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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...
Refrain from using scandalous headlines: I & B Ministry to private channels
Ministry says channels have been making “unsubstantiated and fabricated claims”, “using hyperbole in order to incite audience” and “may incite communal hatred“
Jahangirpuri: Navika Kumar, Anjana Om Kashyap demolish media credibility further
The veteran anchors were a reminder of how not to report from ground zero or even online about a sensitive developing story
Social media platforms finally compel extremist groups to shun hate speech, fake news
A ‘clean up’ drive is underway on Meta, Instagram and Twitter, as administrators of various ‘nationalist’ Hindutva groups are now asking members to refrain from abusive and hateful content
Khargone: Why is the administration ignoring the proliferation of hate on social media?
Given how incendiary forwards and inflammatory speeches incite Communal hate and targeted violence, administrative inaction is worrisome
Maharashtra mosques reiterate commitment to following noise pollution laws
In light of approaching Eid, state police hold meetings with authorities and local leaders to ensure peace and protection of the Muslim community’s customary rights
Honouring the Tricolour
Why we need to hold on to Khadi flags to truly preserve the spirit of the ‘Tiranga’
72 percent of Mumbai’s mosque hold off on loudspeakers
In keeping with the Supreme Court, mosques stop the use of loudspeakers for morning azaan
Allahabad HC bats for tolerance, but refuses to strike down meat and liquor sale ban
The court held that as the ban only applied to 22 wards in Mathura Vrindavan, it was not a complete ban; also claims of harassment were just “bald sweeping statements”
Hindi Imposition and Hindu Nation
Though English is a foreign language, Hindi is equally foreign to people in South Indian states
On the 103rd Commemoration of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Contemporary documents of the brutal massacre and people's heroic resistance remain hidden in boxes of National Archives
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