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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified...
Indian Muslims in the crosshairs after Times Now report on anti-Modi audio message?
Message being allegedly spread by phone calls urges people to not let the Prime Minister hoist the tricolour at the Red Fort this year
India Today’s Mood of the Nation lampooned on social media
The pro-regime results viewed as virtual campaign for Modi-Yogi to remain in power despite nationwide protests related to Kashmir, CAA-NRC
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Fundamental right of reporter to publish news even if not palatable to administration: Calcutta HC
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Reportage on Ram Temple: Is the media playing it safe?
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End harassment of Kashmiri journalists, lawyers: Kashmir Reading Room
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Police probe ordered by NHRC into death threats on journalist: Sultanpur rape case
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CJP had moved NHRC seeking protection for reporter who had exposed police inaction and possible cover-up in the case
BBC journalist illegally detained in UP, HRDA writes to NHRC
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HRDA blames police negligence for Vikram Joshi murder
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Gauri Lankesh’s Kannada news website banned by Facebook?
The slain journalist was a strong dissenting voice and the news website launched after her death continued her brand of fearless journalism
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