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China's expanding system of censorship, repression exposed at event in Dha
Updated : 1 day, 16 hours ago IST
The event titled "Understanding China's System of Political Repression: Voices of Resistance through Art and Journalism" brought together prominent voices critical of China's information control, as reported by Phayul.
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Iran spent one-third of 2026 in internet blackout: Report
Updated : 3 days, 18 hours ago IST
Iran spent a third of 2026 in blackout, as per Netblocks.
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Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Tibetan Language and Religious
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Citing sources within Tibet, the Tibet Times states that posts featuring Tibetan script, spoken Tibetan language, traditional attire, religious teachings, and images of revered spiritual leaders are increasingly subjected to censorship. Users reportedly face warnings, temporary suspension
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Shehzad Poonawalla accuses Congress of vote bank politics over its opposit
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has accused the Congress of joining forces with Jamaat-e-Islami in opposing the film 'The Kerala Story 2' and said the movie against women's exploitation.
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Kerala HC issues notice to 'The Kerala Story 2' makers, CBFC over petition
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The petition was submitted by Sreedev Namboothiri, a native of Chittariparamba in Kannur district.
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Famed journalist, author Mark Tully passes away at 90
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Tully, known as the BBC's "voice of India", was even expelled from the country in 1975 at 24 hours' notice for refusing to sign a 'censorship agreement' after the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, imposed the emergency. But he returned to the country after the end of the Emergency and h
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Pakistan's expanding campaign of transnational repression targets critics
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restri
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BJP putting pressure on censor board: DMK's TKS Elangovan on delay in rele
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"The BJP is delaying the release of the movie Jana Nayagan with censorship objections. Normally, the censor process is completed within 2-3 days, but they are putting pressure," Elangovan told ANI.
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TN: CPIM Secy Shanmugam questions TVK chief Vijay's silence over 'Jana Nay
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), P Shanmugam, questioned actor Vijay's silence over the delay in granting a censor certificate to the film 'Jana Nayagan', asking how he would raise his voice on public issues if he remains silent on such matters. Read More
"Public trust is weakened": Kamal Haasan flags film certification processe
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Kamal Haasan has issued a strong statement amid the ongoing controversies surrounding the Central Board of Film Certification.
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After Manickam Tagore, Congress MP Jothimani backs Vijay; questions centre
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"The refusal of the Central Government's Censorship Board to grant a certificate to the film Jannayagan deserves the strongest condemnation. This is an attack on the Tamil film industry. Beyond our political affiliations, preferences, and dislikes, every individual who believes in freedom
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"Censor Board being weaponised": Congress' Manickam Tagore slams centre as
Updated : 2 months ago IST
His remarks come after the much-awaited film 'Jana Nayagan', which is expected to be actor Thalapathy Vijay's final movie, has been postponed ahead of the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
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