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Contrasting two lists: one with “facts” on right-wing deaths, the second, targeting other writers after Gauri Lankesh
This second excerpt from the much-acclaimed book by Rollo Romig, an American journalist (2024) who lived in Bengaluru (Bangalore) and knew Gauri Lankesh, I am on the Hit List,...
India’s Deep State: Is any citizen safe?
Crucial questions raised at online discussion co-organised by Free Speech Collective , NWMI and SabrangIndia on the implications of Pegasus Project, targeted surveillance and violation of privacy by the Indian Gov’t
Harbour no illusions: This is an undeclared emergency!: BUJ
Observing the series of attacks on journalism in India over the year, the BUJ calls it a threat to people’s constitutional rights
Tax raids unleashed on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar media groups
Raids at Dainik Bhaskar premises in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat Maharashtra, Bharat Samachar at Lucknow
I did my duty as an Indian: Shyam Meera Singh on his removal from Aaj Tak
Despite the sudden termination notice due to Twitter comments against PM Modi, the journalist does not blame the India Today Group, but the government that forced ITG to take such a step
Why are so many people mourning Danish Siddiqui?
The photographs he took showed truth to power, and had empathy with the common man
Danish Siddiqui’s photojournalism captured the soul of the news
The Reuters photojournalist was killed while covering clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban in Kandahar
Manipur activist jailed under NSA for Facebook post criticising BJP
Erendro Leichombam and journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem have been booked under NSA for post against BJP leaders advocating cow dung as Covid cure
Maharashtra Adivasis still left in the dark!
Poor electricity supply adds to the digital divide by limiting internet access; work, finances and education interrupted
CJP Impact: Twitter suspends accounts posting sexually violent content against Muslim women
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A total of 21 accounts have been suspended, and three accounts have been actioned for violating Twitter’s Media Policy after CJP’s complaint
The curious case of Twitter suspensions
Minister’s account suspended for an hour for copyright violations, activists accounts still suspend for flagging Islamophobia
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