Media Freedom
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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
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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
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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.
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Trending
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Journalist Sreenivasan Jain quits NDTV
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Evolution doesn’t need millions of years. Tiger snakes on an island have evolved over just a century
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A hospitality professional recounts her encounters with film stars and directors
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Why you can’t keep Anurag Kashyap down
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The big news: Odisha Health Minister Naba Das dies of bullet injury, and nine other top stories
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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
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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
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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.
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Video
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Watch: Three snow leopard cubs on a mountain road at night flee as car drives behind them
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Watch: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav sings Hindi film hit with singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya
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Watch: Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed sings for cricketer Shan Masood at his wedding
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‘Space travel will let us live forever’: Video of writer Ray Bradbury’s 1974 interview resurfaces
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‘Let’s make bubble tea’: Interactive Google Doodle marks third anniversary of boba tea emoji launch
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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
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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
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‘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’.
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The Reel
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Why you can’t keep Anurag Kashyap down
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Start the week with a film: ‘Force Majeure’ is a chilly satire about modern marriage
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A hospitality professional recounts her encounters with film stars and directors
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Field
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India vs NZ: Pandya and Co level series in low-scoring thriller with a 6-wicket win in Lucknow
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FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup: Germany reclaim title after another epic comeback in final vs Belgium
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ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India defeat England to become first-ever champions
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Bismah Maroof column: Series in Australia provided a great chance for Pakistan to prepare for WC
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ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Reactions as India become champions – ‘Huge shot in the arm’