Freedom Of Expression
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X takes down four political posts after Election Commission directives, but says it disagrees
The social media platform also called on the poll body ‘to publish all of its takedown orders going forward’.
Scroll Staff
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Is shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' illegal? An SC order clarifies
On March 7, a Supreme Court judgment clarified that wishing Pakistan well on its independence day is not a criminal offence in India.
Vineet Bhalla
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Criticising Article 370 abrogation, wishing Pakistan on its independence day not an offence, says SC
The court said the time has come to ‘educate our police machinery’ on the freedom of expression and the extent to which it can be reasonably restrained.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Pune: Journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car attacked by alleged BJP workers
Earlier on Friday, Wagle was booked for making allegedly defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani.
Scroll Staff
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Assam CM tells Gauhati University to act against professor who criticised him
Himanta Biswa Sarma sought action against Akhil Ranjan Dutta, who heads the university’s department of political science.
Scroll Staff
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Technological and social churn threaten the freedom of thought – how do we protect it?
Debates over free speech and the growing influence of technology, social media and politics can sideline this more expansive and ‘forgotten freedom’.
Simon McCarthy-Jones, The Conversation
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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Quran burning incidents in Sweden: When rhetoric of free speech morphs into inciting hate
The Quran burnings in Sweden and Denmark are not random but are part of a broader agenda of targeting Muslims being pushed by far-right European groups.
Armin Langer, The Conversation
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India among 20 countries flagged by anti-censorship network for digital authoritarianism
A study by Global Voices Advox said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has long used social media to ‘troll religious and political minorities’.
Scroll Staff
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IISc’s decision to cancel talk on UAPA against democratic values, say scientists and academicians
The discussion was to be led by activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.
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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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Modi documentary screening: DU didn’t apply its mind in barring student from examinations, says HC
The Delhi University accused research scholar Lokesh Chugh of disturbing law and order inside the campus.
Scroll Staff
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Journalist Saurav Das mulls legal action as Twitter removes his posts on Amit Shah globally
The social media company’s actions on legal requests from the government are usually restricted to the territory within which the laws are applicable.
Scroll Staff
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Maharashtra: Rapper booked for ‘defamatory’ song about Shiv Sena gets interim protection from arrest
A sessions judge told the police not to arrest the rap artist, Raj Mungase, till April 25.
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The Field
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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
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller