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Central government defends blocking of Media Platforms
During the Lok Sabha Session, the Central government defended its use of Section 69A of the IT Act to block media content, including Bolta Hindustan and National Dastak. Minister Dr. L. Murugan informed that all actions follow strict safeguards, balancing national security with fairness
Is anyone listening? Two creative works that transform personal tragedies into powerful political statements
This article delves into the artistic narratives of dissent and personal journeys of Mari Selvaraj's 'Maamannan' and Nisha Abdulla's 'We Push the Sky'.
Karnataka HC: Petition by Twitter contesting centre’s blocking orders dismissed, Rs. 50 lakh fine imposed
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Court held the company's argument to be "devoid of merits," orders payment of fine within 45 days
White House condemns trolling of journalist who questioned PM Narendra Modi on minority rights
'It’s unacceptable,' said John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications in the White House
103 of 194 scribes target of hostile action by state actors: Delhi-based group
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Of the 194 journalists who faced police action or assault or threats last year, 103 were targeted by State actors and 91 by non-State actors
The complex design of propaganda & narrative manipulation: India
How right-wing propaganda has managed to infiltrate not only the news media, but also local social media groups. Understanding its deeply-entrenched nature and focusing reportage on communities will help us combat it.
“The manner & intent of arrest was to create fear in minds of people”: activist Ipsa Shatakshi
As Jharkhand journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh is about to complete one year in jail, his spouse speaks about the challenges that she faced, the frequent use of UAPA to oppress truth
Registration of digital fact-checking sites with govt may be a part of the future Digital India Bill
Aim to seek greater accountability from platforms, “legacy and reputed” fact-checking units of media companies to be allowed to seek registration in the first phase
Art must mirror an urgent need, the personal and the political: Asmit Pathare
In this powerful essay of self-expression, theatre and film director, Asmit Pathare explores the challenging world of a young artist challenged by deep schisms in society, driven deeper by a politics that thrives on division and repression.
Balasore Train tragedy: The claim that a Muslim Junior Engineer caused accident false: Railways
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“This is factually incorrect. The entire staff is present & a part of inquiry”: Railway officer clarifies to news spread by the infamous Sudarshan News
Kashmiri journalist, human right defender languishing in jail under a draconian law
As Fahad Shah completes 500 days in jail, UN group calls detention of previously arrested activist Parvez “arbitrary”, urges India to reverse its politics of silencing dissent
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