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TopicFreedom of Press

Topic: Freedom of Press

The Press is not artillery — neither for the ruling party nor the Opposition: Sachin Sen

The Press in a liberal democracy has to be a forum for the expression of different points of view. It must not suppress, taint or adulterate news, wrote Sachin Sen in 1960.

Gandhi wanted limits on media freedom. Not through law, but public opinion

In 'Gandhi', Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee throws light on the many shades of Gandhi’s epic peace mission and its place in politics today.

Global support for press freedom high, but only 28% feel media Is truly free, finds Pew survey

Analysis, based on nationally representative surveys from 35 countries—along with additional data from US—examines public opinion on freedom of speech, press, and internet.

After French reporter, now Australian journalist leaves India. ‘Was told story on Nijjar went too far’

Avani Dias of ABC News left India on 19 April. Govt officials refute allegations, saying documentary was ‘shot at Attari without permission’, cite 'lack of objectivity' in coverage.

ABP journalist’s arrest kicks up row, Mamata’s INDIA allies join BJP in criticism — ‘wrong message’

Debmalya Bagchi is accused of making casteist remarks & attempting to ‘disrobe’ a woman. BJP says he’s being targeted for reporting on ‘hooch menace’.

Twitter’s allegations of govt threats to shut it down an ‘outright lie,’ says deputy IT minister

Rajeev Chandrashekhar said Twitter was in repeated violations of Indian law and started complying with Indian laws only from June 2022.

‘Social media, not big press, is where democracy will continue to thrive’, says ACJ chair

N. Ram, director of The Hindu Publishing Group, and Arun Ram, resident editor of The Times of India, Tamil Nadu editions, also spoke at Chennai event on freedom of expression.

On World Press Freedom Day, India’s ranking falls again to 150th out of 180 countries

Reporters Without Borders published its 20th World Press Freedom index Tuesday. Report talks about 'targeting of journalists, broader crackdown on dissent' in India.

Modi govt bans Malayalam channel MediaOne for 2nd time, HC stays enactment of order for 2 days

The Malayalam news channel editor said I&B ministry cited security reasons for the ban. The channel was earlier suspended for 48 hours over their coverage of the Delhi riots in 2020.

‘News mixed with views is a dangerous cocktail’ — full text of CJI Ramana speech

Speaking at the 10th RedInk Awards for Excellence in Journalism, the Chief Justice of India says a healthy democracy could thrive only with a fearless and independent press.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.