Media Under Attack
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NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha walks out of Tihar jail after SC declares arrest as invalid
The news website said that it welcomed the verdict and that it was a ‘good day for independent media’.
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Supreme Court orders release of NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha, declares his arrest illegal
The editor-in-chief of the news website was not supplied with the grounds of his arrest before he was remanded to custody, the court noted.
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
The chargesheet has invoked India’s anti-terror law against the news organisation. A close examination shows significant holes in the narrative.
Vineet Bhalla
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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Delhi HC orders release of NewsClick employee who turned approver
On January 9, a city court granted pardon to Amit Chakraborty, the news website’s human resources head, after he agreed to act as a government witness.
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Delhi Police files chargesheet in UAPA case against NewsClick founder Prabir Puryakayastha
Purkayastha and PPK NewsClick Studio were named as accused parties for allegedly taking Chinese funds to ‘undermine India’s sovereignty, territorial integrity’.
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99 journalists killed last year, 77 of them in Israel’s war on Gaza, says global media watchdog
It was the deadliest year for journalists in almost a decade.
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Video
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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News associations condemn attack on journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune
To attack Wagle for voicing his opinion is unjust, illegal and deplorable, the Editors Guild said.
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Centre tells French journalist it may withdraw her OCI status, cites 'malicious' reporting
A notice from the home ministry alleged that the journalist’s reportage would ‘create a biased negative perception about India’.
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Income Tax Department has frozen our bank accounts: NewsClick
The news website said it has been unable to pay salaries to its staff.
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The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Delhi court extends judicial custody of NewsClick founder, human resources head
The police have accused the news website of taking funds from China in a ‘circuitous and camouflaged manner’ to disrupt India’s sovereignty.
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Kerala: Days after FIR against journalist, Maktoob Media editor questioned over report on blasts
The report by Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek said that the police detained several Muslim men for hours after explosions at a Jehovah’s Witnesses convention.
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NewsClick’s founder, human resources head sent to police custody till November 2
Their lawyer opposed the remand opposed the remand saying that the police’s questioning can happen in judicial custody too.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: With new coach, captain at helm, Indian women’s team look towards new era
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Indian men’s team get ready to fine-tune Paris squad in Europe leg