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Topic: Journalists

Harsh Kerala law brings 5yr jail for content ‘that could insult’ people, media under lens too

Kerala Governor Saturday signed ordinance seeking amendment to Kerala Police Act to control online bullying and virtual abuse of women, children.

Two journalists booked in UP for running ‘fake news’ related to 2 girls’ death by drowning

Following the death by two girls by drowning, the 2 journalists had run a misleading report that the victims' hands were tied, eyes damaged and they were raped, said police.

‘Attempt to muzzle freedom of expression’ — J&K parties, journalists condemn NIA raids

The NIA conducted raids at 10 locations in Kashmir’s Srinagar and Bandipora districts, and searched premises of journalists, human rights activists and a separatist leader.

J&K to Kerala, Gujarat, Bengal — Journalists across India face police action, even for tweets

Here's a list of journalists across 18 states and UTs who have either been arrested or have been booked under several sections of the IPC since March.

Seema Mustafa becomes Editors Guild of India’s new president

Sanjay Kapoor, Editor Hardnews magazine was elected as the general secretary, Anant Nath is the new treasurer.

FIR against website for accusing Kashmir journalists & activists of being on ‘Indian payroll’

J&K police says list naming journalists and activists uploaded with an intention to create fear psychosis among individuals named.

US considers restricting stay of Chinese journalists in country to 90 days

In March, the US govt asked four Chinese state-run media outlets in the country to reduce their number of staff of 160 Chinese nationals to 100.

Journalist was going to send China info on current troop deployment at LAC, Delhi Police says

Rajeev Sharma had given China info on defence buys, Army movement, Dalai Lama since 2016, in exchange for luxury holidays. He earned over Rs 40 lakh in last 1.5 years.

Freelance journalist, arrested under Official Secrets Act, sent to 6 days police custody

Delhi Police Special Cell said freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was found to be in possession of some defence-related classified documents.

Mocking Pakistan army can land you in jail for 2 yrs. What about Imran Khan’s old speeches?

A Pakistani journalist’s book was recently seized from shelves because it had a cartoon on its cover — of Imran Khan playing at Gen Bajwa’s feet.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.