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    Free Speech News

    ‘A blanket order would go too far’: Madras HC refuses to restrict protests against court rulings

    However, the court directed the state and police authorities in Tamil Nadu to “deny” permission to any gathering aimed at “personally targeting a sitting judge.”
    India News
    Published 11 days ago

    Faramerz Dabhoiwala: “We can’t seem to agree on free speech at all”

    Historian Faramerz Dabhoiwala teaches at Princeton University (Jaipur Literature Festival)
    Books
    Updated 22 days ago

    A caution about letting religion trump politics

    Though much of the story happens in Delhi and Bombay, it still manages to journey through Gulmarg and Varanasi as well as the villages of UP and Rajasthan. (PTI)
    Opinion
    Published 45 days ago

    Speech in China is in the deep freeze

    Mr Guo’s apparent sin: violating entertainment laws by not seeking approval for his modified lyrics. His shows stretching to late September have been cancelled.
    World News
    Published 64 days ago

    IIT Roorkee defends ‘gag order’ amid CJP protest, says ‘routinely issued’

    IIT Roorkee said that under the institute's notified conduct rules, no student or employee will be allowed to join political discussion or participate in any political activity without prior permission.
    India News
    Updated 113 days ago

    The Economist’s India column, ‘Ashoka', is condescending

    A June 21 article argued that Delhi has long been India's intellectual capital, citing its concentration of leading thinkers and scholars. (For representation only)
    Opinion
    Published 134 days ago

    Charlie Kirk's old tweet hurts Trump, Melania's case against Jimmy Kimmel

    Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
    World News
    Published 194 days ago

    FCC Chair issues final warning to US broadcasters over ‘fake news’ amid Iran war

    FCC chair Brendan Carr threatens broadcasters promoting false information amid Iran war.
    World News
    Published 241 days ago

    Report: Jaipur Literature Festival 2026

    (From left) Esther Freud, Tash Aw, Kiran Desai, Richard Flanagan and Anuradha Roy at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026. (Jaipur Literature Festival)
    Books
    Published 256 days ago

    ‘Die’: Vir Das shares online abuse after recent parliament mention

    Actor Vir Das's 'Two Indias' monologue returned to the spotlight after a reference in Parliament, leading to fresh social media reactions and an abusive message sent to him.
    Entertainment
    Published 271 days ago

    US to fund free speech initiatives in Europe, Trump official says

    Sarah Rogers, who appeared on Monday alongside a top aide to nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, said the Trump administration was not at odds with a majority of people in Europe on issues like migration, citing polls in European countries that she did not specify.
    World News
    Updated 274 days ago

    Erika Kirk, TPUSA launching Charlie Kirk cryptocurrency? Many warn of ‘scam’

    Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk are seen in this old photograph shared during their anniversary.
    World News
    Updated 285 days ago

    Supreme Court of India: An institution that is both a monument and a mirror

    If the rights won in 1950 are to persevere and fairness is to be delivered without undue delay, the Court’s first duty must be to the citizen not the State. (HT Archive)
    Opinion
    Published 286 days ago

    Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in 'alternative Christmas message' for UK

    Jimmy Kimmel's Christmas message condemned Trump's actions as fascist, reflecting on the year’s impact.
    World News
    Published 319 days ago

    Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

    Donald Trump on enhanced vetting system of H-1B visas.
    World News
    Updated 342 days ago

    Harsh rules to regulate digital platforms could harm free speech, warns SC

    The top court sought for an effective mechanism to regulate digital platforms to save people from harmful online content. (Sanjay Sharma)
    India News
    Published 344 days ago

    Salman Rushdie: stabbed 15 times but still laughing

    Author Salman Rushdie attends the 2023 PEN America Literary Gala.
    Books
    Updated 371 days ago

    Charlie Kirk spokesman reveals unique message barista left on cup, ‘Don’t lose…'

    Charlie Kirk spokesman reveals message barista left on cup (REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo)
    World News
    Published 391 days ago

    Dave Chappelle sparks outrage over free speech comparison between US, Saudi

    Comedian Dave Chappelle criticized US free speech during his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, drawing significant backlash.
    World News
    Updated 403 days ago

    Charlie Kirk, Free Speech and the Right

    Charlie Kirk was wearing a white tee-shirt with 'freedom' written across the chest when he was fatally shot at the Utah Valley University event.
    World News
    Updated 408 days ago

    Jimmy Kimmel show back on air as Nexstar and Sinclair lift boycott

    Disney-owned ABC took the late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air when Sinclair and another firm said they would no longer show his programme on the dozens of stations they own, purportedly over remarks the comedian made in the wake of the murder of right wing activist Charlie Kirk.
    World News
    Updated 410 days ago

    Jimmy Kimmel breaks down in tears upon return to TV, addresses Trump supporters

    Jimmy Kimmel was moved to tears upon his return after suspension.
    Entertainment
    Updated 413 days ago

    Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television from six-day suspension 

    Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television from six-day suspension 
    World News
    Published 413 days ago

    Defamation must not remain a crime

    In 2016, India’s Supreme Court dismissed petitions from politicians and activists who said that the provision undermined free speech, and held that a person’s right to personal reputation was part of the fundamental right to life. (HT Archive)
    Editorials
    Updated 414 days ago

    Sarah McLachlan cancels Lilith Fair doc show over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

    File photo of Sarah McLachlan
    Trending
    Published 415 days ago

    Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters

    Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters
    World News
    Published 416 days ago

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticises Charlie Kirk's beliefs: ‘A man who…’

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also claimed that the Trump administration was trying to “weaponise” Charlie Kirk’s death into an “assault on free speech”.
    World News
    Updated 417 days ago

    Jimmy Kimmel suspension puts Disney back in hotseat; writers hold protest

    Jimmy Kimmel suspension puts Disney back in hotseat; writers hold protest
    World News
    Published 418 days ago

    Kimmel suspension is latest victory in Trump media war

    US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he flies back to the United States from the United Kingdom onboard Air Force One on September 18, 2025.
    World News
    Published 418 days ago

    Disney representatives, Kimmel searched for way to defuse Kirk anger before program pulled

    Disney representatives, Kimmel searched for way to defuse Kirk anger before program pulled
    Entertainment
    Published 418 days ago
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