DARK SECRETS: 33 | Vintage Vibes

Delhi court orders HT, journalist to pay Rs 40 lakh to businessman in defamation case

A Delhi court has ordered Hindustan Times and its former reporter Neelesh Misra to pay Rs 40 lakh in damages to a businessman over a 2007 news report stating that he was “sacked” from a company “for alleged financial irregularities”, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Jun 10, 2025

Amar Ujala journalist, Bharat 24 anchor held over ‘Rs 65 cr extortion bid’

Noida police have arrested Bharat 24 anchor Shazia Nisar and Amar Ujala digital wing anchor Adarsh Jha over three FIRs linked to alleged extortion, blackmail and intimidation. This came after top executives at the channel accused the duo of demanding Rs 65 crore with the threat of pressing fabricated rape…

Newslaundry · Jun 10, 2025

Hafta letters: Video games, sindoor and patriarchy, tech queries

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Newslaundry · Jun 7, 2025

Assam official blows whistle on illegal mining in Kaziranga, fears state ‘action’ and ‘mafia’

Nearly five months after an anonymous government official flagged rampant illegal mining near Kaziranga National Park, the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee has asked the DGP and chief secretary to ensure the 2019 ban on such activities is complied with.

Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2025

SC refuses interim protection to MP journalists who alleged police harassment

The Supreme Court has refused to pass any interim order in favour of two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who have alleged custodial violence, caste-based abuse and ongoing threat to life from Bhind police, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2025

Placement crisis for students looking for TV jobs at J-schools

Top journalism schools are facing a crisis as television news channels pull back from campus placements, suggesting a turbulence in the Indian TV news industry. Students aspiring for TV jobs are left staring at unpaid internships, gig work, and career pivots – none of which match the expectation of high…

Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2025

Critic to collaborator: Delhi L-G’s journey in 100 days of BJP govt

After his appointment as the Delhi Lieutenant Governor in May 2022, VK Saxena would often target the then AAP government in public over civic issues. But since the BJP government took charge in February 2025, his position seems to have softened.

Newslaundry · Jun 2, 2025

Hafta letters: India’s real issues, growth of middle class, lack of prep

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Newslaundry · May 31, 2025

Awful and Awesome Ep 387: The Royals, Flintoff, subscriber letters

While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You’re saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it’s so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and…

Newslaundry · May 30, 2025

Inside India’s shadow wealth: Just 3 lakh crorepatis in a nation of 1.4 billion

India’s wealthy elite love their cash – not just for convenience, but for what it hides. Despite a surge in digital payments, stacks of unaccounted currency still fuel real estate deals and many economic activities in the informal part of the economy, leading to tax dodging and funding of election…

Newslaundry · May 30, 2025