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NewsClick row: Court allows plea seeking copy of FIR against Purkayastha, Chakraborty

Purkayastha and Chakravarty were arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Tuesday.

published on : 5th October 2023
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Kerala CM condemns Delhi Police action against news portal NewsClick, calls it 'fascist method'

The arrests followed the Delhi Police raids at 30 locations connected with the online news portal and its journalists in a case filed under the anti-terror law UAPA.

published on : 4th October 2023
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The US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability

In one case outlined by the report, the Chinese government created a fake commentator named Yi Fan, whose pro-Beijing writings have appeared in publications in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

published on : 4th October 2023
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EU lawmakers vote to bolster protections for journalists

Media activists have criticised EU states, led by France, for pushing to expand loopholes to allow authorities to spy on journalists in the name of "national security".

published on : 3rd October 2023
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'NewsClick raids attempt to muzzle media': Sitaram Yechury after Delhi police lands at his residence

The CPIM general secretary said, "Police came to my residence because the comrade who works in our office lives there. His son works for the NewsClick."

published on : 3rd October 2023
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Journalist bodies condemn NewsClick raids, say they are to divert attention from burning issues

"The government has been targeting Newsclick apparently after the coverage this news portal gave to the issues of workers and farmers," a statement by journalist bodies alleged.

published on : 3rd October 2023
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US President Biden says he raised issues on human rights and press freedom with PM Modi

Prior to Biden's visit to New Delhi, the US State Department had reiterated that it has been "regularly" raising the issue of human rights with India and will do so in the future.

published on : 12th September 2023
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Fight fake news, but no hurting press freedom

The Karnataka government’s declaration to set up a fact-checking unit to stop the spread of fake news has raised concern.

published on : 30th August 2023
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'The Kashmir Walla' website blocked by govt, raising concerns of press freedom

The publication's website and social media accounts blocked inside India under IT Act, 2000

published on : 21st August 2023
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Data Protection Bill can have adverse impact on press freedom: Editors Guild

The Guild has asked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a parliamentary standing committee.

published on : 7th August 2023
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Regulate fake news without eroding press freedom

Overly intrusive regulation of internet platforms in democratic societies can encourage autocrats to expand censorship.

published on : 14th July 2023
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Outlook's Shahina wins CPJ's International Press Freedom award

The awards will be presented on November 16, 2023, in New York City.

published on : 2nd July 2023
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Media watchdog calls on Biden to urge PM Modi to stop crackdown on journalists in India

In a statement released ahead of Modi's official state visit to the US, CPJ said "India is the world's largest democracy, yet it is one of the world's most dangerous countries for the media."

published on : 22nd June 2023
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