJP has formed a bloc to mount a strong challenge against the DMK bloc.

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Israel attack kills another Al Jazeera journalist, network points to ‘systematic policy to silence’

An Israeli drone strike in the Gaza Strip has killed Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah, according to the network. The attack struck the vehicle he was travelling in along al-Rashid Street, a coastal road west of Gaza City, sources told the outlet.

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Infiltration, SIR, ‘washing machine’ | The Suvendu Adhikari interview

With West Bengal heading to the polls in just two weeks, credible reports indicate that the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has disenfranchised millions of voters. The SIR exercise, the opposition TMC alleges, has been designed to pave the way for a BJP victory.

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11-0 drubbing, toxic air, and the missing grassroots of our women’s game

Much like the men’s game, Indian women's football is in a difficult spot. Despite the milestone of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia last month, the national team struggled through a rough campaign, including a humiliating 11-0 drubbing by Japan, not to mention a revolving door of…

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‘No disease’, only ‘impediment removal’: Delhi meet flags Bengal’s 90 lakh voter deletions

Two days after the Election Commission of India released another list of deleted voters in West Bengal’s controversial special intensive revision, political activist Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said that deletions would “critically” affect the governing Trinamool Congress in 19-25 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. In the 2021 state polls,…

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Concrete over commons: How Delhi’s vanishing wetlands are choking on bureaucracy

Chote Lal, a longtime resident of Khichripur in East Delhi, recalls, “Around 15 years ago, a talab (pond) existed here.” Once a vital lifeline for the village, this talab was where residents gathered to bathe and collect rainfall to sustain the community, while children played across a landscape free of…

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‘Highly derogatory, communal’: Delhi HC rebukes Rana Ayyub over old tweets

Rebuking journalist Rana Ayyub for her tweets posted between 2013 and 2017, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday characterised her remarks regarding Hindu deities, Vinayak Savarkar and the Indian Army as “highly derogatory, inflammatory, and communal”.

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US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘Feels like a betrayal’: SIR deletions hit BJP’s own Hindu refugee base in West Bengal

“It feels like we aren’t worth anything at all. Everyone is able to vote but us. Money aatonko aatonko hocche (My mind is wracked with fear). Those who have voting rights, they have [worth]; we have nothing else,” says Pratima Roy, a 34-year-old resident of Bongaon Uttar.

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BJP says Kerala is failing, data says otherwise

Claims about Kerala’s lack of development have become a recurring theme in political speeches, especially during election campaigns. But how much of this is grounded in fact, and how much is political rhetoric? A closer look at key indicators reveals a clear gap between perception and reality.

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Elections 2026: Why parties keep women out of the race

Women are everywhere during elections, at rallies, in campaigns, and at polling booths. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, they even outnumber men as voters.

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Hafta letters: Anti-Americanism, diversity, and the AI debate

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Has trust in Kerala’s public health been affected by controversies?

Low infant mortality, high life expectancy, and few maternal deaths during childbirth – these are among the key factors that make Kerala’s public healthcare system a robust model.

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Modi govt extends suspension of TRPs over coverage of West Asia war

Extending its March 6 directive, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has instructed the Broadcast Audience Research Council to continue withholding TV media channel ratings (TRPs). This suspension will remain in effect for an additional four weeks, or until further notice, amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the US-Israel…

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Amid Bengal voter roll uncertainty, activists flag ‘disproportionate’ exclusions

As West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Office prepared to publish the final supplementary voter list under the Special Intensive Revision, the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, a non-profit working on civil liberties, organised a workshop at the Press Club of India titled “Vanishing Voter Rights and Vulnerable Citizenship: Effects of…

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April 6, 2026: Inhaling ‘moderate’ air while waiting for cylinders

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry travelled to Surjeet Fuel Depot in RK Puram, queuing up for LPG cylinders as the US-Israel war on Iran begins to pinch closer home. As the lines stretch, a question lingers: what kind of air are they breathing?

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BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

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‘Go back, you Bihari’: Why BJP’s ‘outsider’ pitch in Assam is hitting a cultural wall

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India wants 1,000 new clinical trial sites. Patients are still being left in the dark

Thirty-five-year-old Ritu Bhalla was twice diagnosed with blood cancer, at the ages of four and 11. She developed chronic hepatitis B as a long-term side-effect after cancer treatment.

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Kerala election and five questions

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500 रूपए किलो गैस और 800 दिहाड़ी: दिल्ली से शुरू हुआ मज़दूरों का पलायन

इजरायल, अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच जारी युद्ध का असर अब भारत के सबसे कमजोर वर्ग पर साफ दिखने लगा है. एलपीजी गैस की आसमान छूती कीमतों ने राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र में रहने वाले प्रवासी मजदूरों की रसोई ठंडी कर दी है. दिहाड़ी पर काम करने वाले ये मजदूर अब…

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South Central 69: New IT rules and how it will impact what you post

In this week’s South Central, Dhanya Rajendran, Anisha Sheth, and cartoonist Rachita Taneja discuss the Union government’s proposed amendments to the IT law and what they mean for online speech. Why is the government bringing in these changes, and how will they impact people sharing news and opinions online?

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