INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

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.

Newslaundry · Jan 3, 2025

‘Definitely not an accidental prime minister’: Editorials across India pay homage to Manmohan Singh

As the country mourned the death of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26 at the age of 92, politicians across the spectrum gathered in the capital to pay their last respects to the leader.

Newslaundry · Dec 28, 2024

Kerala journalist asked to hand over phone over report on ‘data leak’

A Madhyamam journalist has reportedly been told by the Kerala police to produce his mobile phone. This is part of an investigation into his report, which had cited a “highly secret” document to point to an alleged leak of data of job aspirants at the state public service commission.

Newslaundry · Dec 25, 2024

Gujarat journalist arrested in ‘GST scam’ case now booked for ‘possession of confidential files’

Mahesh Langa, a senior assistant editor at The Hindu, who has been in judicial custody in a case of alleged GST evasion since October 8, has now been booked for possession of documents related to the Gujarat Maritime Board, Indian Express reported. 

Newslaundry · Oct 23, 2024

Indian Express relaunches film magazine SCREEN after 11 years

The Indian Express relaunched its film magazine SCREEN in an event in Mumbai on Friday, after a hiatus of 11 years. It’s first digital cover was also launched at the event. 

Newslaundry · Oct 19, 2024

Helmed by head coach Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians look for a fresh start after a sorry IPL 2024

Mumbai Indians (MI) finished last in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and would hope to turn that around under their new head coach, Mahela Jayawardene.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2024

Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won't get it just yet

Some Indian customers are seeing a new 30GB Google One Lite option – could a wider rollout be around the corner?

TechRadar · Sep 11, 2024

Same formats, few deep-dives: The media misses the women safety news peg again

Rape, sexual assault, harassment, women’s safety – these words have found their way to the front pages of many newspapers in the last several weeks. 

Newslaundry · Sep 5, 2024

80% forced to quit: PCI report on Covid job losses details how media ignored govt directives

As many as 80 percent of journalists who were laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic were forced to resign, opt for voluntary retirements, or be terminated from their positions by their news organisations, according to a report by the Press Council of India. Only 37 percent received severance pay.

Newslaundry · Sep 5, 2024

SC stays Gujarat HC order seeking fresh apology from TOI, Express for ‘false’ court reporting

The Supreme Court stayed a Gujarat High Court order requiring Times of India, Indian Express, and Divya Bhaskar to issue a fresh apology for alleged incorrect reporting of court proceedings, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Sep 4, 2024