Media Freedom
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FIR against Barkha Dutt’s ‘Mojo Story’ an ‘attempt at muzzling journalists’, says DigiPub Foundation
The multimedia website, along with 7 other Twitter handles, were booked for allegedly spreading ‘fake stories’ about suspected poisoning of three Dalit girls.
Scroll Staff
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India has launched a sharp assault on press freedom – but independent media is determined to resist
The government is filing draconian cases against publications that question its decisions, even as its supporters threaten outlets and individual reporters.
Kavitha Iyer, Article-14.com
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Newsclick editor’s ‘illegal detention’ and selective media leaks about ED raids shocking, says PUCL
The human rights organisation said ‘Newclick’ was known for covering voices that do not feature in the mainstream media.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Naomi Klein: In Modi government’s clampdown on critics and climate activists, Big Tech is an enabler
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China targeted Indian power grid after Galwan Valley clash, suggests study: NYT
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Can god be disproved using the laws of physics? An expert explains how it depends on perspective
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However brutal the man is, can sex between husband and wife be called rape, asks SC
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Will you marry her? CJI asks man accused of raping minor, grants protection from arrest
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The attack on Newsclick must be resisted by those who care about journalism – and democracy in India
This week’s raids on the independent news site aim to stifle free speech and dissent.
Nandita Haksar
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Why Bangladesh’s mainstream media has been silent on explosive charges in new Al Jazeera documentary
‘All the Prime Minister’s Men’ makes allegations about the country’s army chief and his fugitive brothers.
Faisal Mahmud
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Adani defamation case: Gujarat HC suspends arrest warrant against journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
Earlier this month, a magistrate’s court in Mundra had asked the Delhi Police to produce the journalist before it.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh sings at his granddaughter's wedding ceremony
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Watch: Trials for new three-tier train coaches show one speeding past at 180 kilometers an hour
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Watch the unveiling of a golden Donald Trump statue by US conservatives
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Watch: Was this Jewish family forced to leave a plane because their baby was not wearing a mask?
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On camera: Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra go dancing in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Assam
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‘Frontier Manipur’ editors released a day after they were arrested under UAPA, sedition charges
The editors issued an apology to the police for publishing the article against the state’s armed groups, which they said was ‘unverified’.
Scroll Staff
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‘Frontier Manipur’ editors booked for sedition, under UAPA for article against state’s armed groups
The website’s executive editor Paojel Chaoba is in police custody. It is not clear whether he has been arrested.
Arunabh Saikia
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Coronavirus: Chinese citizen journalist jailed for four years over Wuhan pandemic reporting
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer turned activist, reports accused authorities of failing to inform residents of the reality of the pandemic situation.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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How ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ led to Pooja Bhatt being cast in ‘Bombay Begums’
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Watch: In Pixar short film ‘Float’, a kid with an unusual gift
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‘Operation Varsity Blues’ trailer: Documentary revisits 2019 American college admissions scam
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‘Chakravyuh – An Inspector Virkar Crime Thriller’ trailer: Prateik Babbar chases a blackmailer
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Golden Globes 2021: ‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’ among top winners
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Patricia Mukhim interview: ‘One cannot be too guarded when one is in the pursuit of truth’
The Shillong Times’ editor faces criminal charges for a Facebook post about the alleged systematic discrimination faced by non-tribals in Meghalaya.
Arunabh Saikia
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Tamil Nadu: TV journalist hacked to death by alleged drug dealers
Reports said the journalist reported on drug sales carried out by a gang and had been facing threats from the group.
Scroll Staff
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Nearly 6,000 copies of Tripura newspaper burnt, allegedly over reports on agriculture scam
The police have filed a complaint and begun an investigation.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Bigger picture for me is to win third T20 World Cup title: Chris Gayle ahead of West Indies return
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Indian Football: The North East is the top breeding ground for talent but will it stay that way?
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Qatar Open: Azarenka, Muguruza advance to round of 16, Australian Open finalist Brady knocked out
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Rotterdam Open: Andy Murray fights back from a set down to beat Robin Haase in opening round
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Premier League: Richarlison strikes as Everton edge out Southampton to boost top-four bid