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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.

Newslaundry

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…

Times Life

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.

Newslaundry

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.

The Times of India

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…

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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.

The Independent UK

‘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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Shubman Gill Fined ₹12 Lakh for Slow Over-Rate Despite Gujarat Titans’ Thrill Win Over Del Caps

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined ₹12 lakh by the BCCI for maintaining a slow over-rate during the team’s narrow victory over the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League. This marks Gill’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct,…

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No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight

Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.

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‘I’ve not had proper food for days’: migrant workers leave India’s cities as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Gas shortages and rising food prices mean many who came to the capital for work cannot afford to eat. Going home is now their only option

Newslaundry

Concrete over commons: How Delhi’s vanishing wetlands are choking on bureaucracy

Chote Lal, a longtime resident of Khichripur in East Delhi, recalls, “Around 15 years ago, a talab (pond) existed here.” Once a vital lifeline for the village, this talab was where residents gathered to bathe and collect rainfall to sustain the community, while children played across a landscape free of…

The Conversation

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world

The urban monkeys in New Delhi are so bold they’ll steal the lunch right off your plate. If you’ve spent time in New York, you’ve probably seen squirrels try to do the same. Sydney’s white ibises got the nickname “bin chickens” for stealing trash and sandwiches.

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Delhi Doubles LPG Supply for Migrant Workers, Ensures Fair Distribution

The Delhi government has significantly increased the supply of LPG cylinders for migrant workers, doubling the availability to 1,368 cylinders of 5 kg each per day, Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday.

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Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sent to 8-Day Police Custody

A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Sarabjeet Singh, the man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly complex by driving an SUV into the premises, to eight days of police custody.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh’s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained ties

Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss trade, water sharing treaty, and energy cooperation with Delhi officials

Times Life

4 Must-Visit Hanuman Temples in India Over 500 Years Old

Lord Hanuman is revered as one of the most powerful and kindest deities in Hinduism. Being the Sankot Mochan, Lord relieves the troubles and obstacles faced by every sincere devotee. It is believed that devoted followers of Lord Bajrangbali will receive the God’s blessings in the form of absolute fearless,…

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