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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicFreedom of Press

Topic: Freedom of Press

‘Journalism without fear’ — importance of 2020 World Press Freedom Day theme amid Covid

Since 1993, 3 May has been celebrated as a day when governments must take accountability and recognise the importance of a free press in a democracy.

Is there a risk of Modi govt using Covid-19 to curb media and freedoms or is it necessary?

Surveillance is becoming a key concern during the Covid-19 crisis. The Supreme Court has also directed media to publish the official version of the developments.

Australian newspapers black out front pages in united protest against media restrictions

Major newspapers, including The Australian & Sydney Morning Herald, published front pages with most of the text blacked out, highlighting a growing culture of secrecy.

Editors Guild of India decries political pressures on journalists, blocking of TV signals

Official statement by The Editors Guild of India, dated 8 August 2018:

Media should have own self-regulation guidelines, says CJI Dipak Misra

CJI Misra delivered a lecture in which he highlighted the need for media to maintain objectivity while reporting on sensitive issues. 

Talk Point: It isn’t the government’s business what editorials are talking about

Whether the Prime Minister's statement on press freedom is a “threat” for dissenting media houses will depend on what media houses consider their jobs to be.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

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.