Newsreel Asia

News Summary:

Newsreel Asia on January 26, 2026, examined the concept of good governance in India, noting that various political parties define it differently, often shifting focus from the basic duties owed to citizens as outlined in the Constitution. Previously, on January 22, 2026, the outlet reported on the serious public health risks posed by city noise in India, explaining that prolonged exposure to loud environments activates the body’s internal alarm system, known as the stress response. Earlier, on January 17, 2026, Newsreel Asia highlighted the absence of dignity of labour in India, largely due to the caste system, arguing that discussions should move beyond mere respect to ensuring justice for workers. On January 14, 2026, the publication detailed how India’s new Labour Codes, specifically the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, dismantled legal protections for journalists by repealing two special laws that had governed service conditions and wages since 1955, thereby weakening the professional security of the press. This followed Newsreel Asia's report on March 21, 2025, concerning the "Gujarat Model," which revealed a grim reality of rising malnutrition among Adivasi and Dalit communities in Gujarat’s Dahod district, contrasting sharply with narratives of economic success, as documented by tribal activist Sheela.