India among top 10 countries to jail writers, academics in 2021, shows Pen America’s report

This is ‘one element of the ruling party’s attempts to quash dissent and entrench political control’, the United States non-profit organisation said.

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· Apr 15, 2022 · 07:23 pm

I&B Ministry issues notice to Zee Tamil for alleged satire on Narendra Modi, demonetisation

A BJP Tamil Nadu leader had filed a complaint alleging that a skit performed by two children on a reality show had mocked the prime minister.

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· Jan 19, 2022 · 11:44 am

After vandalism on ‘Aashram’ set, MP home minister says name of web series should be changed

Bajrang Dal members had on Sunday caused a ruckus on the set in Bhopal, and assaulted one person.

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· Oct 25, 2021 · 06:27 pm

Bajrang Dal members vandalise ‘Aashram’ set in Bhopal, throw ink at Prakash Jha

Members of the group claimed the show was an assault on Hinduism and said they will not allow shooting to go on till its title was changed.

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· Oct 25, 2021 · 08:20 am

New IT Rules don’t have a chilling effect on freedom of speech, Centre tells Madras HC

The rules substantially empower ordinary users of digital platforms to seek redressal for their grievances, the government said.

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· Sep 04, 2021 · 03:15 pm

Gurudwara committee seeks ban on web series ‘Grahan’ for ‘objectionable’ portrayal of Sikh character

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee asked the Centre to enact the new information technology rules to curb such content.

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· Jun 23, 2021 · 09:13 pm

India signs statement against ‘politically motivated internet shutdowns’

In 2020, India imposed the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world, according to a report. Of 155 global shutdowns, India alone accounted for 109.

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· Jun 14, 2021 · 11:57 am

New IT rules impinge upon my right to privacy: Musician TM Krishna moves Madras HC

The musician said that the rules impose ‘arbitrary, vague, disproportionate and unreasonable’ restrictions on digital news media and social media platforms.

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· Jun 10, 2021 · 03:16 pm

As cartoonist Manjul gets law enforcement notice from Twitter, an outpouring of satirical support

Indian cartoonists have taken to social media to explain why humour is essential for a democracy to stay healthy.

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· Jun 09, 2021 · 10:30 am

Amid calls for boycott, ‘The Family Man’ creators say they have utmost respect for Tamil people

A Tamil Nadu minister said the show ‘depicts Eelam Tamils in a highly objectionable manner’ and is against Tamil culture.

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· May 25, 2021 · 06:12 pm

Facebook suspends account of poet K Satchidanandan for posting video on BJP’s loss in Kerala polls

He has been prohibited from doing a ‘Facebook Live’ for 30 days, for allegedly violating the social media website’s ‘community standards’.

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· May 09, 2021 · 07:56 am

‘Tandav’ row: SC stays arrest of Amazon Prime India head Aparna Purohit

The court also said the Centre’s new rules to regulate OTT platforms ‘lacked teeth’.

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· Mar 05, 2021 · 02:14 pm