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Bihar & the Delusion of Independent Journalism: A Free Speech Record of Five Years
Free Speech Collective (FSC), has published a detailed report of Bihar’s Free Speech Record, November ‘20-’25 which it released on November 5 and may be accessed hereFree Speech CollectiveWith...
Attack on journalist Nikhil Wagle: Despite evidence, CP, Pune Amitesh Kumar denies attempt to murder charge (S 307)
Evidence of the of targeted brutality, the use of large stone boulders, hockey sticks, iron rods that smashed the back car window and cracked the front, vocal slogans asking “Nikhil Wagle to be brought out, handed to us” from mobsters associated with the ruling BJP, Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP and other extremist organisations. But, the Pune police states to the media (on February 17) that the offence of “attempt to murder” is not made out; This is before any statement of Wagle and others has even been recorded though they have filed a detailed complaint asserting this claim earlier on February 14
Two journalists seriously injured amid Farmers’ Protests, DUJ condemns police action, ask for farmers demands to be settled
The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) is deeply concerned that journalists are among those injured by police action during the farmers’ protests. Two journalists, Satender Chauhan and Niel Bhalinder Singh, suffered injuries while covering the protests at the Shambhu border yesterday.
EXCLUSIVE: Three independent Tamil channels win battle against censorship by MeitY-YouTube after 6 months of a gritty battle
RootsTamil, Roots News 24X7 and TribesTamil exposed an unholy nexus between YouTube, a monopoly social media platform (owned by Google) and the Ministry for Electronics & Information & Technology (MeitY)-Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA); MeitY -YouTube acting in unison ensured that these vibrant and independent YouTube channels run by young media communicator, Karikalan were pulled down unilaterally one after another in May 2023; finally a gritty and determined battle ensured their restoration in November last year
Caravan to challenge Min of I&B order censoring story/video alleging torture of 25 civilians, 3 deaths by Army
The Caravan magazine, reputed for its independence and in-depth investigation has been “ordered” by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
10 arrested after attack against senior Marathi journalist
The police have arrested 10 people after journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car was attacked in Pune last week. However, Wagle himself was subjected to a new FIR filed against him after the attack for violating a police notice
Media fraternity stands with Nikhil Wagle after attack, EGI, PCI, NWMI release statements in support
Support from the media fraternity trickles in for Nikhil Wagle as another FIR is filed against him after his car was violently attacked by alleged workers of the BJP
Nikhil Wagle, others attacked in Pune as police watches, meetings of Nirbhoy Bano gather large crowds
Wagle was travelling, along with Vishwambhar Chaudhary Aseem Sarode to a ‘Nirbhay Bano’ rally in Pune when the car was brutally attacked and vandalised. Two days prior to the event, Wagle had reported that Dheeraj Ghate had stated that he would not be allowed to speak.
YouTube strikes again, independent channel Media Swaraj, critical of regime shut down without notice, back on after outrage
In yet another instance of what amounts to unilateral censorship, Media Swaraj, a platform run by veteran journalist Ram Dutt Tripathi from Lucknow was shut down without notice or reasons; the mandatory appeal has been filed; by 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8 the channel was back on, possibly because of the outrage
CJP sends complaint to Aaj Tak to remove contentious ‘Black and White Show’ on Hemant Soren from YouTube
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Even after Sudhir Chaudhary rendered an apology for hurting sentiments of Adivasi people, the news show is yet to be removed from channel’s YouTube; clips of Chaudhary making derogatory statement on Adivasis still on ‘X’ (Twitter)
Sudhir Chaudhary’s castiest diatribe against Hemant Soren following his resignation causes uproar, complaint filed by Tribal body
In a 50 minute segment, Chaudhary repeatedly discusses the “lavish” lifestyle of the Tribal minister, states that the Soren family “does not have the Adivasi touch anymore”, questions whether this wealthy tribal family should be given reservation
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