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82 cities used less than 66% of NCAP funds in the last 5 years to combat pollution

If you’ve ever lived in north India during the winter and struggled to breathe, you’re likely familiar with the acronym NCAP – the National Clean Air Programme. Launched by the environment ministry, it sets clear air targets for 131 cities that are required to reduce particulate concentration in the air.

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‘Israel intentionally wiping out a generation of medics’: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Gaza

After surviving the first deadly explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Arab Hospital on October 17, 2023, it became obvious to British-Palestinian reconstructive surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah that “the destruction and the systematic dismantlement of the health system was going to be a central tenet of the Israeli military doctrine”.

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‘Online even more taxing than print’: English daily Nagaland Page shuts shop after 25 years

Nagaland Page, one of Nagaland’s prominent English dailies, has ceased operations after 25 years of publication, announced its founding editor Monalisa Changkija.

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Jan 8, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from the Commission for Air Quality Management’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 11, Newslaundry went to the Commission for Air Quality Management's office on Wednesday.The PM 2.5 reading at the commission’s office was around 150, and PM 10 about 170. Importantly, the…

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‘Economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s legacy’: Financial Times chief economics commentator

British outlet Financial Times’ chief economics commentator Martin Wolf has termed “today’s economically dynamic India” as former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s legacy.

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Kalkaji’s women voters on Bidhuri remarks: ‘Not the first time, what else to expect?’

BJP’s Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri has done it again. Months after directing slurs at MP Danish Ali, his remarks on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Delhi chief minister Atishi have now reportedly triggered disquiet within sections of the BJP.

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Supreme Court asks DoPT, states for timeline to fill up CIC and SIC vacancies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Union government’s Department of Personnel and Training as well as states to furnish a timeline to fill up vacancies in the central information commission and various state information commissions, according to Bar and Bench.

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Jan 7, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Central Pollution Control Board’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the tenth episode, Newslaundry went to the Central Pollution Control Board’s office on Tuesday.

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Jan 6, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from union minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the ninth episode, Newslaundry went to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence on Monday.

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Prime suspect in Mukesh Chandrakar murder case arrested

The prime suspect in the murder of Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has been arrested in Hyderabad.

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Bhagwat temple-mosque remarks: 2 weeks after row, Organiser carries speech ‘for context’

Over two weeks after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s speech on rising temple-mosque controversies created a stir, RSS-affiliated magazine Organiser has published a piece with translated portions of the speech on its website.

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‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart of the city.

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#FightToBreathe: New year, same problem

Ah, the new year. A time of plans and possibilities, of resolutions and decisions and brand-new ideas.

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Hafta 518: Bihar protests, Moradabad murder, Hindutva campaigns

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by The News Minute’s Pooja Prasanna.

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‘Congratulations, Deva bhau’: Editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece praises Devendra Fadnavis

Less than a month after publishing an editorial that mocked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana had a new editorial that praised him.

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Modi govt releases draft personal digital data protection rules

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released proposed rules listing out key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed by Parliament in August 2023. The government has sought suggestions from the public until February 18 through the MyGov portal.

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2 days after he went missing, Chhattisgarh journalist’s body found in contractor’s home

Two days after he went missing in Bijapur, a journalist was found dead in a tank near the home of a local contractor, who police said had been upset with him over a news report, according to The Indian Express.

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Jan 3, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the eighth episode, Newslaundry went to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s residence on Friday.

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DD viewership slides to 656.4 million

The Doordarshan network’s viewership has reportedly declined to 656.4 million last year as compared to the 724.3 million views it recorded in 2022.

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The 2024 election didn’t change the media much. But readers can hope for better this year

New Year resolutions are made to be broken, we are told. And hopes and expectations for the New Year are also, probably, destined to lead to disappointment. But there’s no harm in hoping that some things will change, as far as the media is concerned, even if much remains the…

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Jan 2, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the seventh episode, Newslaundry went to Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Gopal Rai’s residence on Thursday.

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‘Lathi-charge is part of our exam process’: Why Bihar’s students are on the streets

“Government weak, paper leak.”

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What’s Your Ism: A Kashmiri band and Bengaluru’s heartstrings

Parvaaz isn’t just a band – it’s a cultural movement. In the first of What’s Your Ism’s holiday specials, Sudipto Mondal and Gokul Chakravarthy delve into how Bengaluru nurtures collaboration and diversity. Parvaaz’s journey reveals the heart of Bengaluru’s cultural vibrancy. Watch as they discuss music, identity, and why Bengaluru…

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Reporter’s diary: The Sambhal I couldn’t capture on camera

Over 50 arrests. Multiple demolitions. Many FIRs. A judicial probe. And five dead. Those are just some figures from the violence that rocked Sambhal on November 24 after a court-approved survey of the Jama Masjid – amid claims that it was built on an ancient temple.

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Dec 31, 2024: Aaj Ka AQI from PM Modi’s home

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. In the sixth episode, Newslaundry went to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday.

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