Ruben Banerjee, who went on month-long leave from 12 August, says he was sacked without any intimation. CEO Indranil Roy denies any external cause for the move.
Noting UP Police's FIRs against The Wire and other journalists for tweets on the attack of an elderly Muslim man, Editor Guild calls it 'wanton misuse of laws to criminalize reporting'.
Outlook magazine created a stir Thursday with the cover page of its latest edition, which stated that the Modi govt was missing amid the second Covid wave.
In statement Wednesday, Election Commission said that it recognised the media's role in enhancing effectiveness of elections. It had earlier sought a media gag order in Madras HC.
Alok Mehta's 'Power, Press and Politics: Half a Century of Journalism', published by Bloomsbury India, will be released on ThePrint's ‘Soft Cover’ on 17 May.
Hindi news channels spent most of their time following Mukhtar Ansari's journey from Punjab to UP prison. Elsewhere, cameras remain fixated with Amit Shah’s bald pate.
The Modi government may claim it has its own feedback mechanisms. But officials and ministers are unlikely to give negative news for fear of being put in the dock
A Group of Ministers has suggested tracking 50 ‘negative influencers who discredit the government’ & encouraging 50 ‘positive influencers’ who project govt work in 'right perspective'.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
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.
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