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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...
Media cannot report in a sensationalised manner: Delhi HC on Disha Ravi’s plea
The Single-judge Bench has directed editors to exercise control while disseminating information and Disha Ravi to not ‘malign’ the police
Delhi court directs FIR against caste-abusive terms in DSSSB questions paper
The Selection Board in its exam held for selection of primary teachers used caste abusive terms in its question papers, two years in a row
Delhi HC issues notice to NBSA, channels on Disha’s plea alleging information leak
In her plea, Disha alleged that the Delhi Police leaked information to the media related to the toolkit FIR against her
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SC registry: Suo moto contempt against Rajdeep Sardesai erroneously listed
The case was shown to be registered based on a petition filed in September 2020 by Haryana resident Aastha Khurana through Advocate Omprakash Parihar
Rajasthan Govt amends Prison rules to prohibit religion & caste-based discrimination
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113 hours raiding multiple locations, it is still not clear why the ED is investigations Newsclick
Will continue to do what a news organisation should do… cover people’s issues… take positions: Prabir Purkayastha
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