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Reporters Without Orders

Young Reporters talk about major stories of the week and what it took to cover them. Click here to support Newslaundry: http://bit.ly/paytokeepnewsfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Reporters Without Orders Ep 345: Why Yamuna is choking, funds squandered on Modi’s unofficial trips

    6 DAYS AGO

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 345: Why Yamuna is choking, funds squandered on Modi’s unofficial trips

    This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry’s Anmol Pritam and Basant Kumar.  Anmol reported on the increasing encroachment and concretisation of the Yamuna River floodplains, which has heavily contributed to the river’s degradation. He throws light on the consequence of arbitrary construction by the Delhi Development Authority.  Basant’s report was on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visits, which often comprise activities focused on promoting the BJP. He delves into the details of his official visits from January to October and the lack of transparency about the PMO billing the BJP for these unofficial expenses.  Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - Yamuna river pollution  00:08:30 - Modi’s trips 00:45:10 - Recommendations Recommendations Anmol  Yamuna is choking in Delhi. Is floodplain encroachment to blame? Basant Sharda Sinha’s Chhath songs Produced and edited by Hassan Bilal, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  2. Reporters Without Orders Ep 344: Police raj and rift within BJP in UP

    NOV 2

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 344: Police raj and rift within BJP in UP

    This week, host Anmol Pritam is joined by Scroll’s Ayush Tiwari. Ayush has reported on the increasing rift between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP. He explains how the making of Yogi as a “tough and strong” leader has led to dissatisfaction among the cadre and created cracks within the party. He says the power has shifted from party workers and MLAs to police officials. Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:50 - Yogi’s Police Raj 00:17:20 - Caste dynamics in BJP 00:43:58 - Recommendations Recommendations Ayush Cardinal Numbers Why the EBCs are the key to the 2024 election Good Morning, Vietnam Anmol Lowering the Bar The RSS legal front’s increasing hold over the judicial system Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  3. Reporters Without Orders Ep 343: Assam citizenship test, Delhi air pollution

    OCT 26

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 343: Assam citizenship test, Delhi air pollution

    This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Scroll’s Rokibuz Zaman and Newslaundry’s Drishti Choudhary. Rokibuz reported on the Supreme Court’s judgement upholding the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 – a provision added exclusively for Assam. He says that the judgement upholds 1971 as the year of entry, which contradicts the government’s 2014 cut-off under the CAA.  Drishti’s report was on the Delhi administration’s efforts and failures in tackling air pollution. She explained the measures undertaken by the Delhi government and that despite spending crores of money and sanctioning extensive resources, the situation has worsened.  Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:38 - Citizenship laws in Assam 00:25:45 - Delhi air quality crisis 00:33:20 - Recommendations Recommendations Drishti Hippie Rokibuz Provoked Narratives Pratyush Modi Gov’t Produces Spurious Expert Opinion To Remove Health Warning on Fortified Rice Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. Reporters Without Orders Ep 342: Bahraich violence, influence of money in Pune car crash case

    OCT 19

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 342: Bahraich violence, influence of money in Pune car crash case

    This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Avdhesh Kumar and Prateek Goyal. Avdhesh reported from ground zero on the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, which resulted in the killing of a 22-year-old man and mob-led arson of several local houses. He delves into the factors that led to the communal tensions and how they escalated.   Prateek’s report was on the chargesheet in the Pune car crash case. He spotlights the details of the 90-page chargesheet, the sequence of events, and how power and money were used to suppress the justice system. Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:23 - Bahraich violence 00:24:30 - Pune Porshe case 00:33:08 - Lawrence Bishnoi 00:46:35 - Recommendations Recommendations Prateek Bahraich के अंदरूनी इलाकों में दंगाइयों द्वारा मचाई गई तबाही की पहली Ground Report Avdhesh Bihar में बच्चियों को मारने और बचाने की चौंकाने वाली कहानी... A Professor's Diary - The Untold Story Of Higher Education Basant RTI Kaise Aayee Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, and recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  5. Reporters Without Orders Ep 341: Indian army vs Yogi govt, Congress failure in Haryana

