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‘Wage decisive battle’: What does Udhampur think of the ceasefire?

Despite the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Udhampur witnessed a series of drone attacks from across the border on the night of May 10. But why was Udhampur targeted? And what do locals think about it all? 

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

सीज़फायर के बावजूद पाकिस्तान की ओर से ड्रोन हमले, क्या सोचता है उधमपुर?

भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच आधिकारिक तौर पर संघर्षविराम (सीज़फायर) की घोषणा के बावजूद 10 मई की रात को पाकिस्तान की तरफ से भारत के जम्मू-कश्मीर और पंजाब के कई हिस्सों में ड्रोन हमले किए गए. इन्हीं इलाकों में एक उधमपुर भी है. वैसे उधमपुर पर यह कोई पहला ड्रोन…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

Virat Kohli and the making and limits of a modern Test great

The footwork got edgy, the head swayed far too much, the bat poked uncertainly outside the off-stump – often to the delight of the waiting slip cordon. In his last Test series in Australia last December–January, Virat Kohli looked a pale shadow of the craftsman he once was with the…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

जंग के साए में प्रवासियों का सफर: जम्मू से दिल्ली तक की कहानी

10 मई की देर रात, जब उधमपुर से चलकर स्पेशल ट्रेन नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन के भीड़ भरे प्लेटफॉर्म पर पहुंची तो उसके यात्री न केवल भारी बोझ के साथ उतरे बल्कि उनके चेहरों पर भय और अनिश्चितता का बोझ भी साफ दिखाई दे रहा था. ट्रेन पहले ही दो…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

Why the media must stop using the phrase ‘mystery disease’ in health reporting

Seventeen people in Kachchh, who developed fever and respiratory distress towards the end of August 2024, died in quick succession between September 3 and 9, prompting authorities to rush teams to the affected area – villages Bekhada, Sanhrovand, Medhivandh and Morgar in Lakhpat taluka, and Bharavandh and Valavari in Abdasa…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

Retd Major Gaurav Arya’s abusive remarks on Iranian FM trigger diplomatic row

A diplomatic storm has erupted between India and Iran after retired Indian Army officer and television commentator Major Gaurav Arya hurled a communal slur at Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, calling him a “son of a pig” in a YouTube broadcast. The slur has drawn strong backlash as it has…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

‘Shelling is our reality’: Evacuees in Jammu camps on attacks, bunkers, and livelihoods

Note: This story was reported three hours before the ceasefire was announced on May 10.

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

‘Killed within minutes of each other’: Family of twins killed in Poonch

At the intensive care unit in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Urusa Khan sat on her bed looking dazed and exhausted. Her voice was barely audible, and wept uncontrollably as soon as anyone walked into the room. 

Newslaundry · May 11, 2025

Let Me Explain with Mohammed Zubair: How to spot fake news on India-Pakistan

In times of war and conflict, when tensions flare, our instinct is to turn to social media for real-time updates and context. But when there’s another kind of warfare at play – one involving information and narratives – it becomes more important than ever to be aware of the misinformation…

Newslaundry · May 11, 2025

Reporters Without Orders Ep 368: Mining mafia in Aravallis, the decline of Delhi School of Journalism

This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry’s Pratyush Deep and reporter Ankita Dhar Karmakar.

Newslaundry · May 10, 2025