Reporters Without Orders

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry’s Avdhesh Kumar and Sumedha Mittal.Avdhesh reported on the violence that erupted amid protests against the archaeological survey of Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. He delved into how the clashes between police personnel and locals led to the death of six civilians.Sumedha’s report was on the odd dip in voter turnout in the recently concluded by-polls in UP’s Kundarki assembly seat. She found out that of the 435 booths in the constituency, 154 saw a dip in voter turnout amid allegations of voter suppression, especially in the Muslim-dominated areas.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:20 - Sambhal violence00:06:22 - Odd dip in voter turnout00:25:43 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAvdheshMaqboolJaun EliaSumedhaALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHTPratyushBlinded by the Stars: A Gov't Rating Scheme is Helping Coal Miners Pat Their Own BackProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar.

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Dainik Bhaskar’s Rajesh Sahu and independent Journalist Sneha Richhariya.Rajesh reported on the Jhansi hospital tragedy, in which a fire incident claimed the lives of 15 infants. He says that an overcrowded NICU, expired fire extinguishers, and negligence of the hospital administration led to the incident.Sneha has reported on the impact of migration in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. She shed light on how families of the migrants are impacted and the pace of migration leading to vacant villages.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:28 - Jhansi hospital fire00:20:43 - Bundelkhand migration 00:33:20 - RecommendationsRecommendationsSnehaLIES OUR MOTHERS TOLD US: The Indian Woman’s BurdenAnurag Minus Verma PodcastBasantEk Jindagi Kafi NahiProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:22 - Yamuna river pollution 00:08:30 - Modi’s trips00:45:10 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAnmol Yamuna is choking in Delhi. Is floodplain encroachment to blame?BasantSharda Sinha’s Chhath songsProduced and edited by Hassan Bilal, recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:50 - Yogi’s Police Raj00:17:20 - Caste dynamics in BJP00:43:58 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAyushCardinal NumbersWhy the EBCs are the key to the 2024 electionGood Morning, VietnamAnmolLowering the Bar The RSS legal front’s increasing hold over the judicial systemProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:38 - Citizenship laws in Assam00:25:45 - Delhi air quality crisis00:33:20 - RecommendationsRecommendationsDrishtiHippieRokibuzProvoked NarrativesPratyushModi Gov’t Produces Spurious Expert Opinion To Remove Health Warning on Fortified RiceProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:23 - Bahraich violence00:24:30 - Pune Porshe case00:33:08 - Lawrence Bishnoi00:46:35 - RecommendationsRecommendationsPrateekBahraich के अंदरूनी इलाकों में दंगाइयों द्वारा मचाई गई तबाही की पहली Ground ReportAvdheshBihar में बच्चियों को मारने और बचाने की चौंकाने वाली कहानी...A Professor's Diary - The Untold Story Of Higher EducationBasantRTI Kaise AayeeProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, and recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:10 - Haryana election result00:12:25 - J&K election result00:26:35 - Army vs UP government00:37:30 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBasantArmy says its drills are ‘greatly limited’ due to ‘illegal’ encroachments in AyodhyaSimon & Schuster India R.A.W. HitmanShivnarayanLowering the Bar The RSS legal front’s increasing hold over the judicial systemAnmolMeri Jaan..Swanand Kirkire, Hansika Pareek, Shrey Gupta, BharathProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, and recorded by Anil Kumar.

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.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:44 - The dark side of Haryana’s sports success00:09:00 - Haryana elections: ground zero00:14:04 - Crisis at the Delhi Commission of Women00:19:28 - Ram Rahim’s effect on elections00:33:20 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShivnarayanRam Rahim is silent ahead of Haryana polls. But his dera's message is set to ring out loudDrishtiIndependenceBasantUlajhProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar.