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Let Me Explain: Women at the heart of Tamil Nadu’s factory economy

Of the 14.9 lakh women working in registered factories across India, 6.3 lakh are in just one state – Tamil Nadu.

Newslaundry · Dec 1, 2025

South Central 52: The Dileep case and how SIR is unfolding across states

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Kerala actor assault case of 2017, which superstar Dileep is accused of orchestrating. As the verdict is expected in a week, the hosts take us through the details of the case and its impact on…

Newslaundry · Nov 30, 2025

TV Newsance 323 | Distraction Files: India is choking. But TV news is distracting

On this week’s TV Newsance, while India observed Constitution Day, our beloved Godijeevis did what they do best — lose themselves in Ram Mandir flag-hoisting visuals. Hours of primetime were spent decoding Prime Minister Modi’s “body language”, “divine emotions”, and “historic hand gestures”… all while Delhi gasped through its worst…

Newslaundry · Nov 29, 2025

‘Is my house the only illegal one?’: Outrage after journalist’s home flattened in Jammu

A demolition drive in Jammu has come under fire after authorities tore down the home of journalist Arfaz Ahmad Daing – the only structure targeted in the area that day. Daing alleges the action was carried out without prior notice and was a message to journalists who refuse to “toe…

Newslaundry · Nov 28, 2025

Karnataka’s Congress crossroads: A leadership test for a weakened high command

Murmurs of a power struggle within the Karnataka government have grown louder. The Congress leadership in Delhi is reportedly weighing the rival claims of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who wants to continue in the role, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who seeks to replace him.

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

When media ‘solves’ terror cases, Kashmiris are collateral damage

The story about the Delhi blast on November 10, where a car exploded at peak hour in the Red Fort area, killing 15 people and injuring many more, continues to unravel as we read every day about the police and investigating agencies uncovering so-called “terror modules” and arresting more people. 

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

केंद्र सरकार का प्रिंट विज्ञापन पर खर्च 2 अरब से ज्यादा, दिल्ली में अंग्रेज़ी अखबारों ने मारी बाजी

सरकार ने प्रिंट मीडिया यानी आपके पास आने वाले रोज़ाना अखबारों को मिलने वाले विज्ञापनों की दर में 26 फीसदी का इजाफा कर दिया है. ये तो आप अब तक जान ही चुके हैं. साथ में आप यह भी जान चुके होंगे कि इसके जवाब में न्यूज़लॉन्ड्री ने अपने सब्सक्रिप्शन…

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

Public money skewing the news ecosystem? Delhi’s English dailies bag lion’s share of govt print ads

In India’s media economy, few forces distort the news landscape as powerfully as government advertising. And the Narendra Modi government’s own data shows just how sharply public money is concentrated in a handful of Delhi newspapers.

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

Nov 27, 2025: Who’s sitting in a hot air balloon when the AQI is over 500?

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has remarked that Delhi’s air is so toxic that even a morning walk is difficult. But with GRAP restrictions on physical attendance rolled back, thousands in the capital are compelled to go to schools and work despite poor air quality. 

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

HC raps MHA for ‘distorted’ paperwork in Reuters journalist’s OCI case

Hearing the case of Reuters journalist Raphael Satter, whose Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card was revoked in December 2023, the Delhi High Court reportedly pulled up the Ministry of Home Affairs’ counsel for inadequate paperwork. According to Bar and Bench, the judge said, “Your officers have completely distorted it.” 

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025