Rush Hour podcast: India is one of 20 nations flagged for digital authoritarianism

In today’s edition, fresh violence in Manipur in Ukhrul district kills three Kuki persons, the Goa Police have booked a man for sharing satirical post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new study has flagged 20 countries including India for digital authoritarianism, and more.

Scripted and hosted by Aena, produced and edited by Avinash Kumar.

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References

• ‘One generation is going to lose out’: Manipur strife is taking a toll on children’s education
• The new IPC has a Hindi name. But legal experts point out that it is illegal
• Editor’s note: Help us safeguard the liberal values enshrined in the Indian Constitution