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Union budget shows Modi government is indifferent to farmer distress

The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget…

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2 arrests after 3 deaths, but tragedies waiting to happen in Delhi’s IAS coaching hub

Three civil services aspirants died due to sudden flooding at a basement library in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar, which houses many coaching centres for candidates preparing for UPSC exams. Amid student protests seeking accountability, there has been a war of words between the AAP government in Delhi and the BJP, a…

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दिल्ली: कोचिंग सेंटर की मनमानी और प्रशासन की अनदेखी ने ली तीन छात्रों की जान?

देश का यूपीएससी हब कहे जाने वाले राजेंद्र नगर में शनिवार शाम एक बड़ा हादसा हुआ. यहां राव आईएएस स्टडी सर्किल के बेसमेंट में बने लाइब्रेरी में पानी घुसने से तीन अभ्यर्थियों की मौत हो गई. जिसको लेकर पिछले 20 घंटे से हजारों छात्र राजेंद्र नगर में प्रदर्शन कर रहे…

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‘We pleaded but they kept assaulting’: The full story of attacks during Kanwar Yatra in UP

A spate of violence has marked the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents of assault flaring up along the route, and no arrests in most cases.

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‘Clamp down’: HT deletes report on Goa land conversion as minister threatens ‘breach of privilege’

On July 23, a report on Hindustan Times website titled “21.29 lakh sq m green zones in Goa converted for construction in 15 months: Data” by reporter Gerard de Souza detailed how two changes in rules reportedly made way for the spurt in land conversion. The report was based on…

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 330: Casteism in Indian prisons

This week, host Sumedha Mittal is joined by the Wire’s Sukanya Shantha.

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TV Newsance 260: Modi govt’s ‘underwhelming’ budget polarises anchors

It’s that time of the year again when the finance minister announces the budget, leaving us all reevaluating our finances. But this year’s budget left the middle class underwhelmed, with no tax reliefs, and polarised TV news coverage.

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Hafta letters: Hindu liberals, Ambani wedding, Karnataka politics

Last week’s letters:

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‘Don’t blame quota’: Disability activist on Puja Khedkar case, inclusivity

After the spate of allegations against IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, last week the UPSC said she had misused the disability quota and filed a case against her. But this changed the course of the conversation, with several bureaucrats raising questions on the need for the quota.

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NTA releases revised NEET results after physics question reassessment

The National Testing Agency has released the revised NEET-UG results and final answer key, after revising the assessment for a physics question that had two answers.

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‘Disproportionate representation’: Ahead of Maharashtra polls, signs of Muslim anger against MVA

Mujahid Khan may be a backroom man in Maharashtra’s high-stakes political battle. But his role in rallying the Muslim vote behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi in certain areas – as a 52-year-old secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee – was recognised during the Lok Sabha poll campaign.

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Quad in Tokyo: Focus on economic security, China counter in Indo-Pacific

Early next week, Tokyo will host the foreign ministers’ meet of the Quad – in the run-up to the summit to be held in New Delhi later this year.

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‘News influencers’ classified as ‘broadcasters’ in new draft of broadcasting bill: HT

Those who routinely post videos, make podcasts or write about news or current affairs online could be classified as “digital news broadcasters”, as per the latest second draft of the broadcasting bill, Hindustan Times reported.

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कांवड़ यात्रा मार्ग को लेकर पाकिस्तानी पत्रकार ने अमेरिका में पूछा सवाल, मिला ये जवाब

भारत में कांवड़ यात्रियों के मार्ग पर पड़ने वाले दुकानदारों को अपना नाम उजागर करने को लेकर पाकिस्तानी पत्रकार ने अमेरिका में सवाल पूछा. पाकिस्तान के एआरवाई टीवी के जाने-माने पत्रकार जहांजेब अली खान ने स्टेट डिपार्ट्मन्ट की प्रेस ब्रीफ़ में ये सवाल उठाया.

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म्यांमार में फंसे भारतीय युवकों की दास्तान: 'कल तक रुपयों की व्यवस्था नहीं हुई तो ये मेरी आखिरी कॉल समझना'

बीते कुछ सालों में मानव तस्करी देश ही नहीं दुनिया के लिए बड़ा सिरदर्द बन गया है. तस्करी से जुड़े अलग-अलग तरीकों के मामले सामने आ रहे हैं. ऐसे ही एक ताजा मामले में कुछ युवाओं को नौकरी के लिए थाईलैंड बुलाया गया. उसके बाद उन्हें बंधक बनाकर उनके घरवालों…

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‘Could be our last call’: 2 Indians lured to Bangkok with ‘Chinese’ offer, now trapped ‘in Myanmar’

Meem. Ye. Alif. Meem. Alif. Re.

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‘Paid less than unskilled workers’: In UP, MBBS interns boycott hospital duty to demand stipend hike

MBBS interns at government medical colleges in at least 14 districts across Uttar Pradesh have been boycotting their hospital duties for the last four days to demand a higher stipend.

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France regulator refuses to renew licence for channel fined before for not respecting pluralism

France’s broadcast regulator has refused to renew a licence for free-to-air entertainment channel C8, owned by conservative media mogul Vincent Bolloré, Financial Times reported. The channel had earlier attracted € 7.6 million in fines for breaching broadcasting standards, for reasons including promoting conspiracy theories and fake news, as well as…

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More ‘politics’, less meaning: In mainstream media’s ivory towers, an incomplete budget story

Once again, Sansad TV, giving live feeds from the ongoing budget session of parliament, trumps other television channels in providing engaging coverage.

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Delhi locals weigh up budget, many say ‘disappointed’

In the first budget of the BJP-led NDA government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 1 hour 23 minutes long speech focused on agriculture, employment, and infrastructure.

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Assam spent Rs 1,500 crore on embankments in 3 years, but it does little to control flooding

On July 7, as devastating floods hit Assam, claiming at least eight lives and affecting more than 220,000 people across 3,446 villages, a war of words ensued between state water resource minister Pijush Hazarika and academician Mitul Baruah on X over the effectiveness of embankments in flood control.

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बजट से निराश दिखे ज्यादातर लोग, कहा- ये झुनझुना है, बस बजाते रहो

बीते मंगलवार को वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने इस वित्तीय वर्ष का बजट पेश किया. एक घंटा 23 मिनट के भाषण के दौरान वित्त मंत्री का फोकस कृषि, शिक्षा, रोजगार के साथ-साथ महिलाओं, किसानों, युवाओं, गरीबों और इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर पर रहा.

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Amit Malviya deletes tweet after RSS veteran points to ‘trolling’ of citizens

What are the odds of BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya uniting people across the political spectrum? And what are the chances of him being called out by supporters of the Indian right-wing?

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प्रधानमंत्री इंटर्नशिप प्रोग्राम: सरकार के दावे पर कई सवाल, कितनी कंपनियां दे पाएंगी 4000 युवाओं को हर साल इंटर्नशिप?

मंगलवार को वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने वित्त वर्ष 2024-25 का बजट पेश किया. बजट के मुख्य विषय में रोजगार पहले और कौशल विकास दूसरे स्थान पर है. इससे अंदाजा लगाया जा सकता है कि इस बार सरकार की प्राथमिकता क्या है. बजट में रोजगार को लेकर कई नई घोषणाएं…

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Asked about press freedom, Centre points to rise in periodicals and private TV channels in Modi years

Responding to a question about India’s press freedom ranking, the Narendra Modi government has said that it’s committed to ensure the right to free speech and that the country has a robust press, reflected in the rise in the number of registered periodicals and private TV channels in the last…

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