Modi's re-election bid has touted impressive figures on economic growth and poverty reduction. But the data underpinning these claims is missing or increasingly being suppressed, economists warn – threatening the very development gains Modi lays claim to
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The South Asia bureau chief for ABC News, Australia’s national broadcaster, has been pressured into leaving India after government officials told her that her reporting had “gone too far” and threatened her with visa repercussions

Bangladesh's only Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, narrowly avoided imprisonment on Sunday. But with 190 cases lodged against him and facing what supporters call a campaign of political intimidation, many fear the respite may be brief Devex
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Studies show that air pollution shortens lives by an average of 11.9 years in New Delhi, 8.1 years in Dhaka and 7.5 years in Lahore. Sami Iqbal, the gig worker we trailed in Lahore, was exposed to levels of PM2.5 as high as 464.2 µg/m3 — the WHO’s recommended daily average is 15.

A series of leaked trade agreement drafts highlight growing divisions within India’s flourishing pharmaceutical industry. The direction the country chooses to take will have global repercussions for access to affordable medicines. devex.com/news/leaked-tr…

“The entire social structure is a barrier to women’s healthcare” says Mridu Gupta , CEO of CAPED India when interviewed by Catherine Davison who recently visited one of CAPED's Cervical Cancer awareness & screening camp.
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India’s new homegrown vaccine offers hope in fight against cervical cancer.

Social stigma and the high price of immunisation have stalled efforts to prevent HPV – but a ‘game-changing’ vaccine could change all that.

Catherine Davison has the latest.
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Growing co-op movement helps locals start businesses, save money bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Businessweek Catherine Davison

Dr. Saleemul Huq passed away in Dhaka. I still can't believe this. What a loss for Bangladesh, the world and the climate justice.

We have lost touch with our staff in Gaza, with health facilities, health workers and the rest of our humanitarian partners on the ground.

This siege makes me gravely concerned for their safety and the immediate health risks of vulnerable patients.

We urge immediate protection…

Great to speak on a panel about the role of foreign media in India at Media Rumble today, moderated by the brilliant Abhinandan Sekhri. All sessions available to watch online!

Stepwells were once the focal point of village life in drought-prone areas of India, providing a stable source of water for domestic use and irrigation.

Can they now solve India's water crisis?

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An FT analysis supports longstanding claims that Adani Group has been inflating fuel costs for billions of dollars of coal, leading to millions of Indians overpaying for electricity on.ft.com/3RVZ3dD

Such a huge honour to be selected as one of the winners of the Climate Journalism Award last night, alongside so many other brilliant journalists. And a big shout out to Jocelyn Timperley, who commissioned and edited the winning story!

🥇 The Winners of the #ClimateAward have been announced! Congratulations to everyone who collaborated on these 5 excellent climate journalism works. See who they are ➡️ buff.ly/48QizOC (1/7)

📢 #SessionReveal !

At the #MediaRumble , Abhinandan Sekhri, Mujib Mashal, Avani Dias, Catherine Davison, and Lauren Frayer will discuss the challenges of being a foreign correspondent in India.

🗓️ October 21 |📍Delhi

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Delhi Police Conducts Early Morning Raids at Houses of Journalists, Satirists, Writers, Scientists.
Devices taken away and some people too - to Special cell premises for 'questioning'
Fun-Fact:India's rank in World Press Freedom Index is in the bottom 20 thewire.in/media/delhi-po…