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Tata Harrier EV review: Could it be better than itself?

In all my years of reviews, I’ve never quite asked this question. But back then, intelligence didn’t need to be artificial – unless you ran into a naturally stupid individual pretending otherwise. So here we are, about to dive into the Tata Harrier EV and wonder: is this really better…

Newslaundry · Sep 30, 2025

Encroachment menace in Bengaluru locality leaves pavements unusable for pedestrians

In the occasional instance, one comes across a pavement in Bengaluru, the brief sense of astonishment and joy is quickly dampened by the potted plants, dumped garbage, and construction material that occupy it.

Newslaundry · Sep 30, 2025

‘Witch-hunt against Wangchuk’: Ladakh leaders demand justice at Delhi presser

At a press conference in Delhi on Monday, leaders from Ladakh and several other hill regions demanded accountability for recent police firing in Leh, the release of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk, and constitutional safeguards for the Himalayan region.

Newslaundry · Sep 29, 2025

Why are dowry-related crimes underreported

Dowry-related crimes in India are routinely underreported and undercounted, an IndiaSpend analysis of government data and various studies shows. This reflects in official data as well. National crime data show that several states routinely report hundreds of dowry deaths but few or no cases under the dowry harassment law. In 2022 for…

Newslaundry · Sep 29, 2025

Let Me Explain: From heavy tariffs to H1B visas, how India misread Trump

In 2023, PM Modi called Donald Trump his special friend. Two years on, that ‘friendship’ is being tested, and it may be costing Indians jobs, visas, and their livelihoods. 

Newslaundry · Sep 29, 2025

Delays, poor crowd control: How the Karur tragedy unfolded

With 40 people dead in a stampede, including nine children, anger is mounting against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its president Vijay. The party and Vijay are facing tough questions over mismanagement in organising the campaign event at Karur, while the police and district administration are also being criticised…

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2025

Vijay’s Karur rally tragedy leaves at least 39 dead, TVK functionaries booked

An FIR has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the Karur stampede that has claimed 39 lives so far. The case has been registered against Madhiazhagan, TVK’s district secretary for Karur North; Bussy Anand, the party’s general secretary; CTR Nirmal Kumar, joint general secretary; and…

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2025

इथेनॉल विवाद: गडकरी के बेटों ने की कमाई या बीजेपी की अंदरूनी जंग?

केंद्रीय सड़क परिवहन मंत्री नितिन गडकरी सालों से कहते रहे कि उनका सपना किसानों कोअन्नदाता से ऊर्जादाता बनाने का है. लेकिन बीते कुछ महीनों में ये तस्वीर उलटती दिखी. सोशल मीडिया से लेकर राजनीतिक गलियारों तक वो समर्थकों और विरोधियों के निशाने पर हैं. तमाम तरह के आरोप उन पर…

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2025

South Central 45: Karnataka’s socio-educational survey, producers vs govt on Rs 200 movie ticket cap

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the controversy in Karnataka over the socio-educational survey, wrongly called the caste census. The hosts are joined by guests Anisha Sheth, TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief, and Shivasundar, writer and activist.

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2025

From innovator to conspirator: How TV News twisted Sonam Wangchuk’s legacy, Ladakh protests

Ladakh is in turmoil. But primetime newsrooms have rewritten the story – tailored to your TV screens.

Newslaundry · Sep 27, 2025