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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Topic: CPJ

Media watchdog CPJ asks Bangladesh to ‘stop harassing’ journalist Rozina Islam, drop charges

Rozina Islam was arrested under the Official Secrets Act in May, after health ministry officials found her allegedly clicking a picture of a document with her mobile phone.

Stop targetting Aatish Taseer, Committee to Protect Journalists tells Modi govt

Targetting a journalist’s immigration status after publication of critical article shows BJP is intolerant of criticism and freedom of press, says CPJ’s Asia program coordinator Steven Butler.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.