‘Like living in a cage’: Islamabad stuck in lockdown as city waits on US-Iran talks Pakistani capital in pandemic-style limbo as people work from home, public transport is closed and businesses shut The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
‘BJP workers’, journalists: Meet Lawrence Bishnoi’s online PR brigade The murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, the investigation into the assassinations of pro-Khalistani activists that have soured India-Canada ties, and the security threats against actor Salman Khan. Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2024
A Security Incident Is Currently Unfolding At Sydney Airport Onboard A Malaysian Airlines Flight An incident is currently underway at Sydney airport on board Malaysian Airlines flight MH122, it is understood emergency services are there. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 14, 2023
‘Toolkit gang, urban naxals’: How right-wing Twitter is campaigning against the wrestlers’ protest In the past week, we’ve witnessed shocking scenes from the protest held by India’s top wrestlers against alleged sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2023
Five takeaways from Supreme Court’s Nupur Sharma hearing As the Supreme Court Friday said that Nupur Sharma’s “loose tongue” is “single-handedly responsible” for igniting tension across the country, the BJP’s suspended spokesperson had to withdraw her petition, which asked for all cases against her in several states to be transferred to Delhi in view of a threat to… Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2022
Sushant Rajput case to Zubair arrest: The rise and rise of cop KPS Malhotra “Time is not a factor. An old tweet becomes new just by a retweet. Police action is contingent upon when police takes cognisance of an issue,” KPS Malhotra, deputy commissioner of Delhi police, told the news agency ANI after the cyber crimes division he heads arrested Alt News cofounder Muhammad… Newslaundry · Jun 30, 2022
Campaign Against Hate Speech condemns action against Teesta, Zubair Their arrests represent a “manifold escalation in the menacing threats they face in their efforts to place on official and public record the violence that minority communities in India are facing,” the statement said. The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022
Chronicling the online campaign to jail Mohammed Zubair On June 27, Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair was arrested for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments. The supposed reason: a satirical post from four years ago that a now-deleted Twitter account called Hanuman Bhakt apparently found offensive and flagged to the Delhi police on June 19. Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2022
Mehbooba, Omar, Tarigami condemn Zubair’s arrest Speaking truth is being criminalised by the present BJP regime, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022
Journalist bodies demand Alt News co-founder Zubair’s immediate release Alt News’ alert vigilance was resented by those who used disinformation as a tool to polarise society: Editors Guild of India The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022
‘Perfect climate storm’: Pakistan reels from extreme heat ‘Torrid’ heatwave with temperatures reaching mid-40°s Celsius has renewed debate over the climate crisis. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2022