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From rights to red tape: India's transgender law amendment

“Only I knew what I felt, trapped in a body I did not recognise or feel at home in,” says Ayaan, a 24-year-old transman. In 2016, his parents took him to consult a doctor in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, who tried to counsel his family of his need for support, hormone-replacement…

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'Gunfire everywhere': Explosions heard near Mali international airport, military base

Mali faced coordinated attacks on Saturday. Gunfire and explosions were heard in the capital Bamako and near a military camp housing Russian mercenaries. Unidentified terrorist groups targeted several positions. Fighting continued in the capital and other regions. Security forces responded to the unfolding situation. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is suspected of…

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Political Earthquake: AAP MPs Join BJP What Happened?

What if a single decision could shake an entire political landscape? In a move that surprised many, seven Members of Parliament from AAP have decided to join BJP. At first glance, it feels like just another political shift. But look closer and it begins to reveal something deeper. Because this…

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'Kabhi India aa ke dekho': Iran’s 'random bakwaas' jab at Trump over his 'hell hole' remark

A day after US President Donald Trump reshared a social media post describing India as a “hell-hole”, Iran’s diplomatic mission in Mumbai and a formal protest from New Delhi. Iran’s consulate mocked the remark, saying “maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr Trump, it might just reduce…

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Trump faces diplomatic backlash after sharing ‘hellhole’ remark about India and China

Delhi calls comment ‘inappropriate’ as critics warn it could deepen fears among immigrants

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We the People: Student Speech That Shook Parliament

What if one simple sentence could remind an entire nation of its true identity? In a time when differences often feel louder than unity, a young voice rose inside Parliament and echoed far beyond it. It wasn’t loud or aggressive. It didn’t rely on complex words. Yet, it carried a…

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Diet Coke Shortage in India: Why the Silver Can Is Getting Harder to Find

If your daily fix of fizz has recently been replaced by an “out of stock” notification, you are not alone. Across major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, consumers are reporting difficulty finding Diet Coke, leading to widespread chatter on social media platforms like Reddit, X, and Instagram.

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Delhi Ridge: Can Master Plan 2041 safeguard the city’s lungs?

Many people often refer to the Delhi Ridge as the city’s “lungs”. Alongside the Yamuna River, it plays a pivotal role in maintaining the city's ecological balance. To safeguard this landscape, the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Master Plan 2041 has introduced a new roadmap focused on its conservation and effective…

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Trains Cancelled Till April 26 Check Your Route Now

Imagine reaching the station ticket in hand, bags packed Only to hear your train isn’t coming. No warning. No clear announcement. Just confusion. Right now, thousands of passengers across Bihar are facing this reality as major disruptions hit Indian Railways. Between April 18 and April 26, several trains are cancelled,…

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India’s cities are crumbling. The rich are seeking urban oases

India’s top metros—Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, home to 75 million people—rank among the world’s 10 most populous cities. However, “population scale has not translated proportionately into urban productivity, liveability or global economic influence,” the Union government’s Economic Survey 2025-26 admits.

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Strait talk turns straitjacket: Diplomacy stuck, ships struck, in Hormuz

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved just days before the ceasefire deadline, with tensions rising again after Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it had agreed to major concessions. Tehran announced it would tighten control over the waterway, citing US violations and “bogus…

The Times of India

Fish, funds, and feminism: What Jadavpur University thinks of the Bengal elections

As West Bengal nears the assembly elections, Newslaundry visited Jadavpur University – a historic epicentre of student activism – to look beyond Delhi-centric narratives and capture the raw concerns of young, educated people. While the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists dominates national headlines, the students here offer a…

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‘Only reporters can bring human emotions’: Editors on the role of AI in newsrooms

Speaking at a conference in Delhi on the role of AI in journalism, Editors Guild of India President Sanjay Kapoor remarked that while AI undeniably boosts speed and efficiency, “only reporters can bring human voices and emotions.”

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Thunderstorms Bring Brief Relief from Rising Heat in Delhi-NCR

Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced thunderstorms and gusty winds on Friday, offering temporary relief from the intense heat as temperatures in the capital hovered close to 40°C.

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Two Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported

A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday resulted in both planes being damaged, after a SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing. According to officials, the incident occurred on the taxiway when the wings of the two aircraft came into contact,…

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Swabhiman House: The Lone Holdout Delaying the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway

On Tuesday, Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 213-km high-speed, access-controlled expressway designed to significantly improve connectivity between the two cities. The project promises to reduce travel time from more than six hours to approximately 2.5 hours, marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure development.

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Russian Woman Rates Indian Cities On Safety, Delhi’s Score Goes Viral

According to the report, Alisa visited multiple destinations across India and shared personal safety ratings from her trip. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Goa, Manali, and Rishikesh were among the places where she said she felt more comfortable. Manali and Rishikesh were each rated 9 out of 10. Delhi became the main focus…

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“They were told to marry and convert”: Eyewitness makes big claim in TCS Nashik case

The eyewitness also claimed that coercion was involved and that HR-linked funding may have played a role. These claims have drawn attention because they suggest the alleged actions may not have been limited to individual conduct. The case is currently being investigated by the police, while TCS has also initiated…

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Delhi–Dehradun Expressway Set to Transform Travel and Real Estate Landscape

The much-anticipated Delhi–Dehradun Expressway was inaugurated on April 14, 2026, by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in North India’s infrastructure development. Spanning 213 kilometres across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the six-lane access-controlled corridor is expected to dramatically cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours…

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A crowded courtroom, Kejriwal’s 10 reasons, and a bigger question: What makes a judge recuse?

An unusually high media presence combined with a heavy police bandobast was the first indication that a high-profile matter was going to be heard in the Delhi High Court.

The Times of India

India, Hungary bound by deep-rooted friendship: PM Modi congratulates Peter Magyar on Hungary election win

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Peter Magyar after his Tisza Party secured a decisive victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party.

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Delhi’s ridge was once a shared, sacred landscape. Now faith needs permission

It begins, as it has for generations, on a crisp Diwali morning in Devli – an urban village in south Delhi nestled between the residential colonies of Sangam Vihar and farmhouses of Chattarpur. Cauldrons bubble with dal, puris are fanned into steel trays, and elders hum bhajans to Mahamai: the…

The Times of India

Is China prime guarantor of Iran-US truce? How Beijing may hold the key to lasting deal

NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the…

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Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns, Bringing Parliamentary Inquiry to an Abrupt End

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, effectively ending the ongoing parliamentary inquiry into allegations of unaccounted cash found at his official residence in Delhi last year.

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‘We don’t want to die starving’: Indian cities see Covid-style exodus of workers as fuel crunch deepens

ON THE GROUND: Caught in a situation where cooking gas is scarce and expensive and their daily wages are no longer enough to survive, migrant families are leaving cities. Shweta Sharma speaks to workers in Delhi

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