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Karnataka government trying to silence those who disagree: Cong leader Ram
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Dec 20: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday said the police firing and arrest of journalists in Mangalore was a declaration of war on democracy and freedom of expression.
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Will approach higher court, says Payal Rohatgi's lawyer
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bundi (Rajasthan) [India], Dec 17 (ANI): The lawyer of actor Payal Rohatgi, who was arrested and sent to judicial custody said his client had the freedom of expression was guaranteed under the Constitution and they will approach a higher court in the matter.
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CM Jagan wants to control media's freedom of expression, says Lanka Dinaka
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 18 (ANI): Criticising a cabinet proposal to empower government departments to take action against media houses on their reports, BJP leader Lanka Dinakar on Thursday said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is attempting to keep all medi
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We have terrible bias: Trump
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jul 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused the world's top social media firms of being "biased" against him and his proponents and said that his administration will set up "regulatory and legislative solutions" in an effort to protect freedom of expressi
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Everyone should have freedom of expression: Chhattisgarh CM
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 15 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said sedition charges should not be slapped if someone has simply "expressed their opinion". He said that "everyone should have freedom of expression".
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Everyone should have 'freedom of expression': Chhattisgarh CM
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 15 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said sedition charges should not be slapped if someone expresses their opinion. He feels "everyone should have 'Freedom of Expression.'"
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Nepal: Comedian arrested for posting satirical review of movie
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jun 13 (ANI): A stand-up comedian has been kept behind the bars for nearly a week in Nepal after he posted a satirical review of a film on a social media platform, raising questions over freedom of expression in the Himalayan nation.
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US expresses 'deep concern' over Myanmar court decision on Reuters journal
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 25 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday condemned Myanmar Supreme Court's decision to uphold the sentencing of two Reuters journalists, expressing "deep concern" about freedom of expression and urging that the two be reunited with their families.
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Naseeruddin Shah now says 'country awash with horrific hatred and cruelty'
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): Days after triggering a controversy by speaking about his concerns over his children's safety in India, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has now alleged that "the country is awash with horrific hatred and cruelty."
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Anupam Kher cites freedom of expression to defend 'Accidental PM' movie as
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 28 (ANI): Anupam Kher, the lead actor in the upcoming movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister', on Friday cited freedom of expression to defend the film based on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, even as a controversy raged because of the Congress' objecti
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US, EU condemn 'undue restrictions' on freedom of expression
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], October 16 (ANI): The European Union and the United States have condemned the 'undue restrictions' on freedom of expression and censorship in violation of international human rights law in the fifth meeting of the EU-US Cyber Dialogue held recently.
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Imran Khan govt must uphold freedom of expression, says independent watchd
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 31, (ANI): Pakistan's Imran Khan-led new government must uphold the freedom of expression as media is facing severe pressure from state institutions in the country, emphasised speakers at the launch of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's (HRCP) fact finding
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