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‘Unique, the reporter who lived like a local’: Mark Tully, as others remembered him

Long before podcasts and push alerts, before television debates swallowed the news cycle, many Indians first encountered the world each morning through a radio voice that sounded unhurried and quietly certain. In homes, tea shops and hostel rooms, the BBC bulletin would crackle on, and somewhere in it would be…

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‘Lost interest’: Days after President’s Delhi visit, UAE scraps its airport deal with Pakistan

Abu Dhabi has reportedly scrapped its airport management deal with Pakistan, citing a failure to find a local partner. This comes as Pakistan strengthens defense ties with Saudi Arabia, while the UAE deepens its strategic partnership with India, signing multiple agreements during President Mohamed bin Zayed's recent New Delhi visit.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Trade Commissioner says ‘mother of all deals’ will open India market for EU companies

The European Union is pushing to open India’s economy to European companies as Brussels moves into the final stretch of negotiations on a long-awaited free-trade agreement with New Delhi, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews.

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Will hold Hasina & her party responsible for any pre-poll violence: Dhaka

Bangladesh's interim government will hold Sheikh Hasina and the banned Awami League responsible for election-related violence, accusing her of inciting terror from India. The foreign ministry expressed shock that Hasina, convicted of crimes against humanity, was allowed to make inciteful pronouncements in New Delhi, calling for the overthrow of the…

The Times of India

Sir Mark Tully obituary

BBC correspondent and author whose sensitive reporting from India made him a revered public figure in the subcontinent

The Guardian - UK

Adani moves to 100 percent ownership of IANS

AMG Media Networks Ltd (AMNL), the media arm of Adani Enterprises – the flagship entity of the Adani Group – has taken full control of the Delhi-based news agency, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), by buying the remaining 24 percent stake for an undisclosed amount.

Newslaundry

₹92 per Dollar Isn’t Just a Number: Why a Weak Currency Makes Life Costlier in India

A weak rupee does not stay in currency markets. It quietly shows up in household budgets. When the rupee moves toward levels like 90 or beyond against the dollar, India starts paying more for fuel, food, education, healthcare, travel, and essential imports. Life does not feel expensive overnight. It feels…

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Jan 23, 2026: Despite rain, Republic Day venue records ‘very poor’ AQI

Preparations for the Republic Day parade are in full swing at Kartavya Path, where thousands are expected to gather. But even as light rain swept across Delhi, air quality at the venue remained alarming.

Newslaundry

First Major Rain Spell of the Season Hits Delhi-NCR, Orange Alert Issued

Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) areas—including Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Gurugram in Haryana—received their first major spell of rain this season on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from pollution levels. The showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong lightning in some areas, began in the early…

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Jan 21, 2026: Visitors to Lodhi Garden breathe ‘very poor’ air as AQI hits 336

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the famous Lodhi Garden in central Delhi. The nearest CPCB air quality monitoring station pegged the AQI at 283 in the ‘poor’ category, while our own monitor showed 336, in the ‘very poor’ category.

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Polish deputy PM abruptly ends interview to cap tense visit to India

Delhi objects to Radoslaw Sikorski’s visit to rival Pakistan last year while Warsaw raises concerns over ‘threatening’ ties with Russia

The Independent UK

Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL

Recalled opener Georgia Voll has guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL win, while Lucy Hamilton announced herself in India as a teenage Aussie star.

AAP

New York-bound Air India flight grounded after engine sucks in baggage container

Aircraft grounded for detailed inspection and repairs

The Independent UK

Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India

India welcomes Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career.

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Newslaundry

Jan 15, 2026: Visitors to Delhi’s Qutub Minar breathe in ‘very poor’ air

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Qutub Minar – a landmark heritage site in the national capital. The nearest CPCB air quality monitoring station pegged the AQI at 317 in the “very poor” category, while our own monitor showed 380.

The Independent UK

Calls for inquiry after escaped jackal ‘burned alive’ at Delhi Zoo

Complaint to environment ministry says animal was killed by staff after it escaped its enclosure and strayed into a Himalayan bear’s burrow

The Independent UK

Danish badminton player pulls out of India Open citing Delhi’s ‘extreme pollution’

‘I don't think it's a place to host a badminton tournament,’ writes Anders Antonsen

Newslaundry

‘My life stopped’: What 5 years of waiting meant to the families of Delhi riots undertrials

After spending over five years in jail as undertrials, five accused were recently granted bail by the Supreme Court in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case. The court refused bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. The trial is yet to formally begin in the UAPA case in which…

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Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Former Australia skipper Meg Lanning has scored a record-equalling 10th WPL half-century -- but her UP Warriorz team have lost again in a last-ball thriller.

Newslaundry

Jan 14, 2026: ‘Severe’ AQI in Delhi’s transport hub

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the inter-state bus terminus at Kashmiri Gate – a crucial transport hub with heavy traffic.

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Big Surprise for Apple Fans: iPhone 17 Pro Discount Rumours Got Real Check It Now

Apple has quietly sweetened the deal for buyers planning to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro. The premium smartphone is now available on the Apple Store with revised pricing and instant cashback offers, making it more accessible for users who were waiting for the right moment. With multiple storage variants…

Newslaundry

‘Extreme pollution, Delhi not the place to host’: Top badminton player pulls out of tournament

Men’s singles player Anders Antonsen has blamed Delhi’s toxic air for his decision to not compete in the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament. The men’s singles world No. 3 made the remarks a day after his compatriot Mia Blichfeldt criticised “unhealthy conditions” for players at the Delhi sporting event.

The Independent UK

At 3.2C, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years as cold wave grips north India

The plunge in temperatures has made parts of northern India colder than several Himalayan hill towns

The Independent UK

Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol-winning singer and actor, dies suddenly aged 43

He died of suspected cardiac arrest on Sunday

Newslaundry

Jan 12, 2026: At Safdarjung Hospital, AQI numbers show a grimmer reality

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Safdarjung Hospital in south Delhi. Official data from the Central Pollution Control Board painted a worrying picture: the AQI stood at 190, with PM2.5 levels at 190 and PM10 at 104.

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