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A Norwegian journalist, biased rankings, and a heavy-handed government
May 25, 2026 7:04 am
The toxic trolling and the X account of Cockroach Janata Party being withheld reflect the growing danger that India could slip to 157th place even in an unbiased ranking if such actions continue unchecked.
World’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: India ranks below Nepal and Pakistan
May 03, 2026 6:10 pm
The world’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: For the first time ever, more than half of the countries assessed fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' category.
‘Reporting crime media’s duty’: ‘Sikkim High Court says right to privacy no longer exists once crime enters public record
April 17, 2026 5:41 pm
The Sikkim High Court was hearing a man' plea who challenged the publication of an FIR report by Sikkim Chronicle and sought protection of his and his minor son’s identity.
Top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2025: India's rank revealed
May 12, 2025 1:39 pm
World Press Freedom Index, Top 10 best and worst countries in 2025: India ranked 151st with a total score of 32.96 in the World Press Freedom Index in 2025, moving up 8 places from 159th last year, as reported by RSF.
Will cause serious injury to foundations of democracy if Press is not allowed to operate independently: Delhi court
October 20, 2023 6:46 am
The court upheld the previous order which was passed in September directing the release of the seized devices.
China defends expulsion of journalists, accusing US of prejudice
March 18, 2020 9:42 pm
The number of affected journalists at the papers, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post _ is at least 13 and could be higher depending on how broadly the group is defined, said the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China, or FCCC.
Threatening media
July 08, 2019 1:51 am
The July 4 editorial in Dawn raises important questions about the conditions of possibility and implications of such a discourse against the media, which are relevant across South Asia, including in India.
New Year's Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom
December 29, 2018 10:06 pm
Two attacks, in particular, weighed on organizers as they discussed in autumn whom to give the honour of initiating the ceremonial ball drop just before midnight, according to Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance.
Where anything goes
May 29, 2018 7:37 am
Message of Cobrapost sting: Media subservience to power, its contempt for the citizen.
A new TRP philosophy
May 03, 2018 12:05 am
Rights and responsibilities must be harmonised for the sake of democracy. It would be appropriate for the media to dedicate itself to the promotion of Truth in a Responsible and Professional manner.
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