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Delhi, a ‘lethal gas chamber with no escape’, and the debate over India’s big labour law shake-up

Global media also discusses a set of newly discovered photographs that shed light on the role played by women in India's civil disobedience movements.

Yogi’s development politics & how it’s paired with a side of ‘blunt & forceful Hindu nationalism’

Global media also discusses why labour reforms are being seen by unions as regression, and the journey of the late mogul Gopichand Hinduja.

Gujarat vows not to repeat slip ups from 2010 Commonwealth Games & ‘lethal air’ endangering young lives

International press quotes officials in Gujarat saying they won’t repeat 2010’s mistakes; Delhi’s hazardous air quality crisis, and tributes to actor Dharmendra also in news.

India’s ‘steely’ resistance in face of climate goals, and a fashion-forward country

NYT's profile of Vir Das delves into how he has the 'unique distinction' of having his comedy result in an Emmy on one hand & an official rebuke from Indian govt on the other.

Delhi’s ‘fixed’ air emergency & the geopolitics behind India’s counter-terror tightrope

Global media also reports that foreign banks are ramping up investments in India’s financial sector amid a consolidation push.

There’s a silver lining for India in the tightening of visa restrictions worldwide

India's Russian crude-buying 'spree' could be coming to an end because of a Trump 'change in tack', global media also writes.

Adani DoJ probe at ‘standstill’ while Trump reshapes ties with India & Reliance’s retail ambitions

Global media also reports on India's deep-tech boom, and sale and purchase of ‘illicit liquor’ in Bihar.

Why Nitish is ‘Joe Biden of India’ with one difference, & who wins Gujarat vs TN superstar state debate

Global media also writes on how comedians in India have never been so successful and endangered at the same time.

Terror attack now focus of Delhi blast probe & Pakistan blames India for college attack, without proof

Global media reports witness accounts of blast near Red Fort that killed 12, PM Modi saying ‘conspirators will not be spared’ & Islamabad’s bombing accusation against India.

Delhi & Beijing search for new normal & why India can be the ‘juggernaut’ of women’s cricket

In other global news, Travis McMaster's Cocoon moves back to China after its retaliation against US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.