Media Freedom
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
Avani Dias said she was told by a foreign ministry official that her reporting on a Sikh separatist’s killing ‘crossed a line’.
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YouTube places monetisation curbs on videos discussing EVMs, VVPAT
The platform said the advertisements on the videos were blocked due to a violation of advertiser guidelines.
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YouTube blocks access in India to programmes on killing of Sikh separatist leader
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has alleged that its crew had faced pressure from Indian authorities while working on the episode.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Centre notifies fact-checking unit under Information Technology Rules
Earlier in the day, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and the Editors Guild of India moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the formation of the unit.
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YouTube, X block access in India to documentary on killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader
The video titled ‘Contract to Kill’ released on Friday included video of the shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June last year outside a Gurdwara in Surrey.
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Bombay High Court refuses to stay formation of Centre’s fact-checking unit
The petitioners had challenged an amendment to the IT rules that allowed a government fact-checking unit to tag Union government-related news as ‘fake news’.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Submit report on NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha’s health in two weeks: Supreme Court to AIIMS
The 74-year-old journalist has been imprisoned in Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act since October 3.
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Calcutta High Court grants bail to Republic Bangla journalist arrested in Sandeshkhali
Santu Pan was arrested on charges of trespassing and outraging the modesty of a woman.
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West Bengal: Editors Guild of India condemns arrest of Republic Bangla journalist in Sandeshkhali
Santu Pan was arrested on Monday while reporting on the allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing against TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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French journalist says she has been forced to leave India a month after Centre’s OCI notice
Vanessa Dougnac said that she is unable to work in the country and has been ‘unfairly accused of prejudicing the interests of the state’.
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Bombay HC delivers split verdict on pleas challenging government’s fact-checking unit
The matter will now be placed before a three-judge bench of the court.
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OCI notice to French journalist a matter of deep concern: Foreign correspondents in India
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the move is related to ‘compliance with rules and regulations’ and not to ‘other aspects of journalism’.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler