India's Ambitious Air Clean-up Plan: Where Did ₹11,000 Crore Go?
India’s clean air programme falters, bulldozer justice faces legal scrutiny, and a cricketer’s inspiring debut.
As India grapples with hazardous air quality, startling data reveals that ₹11,000 crore allocated for clean air remains largely underutilised — read Himanshi Dahiya's deep dive. The termination of two professors at Ambedkar University sparks outrage among educators, who allege bias and demand their reinstatement, reports Aakriti Handa. The Supreme Court's bulldozer verdict may be critical for unchecked executive power, but 'bulldozer politics' continues to highlight the limits of judicial accountability. Meanwhile, trans individuals face barriers in accessing crucial ID cards, and women in Northeast India bear the brunt of climate change. Finally, a young cricketer’s historic Test debut offers a glimmer of optimism.
Deep Dive 🔴
India's Ambitious Air Clean-up Plan: Where Did ₹11,000 Crore Go?
From the Ground 📰
'Biased Probe, Unfair Penalty': Ambedkar University Faces Flak for Firing Profs
Trans ID Process: Caught in Red Tapism, Only Half of Delhi's Applicants Approved
View & Counterview 🗣️
Bulldozer Verdict: Public Office is Not a License for Unchecked Power
Can Judicial Guidelines Work When ‘Bulldozer Justice’ is PM's Political Slogan?
Environment 🌏
The Silent Crisis: Pollution’s Toll on India’s Children
The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on the Women of Northeast India
Rising Star 🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy Is Ready to Silence His Doubters, Just Like He Always Has
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