    OCT 12

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 341: Indian army vs Yogi govt, Congress failure in Haryana

    This week, host Anmol Pritam is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. Basant reported extensively on the Haryana polls from ground zero. He sheds light on the factors that didn’t work in favour of the Congress in Haryana. He also talks about how the exit poll predictions fell flat. Shivnarayan’s recent report was on the legal dispute between the Indian army and the Uttar Pradesh government over a stretch of land officially earmarked as a “notified” buffer zone for army field practice in Ayodhya. He explains what the dispute is all about and its Adani connection. Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:10 - Haryana election result 00:12:25 - J&K election result 00:26:35 - Army vs UP government 00:37:30 - Recommendations Recommendations Basant Army says its drills are ‘greatly limited’ due to ‘illegal’ encroachments in Ayodhya Simon & Schuster India R.A.W. Hitman Shivnarayan Lowering the Bar The RSS legal front’s increasing hold over the judicial system Anmol Meri Jaan..Swanand Kirkire, Hansika Pareek, Shrey Gupta, Bharath Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, and recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. Reporters Without Orders Ep 340: Delhi Commission for Women crisis, Dera cult as political force

    OCT 5

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 340: Delhi Commission for Women crisis, Dera cult as political force

    This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Drishti Choudhary. Drishti reported on the crisis facing the Delhi Commission for Women. She says that at present, the commission does not have any office bearers, its helpline numbers are defunct, and many of the staffers and NGOs have not been paid for months. Basant covered the Haryana elections and reported on the influence of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim on the polls. He talks about the political dynamics between different parties and workers on the ground and how Ram Rahim followers vote en bloc.  Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:44 - The dark side of Haryana’s sports success 00:09:00 - Haryana elections: ground zero 00:14:04 - Crisis at the Delhi Commission of Women 00:19:28 - Ram Rahim’s effect on elections 00:33:20 - Recommendations Recommendations Shivnarayan Ram Rahim is silent ahead of Haryana polls. But his dera's message is set to ring out loud Drishti Independence Basant Ulajh Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  7. Reporters Without Orders Ep 339: Kashmir’s media crisis, Adani’s violation of NGT orders

    SEP 28

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 339: Kashmir’s media crisis, Adani’s violation of NGT orders

    This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. Manisha reported on press freedom in Kashmir from ground zero. She speaks about her interviews and conversations with journalists in the valley, who described an intensifying clampdown on media, a sense of suffocation, and censorship, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370.  Shivnarayan reported on an Adani-operated coal mine in Chhattisgarh that received environmental clearance despite a National Green Tribunal order. He delved into how these clearances were granted and the loopholes used to violate orders passed by the NGT.  Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:26 - Media in Kashmir 00:27:16 - Violation of NGT orders 00:39:52 - Recommendations Recommendations Shivnarayan The Great Nicobar Betrayal Manisha The Case Against Travel The Rohingya Suffer Real Horrors. So Why Are Some of Their Stories Untrue? Loving Lies Tanishka Indian village midwives make a shocking confession - BBC World Service Documentaries Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. Reporters Without Orders Ep 338: Haryana politics ahead of polls, Jammu voters

    SEP 21

    Reporters Without Orders Ep 338: Haryana politics ahead of polls, Jammu voters

    This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Anmol Pritam. Basant and Anmol are currently on ground zero to report from poll-bound Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, respectively.  In Haryana, Basant has so far examined the progress of the Smart City Mission, issues of one of the most backward districts, and Olympian Vinesh Phogat’s political contest in Julana. Meanwhile, Anmol has reported on the divide over issues such as Article 370 in Jammu’s Doda.  Tune in. Timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:51 - Haryana election 00:13:53 - J&K election 00:29:52 - Recommendations Recommendations Anmol SYMPATHY -RARE BIRD 1969 Basant Faridabad Smart City का सूरत-ए-हाल: करोड़ों खर्च का दावा पर जमीनी हकीकत खस्ताहाल | Ground Report Pratyush But I Am One of You: Northeast India and the Struggle to Belong Produced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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