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Through The Lens of Raghu Rai: An evening in Mumbai
A film screening at the open air venue –Press Club Mumbai terrace—brought alive the works and perspective of the legendary photographer, Raghu Rai
Hate content on social media: Corporate and individual responsibility
Does the WSJ expose on FB’s alleged tacit support of the regime’s hate machinery also open doors to a deeper understanding of what led to the Bengaluru riots?
Denounce anti-Muslim bigotry: Facebook employees
Open letter on internal network raises question hate speech in India content controversy, India’s Parliament Committee summons Facebook execs on Sept 2
Delhi-based Journalist Prashant Kanojia arrested by UP police for “some tweets”
Cops say they have orders “from above” to arrest the journalist, he was booked by UP police in April 2020 as well
Canadian Punjabi Press Club condemns attack on journalists in Delhi
Three journalists of The Caravan had been physically attacked and verbally abused, a female reporter was also sexually harassed
No FIR yet, but Delhi Police sends rejoinder to journalists who were attacked
Media organisations including CPJ, PCI, BJU, NWMI demand FIR, action against culprits
Caravan journalists attacked viciously by murderous mob in North East Delhi
Journalists were attacked, verbally abused with communal slurs, woman journalist was sexually harassed while out reporting
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
Is Tirumala Tirupati still a Covid-19 hotspot?
Media reported a Covid-19 ‘scare’ in Tirupati, after 743 Tirumala temple staff test positive since July reopening
Fundamental right of reporter to publish news even if not palatable to administration: Calcutta HC
The Court granted anticipatory bail to the journalist who reported on policemen taking bribe and causing accident due to rash driving
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Farm and Forest
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Environment
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Rights
Bhodu Sekh Case: Union agrees before Supreme Court to repatriate deported Bengali-speaking individuals pending citizenship inquiry
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Communalism
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Rule of Law
J&K High Court quashes preventive detention in cattle transport case, says PSA cannot substitute ordinary criminal law
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Rule of Law
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