Press Freedom
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Another day, another freedom curbed: How Pakistan is shutting down voices in the media
The rising threat to journalists is pushing many towards self-censorship and in some cases, outside the industry.
I.A. Rehman
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Four Andhra reporters have been attacked since August – and journalists are blaming ruling YSRC MLAs
One of the journalists, K Satyanarayana, was beaten to death near his home.
Malini Subramaniam
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Andhra Pradesh: Press Council of India questions media gag order, seeks state government’s response
The order is meant to deter journalists from ‘tarnishing’ the image of government with ‘false, baseless and defamatory news with malafide interest’.
Malini Subramaniam
Trending
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Faultlines redrawn in Assam: Muslims targeted by Assamese nationalists join Citizenship Act protests
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Can you prove you are an Indian citizen? Take the Assam NRC test
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Citizenship Amendment Bill gets President Kovind’s assent, becomes Act
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Caught on the news: Anchor Arnab Goswami both opposes and supports the new Citizenship Bill
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Sabarimala: SC says matter very emotive, refuses to pass orders yet on two women’s pleas
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Telangana: Committee to Protect Journalists demands immediate release of former TV9 CEO Ravi Prakash
Three days before Prakash was arrested on fraud charges, an industrialist allegedly asked him to take down two interviews in which he was accused of corruption.
Scroll Staff
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For foreign journalists, government cites visa rule to restrict access to Assam and J&K
A journalist from the Associated Press returned from Assam after being told that the visit needed prior permission.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Editors Guild condemns UP government for booking journalist who recorded video of poor school meal
The guild said it was shocking that instead of fixing what was wrong, the government took action against the reporter.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Satirist Hasan Minhaj endorses a presidential candidate for 2020 elections
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Watch: Rahul Gandhi defends his ‘rape in India’ remark, accuses Modi of ‘burning the North East’
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Watch: Shillong explodes in protest against the new Citizenship Act, like other North-Eastern cities
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Watch: First snowfall of the season puts a beautiful white cover on Manali in Himachal Pradesh
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Watch: A baby was saved from falling off the shop counter while their mother was shopping for a gun
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J&K: Press Council reverses position, will oppose media curbs in Supreme Court
The council said it had formed a sub-committee to study the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Scroll Staff
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Jay Shah defamation case: ‘The Wire’ withdraws its plea from Supreme Court, says will stand trial
The news website had sought the quashing of the defamation cases filed by Amit Shah’s son.
Scroll Staff
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Editors Guild of India asks Press Council to rescind decision to support media restrictions in J&K
The guild said the council had failed to speak up for press freedom and was ‘perversely arguing for a media clampdown in the name of national interest’.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mardaani 2’ movie review: Once more, without feeling
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Is the web series ‘Queen’ about Jayalalithaa? Here’s what Ramya Krishnan has to say
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‘Chhapaak’ trailer: Watch Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’: The superhero is reunited with lover Chris Pine
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Women cinematographers speak up: ‘The mainstream is hostile, diverse pool is simply not available’
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J&K: Press Council chief didn’t consult colleagues before supporting media curbs in SC, say members
The organisation had told the top court that the media ban was ‘in the interest of the integrity and sovereignty of the nation’.
Scroll Staff
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Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court to hear The Wire’s plea against defamation case by Jay Shah on August 27
Jay Shah had filed two cases – one criminal defamation case and the other a civil lawsuit of Rs 100 crore – against the website.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2020 auction, complete list: 7 overseas stars at Rs 2 crore base price, 332 players overall
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International Hockey Federation launches new match-based world ranking system for 2020
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NBA wrap: 76ers end Celtics’ perfect home record, Doncic dazzles for Mavericks in Mexico City
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India vs West Indies: Shreyas Iyer should bat at No 4 spot in ODIs, says Anil Kumble
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Dwayne Bravo announces return to international cricket after changes to West Indies Cricket Board