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Public transport falters, petrol sales rise: Can Delhi’s EV policy fill the gap?

Virendra Kumar, a former government staffer in Delhi, is a regular bus commuter. But in recent months, he finds himself waiting longer – several CNG buses in the city have been decommissioned, shrinking the fleet.

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सूर्पनखा के सोलह अवतार, डंकापति का दरबार और दलित आईपीएस की आत्महत्या

धृतराष्ट्र को संजय ने इस हफ्ते रावण की एक काल्पनिक कथा सुनाई. दशहरे में जलने के बाद रावण पूरी फुर्सत में था. उसके पास पूरे एक साल का वक्त था. और मायावी तो वह था ही. एक दिन वह बोरियत से बचने के लिए छात्र का भेस धर कर पाठशाला…

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South Asian University under fire again: Gangrape case triggers outrage over ‘cover-up’

The South Asian University is once again in the news for alleged high-handedness in dealing with students. After its crackdown on stipend protests, it now faces allegations of trying to hush up an alleged sexual assault on campus.

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‘Justice for Zubeen Garg’: How the iconic singer’s death became a political flashpoint in Assam

Ingty Raj Gogoi, a 26-year-old businessman from eastern Assam’s Sivasagar, was overwhelmed by grief at the death of Zubeen Garg.

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IPS officer’s ‘suicide’: Pressure mounts on Haryana govt after ‘weak’ FIR, no autopsy

The controversy over Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s death refuses to die down.

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Behind India’s pivot in Kabul: Counter to Pak ‘strategic depth’, a key trade route

The recent visit of Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to India marked another step in New Delhi’s gradual recalibration of ties with the Taliban leadership in Kabul. This aligns with how India has been reassessing its terms of engagement with the Taliban even before the militia regained power…

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TMR 2025: Who controls the narrative on the future of media?

The ‘masses’ are no longer passive audiences but active contributors. New technologies have given rise to new platforms for news production and consumption. But is the sun setting on traditional media?

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Oct 13, 2025: Delhi air is getting worse again

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Safdarjung Tomb, a historical site whose gardens attract hundreds of visitors each day.

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‘Jail within a jail’: Death row and the impact on mental health

When Asif Khan was arrested in Belgaum in October 2006 in connection to the Mumbai blasts in July of that year, he did not think it would be the beginning of a 19-year prison ordeal involving physical torture, terrorism allegations and “mental torture”.

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Let Me Explain: Coldrif tragedy and inside India’s recurring cough syrup poisonings

At least 23 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have died after consuming cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical used in brake fluid.

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‘Shows India’s priorities’: Women journos on being barred from Taliban minister’s presser

“I’m very hurt. This shows India’s priorities, because at some point, India and the Taliban would have agreed that female journalists would not be a part of the meeting. At some point, India did concede to the Taliban on something that is not even a part of our own values…

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South Central 46: Attack on CJI Gavai and the power of cults in Indian politics

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss whether the attack on the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is more than what just meets the eye. Justice Gavai is the second Dalit CJI of India. The hosts are joined by Ajoy Ashirwad, Political…

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The curious case of Kikki Singh: From poet photographed with president to FIR over CJI Gavai AI video

“Her poetry collection has received a great response. She has been praised by President Ram Nath Kovind for her works and has won more than two dozen awards for her ‘brilliant’ writing. Afflicted with cerebral palsy, Kikki faced many challenges over the years but kept moving forward with strong willpower…

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Hafta letters: Protecting paywalled videos, data centres, app glitches

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TV Newsance 316: Poison in cough syrup, satsang on primetime

This week on TV Newsance, we talk about the most horrifying tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, where over 20 children died due to a poisonous cough syrup. A medicine to cure cough contained an alarming amount of a chemical used in brake fluid and antifreeze.

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‘Allowed to bring discrimination’: Women reporters shut out of Taliban minister’s Delhi presser

Several Indian journalists on Friday criticised the exclusion of women reporters from a press conference held in New Delhi by Taliban-controlled Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Many described the move as “unacceptable” and questioned how it was permitted on Indian soil.

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Hoax bomb threats target Tamil Nadu journalists, media houses

A series of bomb threats targeting the residences of Tamil Nadu journalists and media houses over the past week put the Tamil Nadu police and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) in a state of high alert. Site inspection and searches at the targeted locations by BDDS teams showed the…

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Over 2 weeks after violence, Leh struggles to return to normalcy

Two weeks after the violent September 24 statehood protests in Leh, parts of the city are struggling to return to normalcy. Footfall has shrunk in commercial areas, and vendors complain that business is down.

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On World Mental Health Day, a reminder: Endless resilience comes at a cost

Natural and man-made tragedies cause an obvious loss of lives and property. But for those affected by these catastrophes, there’s a hidden, often ignored, struggle of the mind.

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Gurugram’s waste crisis worsens as garbage collection stalls

Piles of uncollected garbage line busy roads, residential colonies, and gated societies across the city.

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Oct 9, 2025: Is artificial rain an effective measure against pollution or a temporary relief?

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department on Lodhi Road.

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MP cough syrup deaths: Ground report from TN company that made deadly drug

On August 16, a quiet village in Madhya Pradesh witnessed the beginning of one of India’s worst medical tragedies in recent years. Seventeen children lost their lives after consuming a cough syrup laced with toxic industrial chemicals. The investigation led to Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district, where Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer…

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Chennai journalists protest ‘blackout’ of Puthiya Thalaimurai TV

Journalists in Chennai have staged protests against the alleged blackout of a prominent Tamil news channel, Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, from the state-run cable network TACTV since October 3.

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Attack on CJI Gavai puts focus on pro-Hindutva voices

Despite being suspended by the Bar Council of India after hurling a shoe at CJI BR Gavai for his alleged anti-Hindu remarks, 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore has remained defiant, telling the media he has “no regrets” over his actions. A Supreme Court lawyer has now written to the Attorney General…

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Newslaundry report on Hathras picked for Laadli award

A Newslaundry report has been chosen for the 2025 edition of the Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity, instituted by Population First.

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