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TopicJournalist arrest

Topic: Journalist arrest

Journalist arrested while reporting in Sandeshkhali, sent to 3 days police custody

Republic TV Bangla's Santu Pan arrested based on woman's complaint that 2 reporters from channel barged into her house & started recording. NHRC seeks report from DGP, DIG (investigation).

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’.

Russia considering US request to meet WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich, says Interfax

Gershkovich, a US citizen, was arrested in March on espionage charges after Russia's FSB security service accused him of collecting military secrets in the city of Yekaterinburg.

Punjab & Haryana HC grants interim bail to Times Now reporter. Editors Guild says FIR lodged with ‘undue haste’

Journalist Bhawana Kishore was arrested Friday for allegedly knocking down a Dalit woman with her car and verbally abusing her. She was booked under various IPC sections and the SC/ST Act

‘Blackmail, cheating, extortion, conspiracy’ — Jharkhand ‘editor’ SC backed is wanted in 34 cases

On the night of 16 June, police took Arup Chatterjee, head of News11 Bharat, into custody from his bedroom. Cases have been filed against him in Jharkhand, Bengal, Mumbai & Delhi.

‘Thorough lawlessness’ — SC pulls up Jharkhand govt over journalist’s midnight arrest

State challenges Jharkhand HC's grant of bail to journalist Arup Chatterjee, arrested on extortion charges in July. SC comes down heavily on 'excessive and arbitrary' action by police.

Can Chhattisgarh attempt arrest in UP & not tell local police? Rohit Ranjan case reignites debate

Debate around rules for interstate arrests and police jurisdiction has been in the news for the past couple of months — since Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga’s arrest in May.

Pakistani journalist known for criticising army arrested. People storm Lahore’s Liberty Chowk

The arrest faced widespread condemnation from prominent politicians, journalists and activists. Former PM Imran Khan said the country is descending into fascism.

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Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.