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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...
Rajasthan HC grants interim protection to News 18 anchor Aman Chopra
The TV channel is accused of spreading misinformation, inciting communal disharmony shortly after the Jahangirpuri demolitions
What is the truth behind the ‘Chota Pakistan’ video?
A man calling Kavalande village ‘Chota Pakistan’ in a video of a Muslim gathering, has gone viral
950 mosques and 24 temples approved for loudspeakers: Mumbai Police
All religious places worked together to ensure adherence to noise pollution rules
Guess where India stands on the World Press Freedom Index?
India’s ranking has fallen to 150 out of 180 countries, slipping further this year in the Reporters Without Borders’ Index
Replace toothless Press Council with Media Council: NAJ, DUJ
On eve of World Press Freedom Day, observed on May 3, the National Alliance of Journalists, Delhi Union of Journalists analyse the state of the media today
Eid is an occasion to celebrate humanity and brotherhood
Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with a refurbished mind through month long fasting.
Why the indigenous language movement in J&K’s erstwhile Doda is crucial
The initiatives to revitalise and maintain Indigenous languages in erstwhile Doda in Jammu. hold the key to understanding who we really are
A fair media can defang intolerance
There is a strong voice of moderates from within Muslim ranks that can be properly channelised by the media to give a rounded assessment of Islamic issues
Rashtriya Shiksha Shredder: Rahul Gandhi on CBSE’s latest omissions
Latest exclusions are 'democracy and diversity', Mughal courts, Faiz Ahmed Faiz poems, 2 years ago chapter on “federalism, citizenship, nationalism, and secularism" were dropped, then restored
Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi temple mutes loudspeaker
Back in 2018 too, the Uttar Pradesh government had banned “unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places”
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From Campaign Trail to Communal Provocation: CJP files complaint against Bandi Sanjay Kumar for divisive campaigning in Hyderabad by-election
Mocking Islamic practices and appealing to Hindu identity for votes, CJP’s complaint says that the BJP leader’s remarks violate the Model Code of Conduct, the Representation of the People Act, and the spirit of India’s secular Constitution
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Say No to ‘Toxic Governance’: Arrest air pollution, not activists and protesters: NACEJ
The Delhi NCR Pollution crisis needs firm, well-implemented policy shifts and institutional action against prime causes of pollution, not citizens: Restore Fundamental Right to Breathe, says a nationwide alliance dedicated to the battle for a cleaner environment and against climate change.
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A Conspiracy of Hate: The Aligarh temple graffiti incident
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Judicial Pushback against Cow Vigilantism: Allahabad HC flags arbitrary FIRs, demands accountability from top officials
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