How the Centre’s planned IT rule changes will empower it to censor unfavourable news

A last-minute change will let the government order online platforms, websites to take down information flagged as ‘fake’ by the Press Information Bureau.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 21, 2023 · 09:00 am

Philippines: Nobel-winner journalist Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion charges

The case was filed during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s regime, which Ressa and her news website Rappler have been vocally critical of.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 18, 2023 · 11:38 am

Democracy suffers if independence of judges and journalists falters, says former Supreme Court judge

Justice BN Srikrishna made the remarks at the annual RedInk Awards for Excellence in Journalism.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 17, 2022 · 02:59 pm

Zubair’s bail is a bright spot – but India’s judiciary needs to do much more to protect journalists

India is one of the most dangerous places for journalists. The situation has become even worse recently as the state tries to stamp out watchdog journalism.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Jul 21, 2022 · 07:30 am

Centre says it cannot disclose reasons for ban on MediaOne TV channel due to national security

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by the Malayalam news channel challenging the suspension of its telecast since January 31.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 02, 2022 · 11:38 am

FIR against ‘The Wire’ journalists quashed in case related to report on farmer’s death during rally

The farmer had died at a protest against the three agriculture laws. The article cited his family members who claimed that he had been killed in police firing.

Scroll Staff

· May 25, 2022 · 09:44 pm

Supreme Court puts stay on Centre’s ban on MediaOne TV channel

The Malayalam news channel had gone off air on January 31 after the Centre suspended its telecast citing ‘security reasons’.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 15, 2022 · 04:28 pm

MediaOne TV case: Supreme Court asks Centre to produce internal files

The government had banned the channel in January citing ‘national security grounds’.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 10, 2022 · 03:33 pm

‘Arbitrary and draconian’: Editors Guild demands withdrawal of new rules on PIB accreditation

Under the new guidelines, journalists may lose their accreditation if they act in a manner ‘prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India’.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 20, 2022 · 07:16 pm

Centre says it doesn’t agree with India’s press freedom ranking, questions methodology

The home ministry alleged that the World Press Freedom Index produced by Reporters Without Borders had a low sample size.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 09, 2022 · 01:45 pm

Journalist quits Rajya Sabha advisory panel, cites restricted media access to Parliament

Secretary of the Media Advisory Committee Anant Bagaitkar said he did not see a ‘meaningful purpose’ in remaining in the position.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 24, 2021 · 08:02 am

Media watchdog RSF calls for independent inquiry into Bihar journalist, RTI activist’s death

Reporters Without Borders urged authorities to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 16, 2021 · 01:30 pm