Tag: attack on media

‘Democracies Erode When Those Entrusted With Power Fear Laughter and Start Taking Action Against It’

The Wire's submission to the government at the post-facto hearing on a request to block social media URLs over a 52-second satirical video.

DUJ stands by journalist Ajit Anjum after Bihar government lodges an FIR against him for ground reportage on ECI’s SIR process

The DUJ has expressed strong condemnation of the FIR lodged against senior journalist, Ajit Anjum in Begusarai

Free unrestricted access to Gaza: Reporters without Borders & CPJ issue open letter

Open letter from media and press freedom organisations on Gaza access

Censorship: The Wire, India’s credible news and analysis portal blocked, widespread condemnation

The Wire, founded by Siddharth Varadarajan, MK Venu and Siddharth Bhatia a decade ago, was served blocking orders by the government of India on the morning of May 9; the censorship action has been widely condemned

Assam: Journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumdar detained for 12 hours, arrested after covering protest against an alleged recruitment scam involving key BJP leaders

The detention and arrest of senior journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumdar, following his coverage of a protest against alleged financial irregularities in a state-linked bank, highlight the growing misuse of laws to silence independent journalism

Telangana journalists granted bail after court strikes down ‘Organised Crime’ charge

Pulse News journalists arrested in pre-dawn police raid over alleged ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Revanth Reddy; court rejects organised crime charge, raising concerns over Telangana government’s misuse of law to suppress dissent

The murder of Raghvendra Bajpai: A chilling reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in India

Investigative journalist and RTI activist, Raghvendra Bajpai, was shot dead in broad daylight after exposing corruption in Uttar Pradesh. His murder has sparked outrage, raising urgent questions about press freedom and journalist safety in India

Baster Journalist killing: UNESCO condemned the killing of Mukesh Chandrakar

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay condemns the tragic killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, calling for a thorough investigation to bring perpetrators to justice; post-mortem reveals severe injuries, including head fractures and a broken neck, while SIT uncovers that the prime suspect withdrew a large sum from the bank; Chandrakar’s Asthi Kalash shattered on the ground; Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 10 Lakh aid to the family

Where Roads End and Courage Begins: The Life and Death of Mukesh Chandrakar

Orphaned young and displaced by Salwa Judum, Mukesh's story is one of resilience in the face of systemic failure. Rising from poverty, he built Bastar Junction into a platform for the unheard voices of the region. His murder reveals the high stakes of journalism in conflict zones, where truth is often buried under threats and violence

Investigative Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar killed for exposing corruption

32-year-old investigative journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead in a septic tank in Bijapur. Known for exposing corruption in road projects and Maoist conflict, Mukesh's murder is under investigation. Authorities have arrested several individuals, including contractor Suresh Chandrakar and his relatives

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges state-sponsored violence in Bahraich, UP, brings attention to the attack on journalist who captured the initial outbreak of violence

Samajwadi Party chief accuses Uttar Pradesh administration of orchestrating communal violence, as media groups raise alarm over the increasing targeting of journalists amid rising communal tensions and state censorship

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