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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...
Woman journalist assaulted in Assam
Journalists’ association demands justice, action against accused: a movie producer and an actor
Manipur journalists booked under UAPA, sedition law
Duo arrested for articles expressing “sympathy and support for ideologies and activities of armed revolutionary groups”
The interplay between social media and hate speech in India
Now that Donald Trump’s Facebook, Twitter accounts have been banned after his abusive tweets as his supporters stormed the US Capitol, what is in store for India?
Southern farmer leaders debunk call AG’s claim before SC
Disgruntled by the Attorney General’s comment, various farmer leaders from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and southern states said the mainstream media has done a poor job of covering regional protests.
Changes to Whatsapp’s privacy policy alarm users
Many flock to Signal, Skype and other platforms
How’s the media getting copy of charge sheet before the accused: Umar Khalid
Umar Khalid has moved court complaining of a leak of information and media trial, says it is affecting his right to a free and fair trial
Deterioration in the climate for free speech in India: Free Speech Collective
A deep dive into a decade of arrests, detentions, summons, interrogations and show-cause notices against journalists in India
Movie on JNU student agitation denied screening by ‘Censor’ Board
The movie Varthamanam set against the backdrop of students' protest at JNU early this year, has been denied screening due to ‘anti-national’ elements
J&K journalists allege soldiers assaulted them during a show
Army claims that media violated Covid-19 protocol and approached actor Amisha Patel the chief guest
Goswami’s Republic Bharat pulled up for hate speech agnst Pakistan: UK regulator
Ofcom has imposed a fine of 20,000 pounds on UK operator of Republic Bharat with reference to a show that promoted intolerance against Pakistan
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