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Two Muslim teens assaulted, forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by men ‘avenging’ clash at Sufi shrine

February 11 was a typical Sunday evening for 19-year-old Irfan Pathan, a second-year polytechnic student at Parbhani’s Shivaji College. He was sitting in Rajagopalachari Garden, chatting with two friends, when a group of about 15 men allegedly attacked them.

Newslaundry · Feb 13, 2024

Covering Shambhu border chaos, Aaj Tak reporter says ‘hit by bullet’

Covering the chaos at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, a reporter from Aaj Tak said on camera that he had been “hit by a bullet” on Tuesday afternoon.

Newslaundry · Feb 13, 2024

Despite promise to drop farm protest FIRs, notices to many, RTI suggests no such order to Delhi cops

Many farmers booked in FIRs linked to the 2021 farm agitation have continued to receive notices by the Delhi police despite the Narendra Modi government’s promise to withdraw all cases against protesting farmers in 2021.

Newslaundry · Feb 13, 2024

‘Undermining democracy’: Over 20 rights groups issue ‘chargesheet’ against Modi govt

More than 20 rights groups and individuals have collectively issued a “chargesheet” against the Modi government, accusing it of “subverting and undermining parliamentary democracy”.

Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2024

‘It’s as if they wanted to kill us’: How the attacks on journalist Nikhil Wagle unfolded

Journalist Nikhil Wagle is no stranger to violence. During the course of his career, he’s been attacked six times. But the events of last evening in Pune were different.

Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2024

Newsance 240: Uttarakhand’s UCC, Sudhir as expert on what women want, NL turns 12

This week, Newslaundry turned 12 years old. Against all odds, we’ve brought you ground reports, podcasts, video stories, media critique and shows. And this week, we will dissect the useful as well as the most ridiculous aspects of the Uniform Civil Code recently passed by the Uttarakhand assembly.  

Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2024

Hafta letters: Ram temple, Hindutva politics, AI use

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Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2024

Two shootings on camera: Why the heat’s turned up for Shinde and Fadnavis

Over the last seven days, two instances of violence in Maharashtra have turned up the heat on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis.

Newslaundry · Feb 9, 2024

NL@12: Launching The Paper Trail, a brand-new format for subscribers

Newslaundry has turned 12 years old, and we’re launching something brand new to celebrate – The Paper Trail!

Newslaundry · Feb 9, 2024

Dainik Bhaskar Digital, reporter booked as sting operation alleges fraud ring

A day after a Dainik Bhaskar Digital sting operation tried to uncover an alleged fraud racket offering jobs for cash in Uttar Pradesh, the reporter as well as the news outlet have been booked for alleged defamation and criminal conspiracy.

Newslaundry · Feb 8, 2024