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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
Kashmir: Journalist Fahad Shah arrested for FB post on Pulwama encounter
Pulwama Police allege ‘Facebook users and portals have been uploading anti-national content’
Why was Malayalam channel MediaOne’s broadcast licence revoked?
The Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of the order issued to the news channel by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Suresh Chavhanke back on the derailed “UPSC Jihad” fake news train?
Sudarshan News’ Suresh Chavhanke targeted Jamtara the District Collector Faiz AK Ahmed Mumtaz accusing him, not saluting the national Flag on Republic Day
CJP complaints to News18 about its “80 vs 20” communal debate show
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The host of the show kept pitching Hindu voters against Muslims and built a narrative that the Opposition parties were against interests of Hindus
Release India Human Rights Impact Assessment report: Activists to Facebook
The report could shed light on the exact role played by Facebook in helping cultivate an ecosystem of Hate in India
Restore Independence of Kashmir Press Club: DUJ
Various journalists' organisations and Press Clubs across India denounce government's decision to shut down the Press Club of Kashmir
Karnataka: Journalists not in RSS ‘uniform’ denied entry to its event
A uniform is mandatory for RSS members during its official meetings, however this mandate was bizarrely extend to journalists covering an event in Kalaburagi
CJP campaign against hate crimes grew stronger in 2021
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CJP’s petitions led some authorities to initiate action, there’s a glimmer of hope in other cases
I&B Ministry blocks 20 ‘Anti-India’ YouTube channels, 2 websites
The Ministry says these channels/websites posted “divisive content” on “Kashmir, Indian Army, minority communities in India, Ram Mandir, General Bipin Rawat,etc.”
UP’s healthcare hub facade built by regime’s friends in the news media?
Media outlets perceived to be close to the regime appear to be working overtime to create positive image despite official data pointing to very different ground realities
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