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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...
Sumit Chakravartty: The gentle editor who was firm in his commitments and ideals
The combination of a caring politeness and approachability, on the one hand and an iron-clad firm commitment to ideals like secularism, inter-faith harmony, socialism and democracy on the other hand is rare, very rare. However, such a combination in any personality, makes the person, Sumit Chakravarty, recently deceased, a rare gem whose friendship must be cherished.
DUJ stands by journalist Ajit Anjum after Bihar government lodges an FIR against him for ground reportage on ECI’s SIR process
The DUJ has expressed strong condemnation of the FIR lodged against senior journalist, Ajit Anjum in Begusarai
Weaponising Truth: A critical analysis of the Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025
Marketed as a tool to fight disinformation, the Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 hands sweeping powers to the executive, criminalises speech, and threatens to silence dissent, satire, and critique—under vague and ideological pretexts
Journalist Ajit Anjum booked for exposing Bihar’s SIR flaws
Senior journalist Ajit Anjum faces FIR in Balia, Bihar for exposing alleged voter list irregularities, he calls the FIR "a certificate for me as a journalist," vowing to continue reporting despite perceived intimidation tactics, Anjum said “I will not be scared. I will show only the truth”
Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges...
Poonch Court orders FIR against Zee News, News18 for falsely labelling deceased teacher as “Pakistani terrorist” during Operation Sindoor coverage
While court orders FIR for defamation and public mischief, CJP had earlier filed complaint with broadcaster highlighting defamatory, Islamophobic coverage
YouTube Says it Doesn’t Judge Claims of Copyright Violation. We Found it Does
New revelations prove: When facing ANI, YouTubers grapple with uncertainty as YouTube's vague and discretionary fair-use policy dictates content decisions and channels’ fate.
NBDSA cautions Times Now Navbharat against presumptive anchoring in sensitive religious coverage in broadcast concerning “Madrasas Teachings”
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NBDSA stresses duty of neutrality and verification when reporting conflicting claims involving religious communities, observes Times Now Navbharat’s anchor accepted one over another without adequate scrutiny
NBDSA issued advisory to all broadcasters, tickers and thumbnail should conform to the actual of the discussions
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Responding to a complaint filed by Indrajeet Ghorpade, about communally charged clickbait, the NBDSA has ordered Times Now Navbharat to remove/edit misleading thumbnails from a report on a Shimla Mosque, NBDSA ruling condemns the practice of using sensational visuals to twist narratives and create fear, issued advisory to all broadcasters that tickers and thumbnail should conform to the actual version of the discussions and interviews
Free unrestricted access to Gaza: Reporters without Borders & CPJ issue open letter
Open letter from media and press freedom organisations on Gaza access
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