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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Editors Guild

Amended IT Rules: Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of FCUs till third judge decides petitions

Amendment was done just to muzzle criticism & questioning of central govt & to stifle dissent from what it puts out in regard to affairs of state, petitioners had contended.

SC extends protection to Editors’ Guild, 4 members by two weeks in FIRs lodged in Manipur

The Manipur govt said the top court may protect the EGI and the members for some more time and let the plea be transferred to the Delhi High Court if the bench wished so.

FIR against Editors’ Guild members over Manipur report, PCI slams ‘strong arm tactic’ of Biren govt

In Imphal, CM accused members of the Editors' Guild of trying to create more clashes. Leadership of state had become partisan during the conflict, a fact-finding team had found.

‘Increased persecution’ in UP: Editors Guild for action against IAS officer who thrashed journalist

Editors Guild has demanded strict action against the IAS officer and said concrete steps should be taken to improve the environment for independent journalism in UP.

GoM report illustrates Modi govt’s draconian attitude against critique by press — Editors Guild

The Editors Guild said the suggestions from the GoM report hint at increased surveillance and targeting of writers and journalists who depart from the government’s narrative.

Patricia Mukhim case reflection of threat to freedom of speech in India, says Editors Guild

Editors Guild of India Sunday issued a statement condemning the criminal proceedings launched against journalist Patricia Mukhim for a Facebook post. Here's the full text.

‘Instrument of harassment’: Editors Guild condemns FIR against journalist Vinod Dua

Delhi Police registered a case against Vinod Dua last week for alleged misreporting on February Delhi riots through his show on YouTube.

‘Let media play its role’ — Editors Guild urges police not to impede journalists’ work

Editors Guild has also urged the government to put in place a system of regular media ministerial-level briefings.

‘Assault on press freedom’ — Editors Guild seeks MHA action against attack on journalists

Editors Guild of India has said home ministry should investigate the incidents of attacks on journalists covering the CAA violence and direct Delhi Police to take appropriate action.

Facing flak, Press Council now says it doesn’t approve of media restrictions in Kashmir

PCI drew criticism after it sought to intervene in a Supreme Court plea filed by Kashmir Times editor, who said the govt's communication blockade restricted the media.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.