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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...
85 hours and counting: Raid continues at NewsClick, editor’s health deteriorates
The Patna High Court had stated in 2013, that tax raids cannot continue for longer than 36 hours. Yet, NewsClick employees tolerate continued searches amidst deteriorating health.
SC issues notice to Twitter for mechanism to check anti-India content
The plea sought directions to the Union Government and Twitter to screen fake news, since it is a threat to national security
Uninvite Modi from JMI event, protect JMI legacy: AISA
AISA students’ union at Jamia Millia Islamia University reject the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest of Centenary Convocation.
Condemn targeting of Newsclick
Statement of Delhi Union of Journalists against the targeting of Newsclick and critical media voices by the government deserves wider support
Blocking accounts of journalists, activists, a violation of fundamental rights: Twitter
Listing some actions in compliance with the central government’s orders, Twitter said it will explore more options under Indian law and continue engaging with the Indian government.
Enforcement Directorate raids NewsClick.in
ED raids independent media portal NewsClick’s offices, residences of officials and senior journalists associated with it
Times Now files Rs. 100 crore defamation suit against Newslaundry!
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PPCBC condemns arrests of Indian journalists covering farmers’ movement
Canadian Punjabi Press Club members hold demonstration outside Indian consulate in Vancouver
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Following the Attorney General’s discouraging comment last month, southern farmers participated in the Feb 6 chakka jam. Yet the media gave next to no coverage to these events.
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