SHOCKING: 29 | Mind Blowing Facts

Cops arrest Lucknow journalist for Noida violence ‘conspiracy’, activists point to ‘witch-hunt’

A group of lawyers has filed a formal complaint with Uttar Pradesh police authorities alleging torture, fabricated recoveries and procedural violations against five accused in the Noida violence conspiracy case, including Lucknow-based journalist Satyam Verma, according to The Hindustan Gazette.

Newslaundry · Apr 27

Supreme Court directs maintaining of status quo in the Bharat Hotels-NDMC case

Update in August 2026: Nearly a month after this report was published, the Supreme Court had ordered a status quo in the matter, granting the hospitality company temporary relief in May. It also issued a notice to the civic body.

Newslaundry · Apr 27

Raghu Rai: The eye that held India’s ordinary and extraordinary

There are moments that can wither away with fleeting attention, or even when captured, get frozen in clichéd frames. Only in a few hands do they retain the dignity of detail in their ordinariness. 

Newslaundry · Apr 27

Agreeing to disagree: India is using calibrated ambiguity to keep BRICS together

A recent meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded without a joint position on the intensifying West Asian conflict. The lack of consensus meant that the collective's statement had to be worded differently. India, the current chair, summarised proceedings in a voice that sought to balance the concerns. 

Newslaundry · Apr 25

Kavitha launches TRS, name mirrors KCR’s party she was suspended from

Kalvakuntla Kavitha officially launched her political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), on April 25. The party’s name has piqued curiosity as it closely resembles Telangana Rashtra Samithi, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi's (BRS) earlier name.

Newslaundry · Apr 25

Hafta letters: Guwahati flood, trans law discussion, delimitation coverage

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Newslaundry · Apr 25

‘Joined politics for justice’ | RG Kar victim’s mother on the campaign trail

The words woven into the border of Ratna Debnath’s saree read, “Our spine is not for sale.” 

Newslaundry · Apr 25

How poor classroom design makes schools heat risk sites for children

Children spend approximately 1,000 to 1,200 hours each year in classrooms. As warming becomes a background condition rather than a seasonal trend, schools emerge as one of the primary sites through which climate risk is lived. Summer vacations and reactive closures are no longer sufficient protection. 

Newslaundry · Apr 25

As Mamata’s seat prepares to vote, faith is thin: ‘Whoever comes to Lanka will be Ravan’

For 30 years, Bapi Das has run his tea shop on a narrow Bhabanipur lane, stirring kettles, watching governments come and go. When you ask him about the BJP – whether it might throw up a surprise this time – he looks up and offers a parable.

Newslaundry · Apr 25

Manipur crisis: 3 dead, 4 injured in Ukhrul as conflict between Kuki-Zos and Nagas escalate

In further escalation of hostilities between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki-Zo tribes, one Naga ‘volunteer’ and two Kuki-Zo ‘volunteers’ were killed in a gunfight on Friday in Ukhrul district, Manipur. In addition, four Naga ‘volunteers’ were also injured. 

Newslaundry · Apr 24