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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin hails journalists resisting 'authoritarianism of Cent
Updated : 4 months ago IST
He hailed journalists who, according to him, have refused to "bow to the authoritarianism of the Union BJP government" and continue to highlight issues related to governance, corruption, and public accountability.
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2025 a "bleak year" for press freedom in Pakistan, says watchdog
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a report released on Friday to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the PPF highlighted a range of threats faced by journalists, including physical assaults, detentions, criminal complaints, censorship orders, and internet shutdowns, despite
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International Federation of Journalists slams growing crisis faced by jour
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has voiced strong concern over the worsening situation of press freedom in Pakistan, condemning the rising violence, censorship, and economic insecurity confronting media professionals in the country, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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Violations against Pak journos spike by 60pc over past year: Report
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Freedom Network documented at least 142 cases of violations against journalists and media professionals between November 2024 and September 2025, a nearly 60 per cent rise from the previous year. In the watchdog's framework, "violations" include physical assaults, legal cases, harassment and
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of attacks on journalists in Kerala, Manipu
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting three separate incidents of alleged assault on journalists in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura.
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"Intentional attack on press freedom is an attack on democracy": V Prem Sh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Shanker stated that the channel has been unavailable on most Arasu Cable connections across Tamil Nadu since Friday, affecting around 80 per cent of its viewership. Despite repeated appeals, no action has been taken by the cable officials.
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Pakistan's war on truth: Journalists targeted and silenced for exposing re
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A local journalist, Muhammad Manaf, has condemned the continuing pattern of attacks and harassment against journalists in Pakistan, saying that such incidents are "nothing new" and that press freedom in the country remains largely an illusion.
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Pakistan government escalates crackdown, branding journalists and NGOs as
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Freedom Network, a media watchdog, condemned the advertisement in strong terms, saying it had placed journalists and civil society workers in danger by equating them with threats to national security. "This reckless narrative undermines press freedom, fuels hostility, and stigmatises pro
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"One of darkest days": Pakistan journalists announce nationwide ‘Black Day
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Pakistan media reports, the Lawyers Community of POJK were staging a peaceful protest at the Press club when the Police attacked them.
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China expands its assault on press freedom as Zhang Zhan faces trial
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, once jailed for her frontline reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, appeared in court again in Shanghai on September 19.
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Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
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JAIN International Residential School, Bangalore Hosts Inter School Model
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Jain International Residential School organizes JIRSMUN 2025, with 320 delegates from various schools across India and Nepal for a vibrant celebration of diplomacy, leadership and cultural diversity. The 3-day conference showcased rigorous debate,
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