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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Eyes wide shut: On July 20, ANI didn’t share a single X post on students injured in Delhi

For decades, Asian News International (ANI) has occupied a near-monopoly in India’s television news ecosystem. With a business reportedly worth hundreds of crores, the agency supplies video footage and sound bites to news channels across the country and abroad. Its reporters are seemingly everywhere, often making ANI the only visual…

Newslaundry · Jul 29

Rekha Gupta govt spent Rs 1.83 crore from tourism funds on DU’s Bhajan Clubbing

The Delhi government’s tourism department spent Rs 1.83 crore on eight Bhajan Clubbing events organised across Delhi University colleges in February, according to an RTI obtained by Newslaundry.

Newslaundry · Jul 29

How India's Gen Z Forced an Education Minister to Resign

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the country's national medical entrance examination.

International Business Times · Jul 29

July 20 crackdown: One DCP approved pellets, another authorised firearms

A document seen by Newslaundry shows that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, acting with the powers of an Executive Magistrate, authorised the Rapid Action Force to use tear gas, lathi charge and firearms against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

Newslaundry · Jul 28

Everyone in South Asia knows who is stymieing cooperation under SAARC: India

India stated Pakistan is responsible for hindering SAARC cooperation efforts. New Delhi favors strong regional cooperation and has worked towards it for decades. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called for resolving differences through dialogue. The SAARC grouping has been ineffective since 2016 due to stalled summits. India has focused on BIMSTEC…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Delhi’s internet subscriptions surge 217% in a decade to 5.7 crore in 2025

From 2015 to 2025, Delhi experienced a remarkable increase of over 217% in internet subscriptions, reaching 5.7 crore and surpassing the city's population numbers. This substantial growth was spurred by the widespread use of digital services and affordable data options. Today, Delhi comprises close to six percent of the country's…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Delhi-NCR may get 4 new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors: Delhi-Karnal and Ghaziabad-Noida airport among proposed routes

Four new Namo Bharat RRTS corridors in Delhi-NCR: NCRTC has submitted detailed project reports for four new Namo Bharat corridors covering Delhi-Karnal, Delhi-Bawal, Bawal-Behror and Ghaziabad-Noida International Airport routes. The Centre is currently reviewing the proposals, with funding decisions subject to technical and financial appraisal. Parliament was informed of this…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

School Assembly News Headlines, July 29, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana scheme for women's financial aid. The Supreme Court ordered safeguards for NEET protestor data and released detainees. Char Dham Yatra faced a two-day suspension due to heavy rains and landslides. India announced its Test squad for the Sri Lanka series with Shubman Gill captaining.…

The Economic Times · Jul 28