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A political cartoon critical of Modi leads to the arbitrary blocking of Vikatan’s website, exposing the government’s growing intolerance towards independent journalism

In a statement issued today, both the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and National Alliance of Journalists (NAJ) have expressed their dismay at the attempt by the Railway Police and authorities to intimidate journalist Saumya Raj to prevent her from reporting the stampede deaths at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 16, 2025

In a joint statement, eight journalists’ organisations condemn Labour Codes, call for restoration of Working Journalists’ Act.

NBDSA issues warning to the broadcasters and their anchors for failing to ensure impartial reporting in sensitive debates, demanding removal of biased segments that fuel religious polarisation.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay condemns the tragic killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, calling for a thorough investigation to bring perpetrators to justice; post-mortem reveals severe injuries, including head fractures and a broken neck, while SIT uncovers that the prime suspect withdrew a large sum from the bank; Chandrakar’s Asthi Kalash shattered on the ground; Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 10 Lakh aid to the family

Meta’s shift to community-driven moderation under the "community notes" model raises alarms, risking manipulation, misinformation, and further eroding trust in a rapidly polarizing digital landscape.

Orphaned young and displaced by Salwa Judum, Mukesh's story is one of resilience in the face of systemic failure. Rising from poverty, he built Bastar Junction into a platform for the unheard voices of the region. His murder reveals the high stakes of journalism in conflict zones, where truth is often buried under threats and violence

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

32-year-old investigative journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead in a septic tank in Bijapur. Known for exposing corruption in road projects and Maoist conflict, Mukesh's murder is under investigation. Authorities have arrested several individuals, including contractor Suresh Chandrakar and his relatives

An inescapable and handy tool, AI today has the potential to further harm the impact of the internet impacted world by its potential to generate fake images and targeted misinformation