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Veteran scribe K Vikram Rao cremated

Published on May 14, 2025 07:25 IST

File photo of veteran journalist K Vikram Rao. (Sourced)

Veteran journalist K Vikram Rao no more; Rajnath, Yogi, others express grief

Veteran journalist K Vikram Rao breathed his last at a hospital in Lucknow on May 12. (Sourced)

Published on May 12, 2025 23:46 IST

Nicaragua quits UNESCO over a press freedom award| What we know so far

(FILE) UNESCO's World Press Freedom Prize was awarded on May 3, 2025, to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, the historic daily newspaper of this Central American country, whose editorial staff has been forced into exile by the government's ferocious repression.

Updated on May 4, 2025 19:48 IST

Trump's budget cuts risk foreign journalists returning to repressive homelands

A view shows door to the offices of Radio Free Asia, as funding for RFA, which broadcasts in nine Asian languages, was terminated on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Published on Apr 6, 2025 05:59 IST

Indian press does not need validation from foreign bodies: Govt

Indian press does not need validation from foreign bodies: Govt

Published on Apr 3, 2025 03:28 IST

Turkey deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat, fines TV channels

Turkey deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat, fines TV channels

Published on Mar 27, 2025 13:12 IST

Pakistani journalist charged with disinfo after home raid

Pakistani journalist charged with disinfo after home raid

Published on Mar 26, 2025 12:32 IST

Media groups sound alarm after Indonesian magazine is sent mutilated animal carcasses

Media groups sound alarm after Indonesian magazine is sent mutilated animal carcasses

Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:02 IST

Indonesia press freedom fears after magazine sent rats, pig's head

Indonesia press freedom fears after magazine sent rats, pig's head

Updated on Mar 23, 2025 05:17 IST

Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America, other US-funded media

US President Donald Trump's administration on March 15 put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing decades-old outlets long seen as critical to countering Russian and Chinese information offensives.

Published on Mar 17, 2025 02:28 IST

Organised crime charge against journalists dropped

Revanth Reddy. (ANI)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 24:54 IST

As Mahmoud Khalil faces US deportation, Columbia Journalism School speaks out

Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent US resident with a green card and a recent Columbia graduate, was arrested by ICE last Saturday.

Published on Mar 15, 2025 11:08 IST

Son of jailed journalist calls for father's release amid press freedom concerns

Dong Yifu, the son of imprisoned Chinese veteran journalist Dong Yuyu who was sentenced to seven years in prison on espionage charges, speaks about his father's detention to the National Press Club in Washington

Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:01 IST

Associated Press files lawsuit against 3 Trump administration officials

Citing freedom of expression, the Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three Trump administration officials on Friday to prevent their journalists from being blocked from attending presidential events.

Published on Feb 22, 2025 04:57 IST

UNESCO invites nominations for Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025

A jury consisting of six independent members, representing all types of media including digital media, one from each of the six regions as defined by UNESCO, will recommend the winner of the prize.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 13:12 IST

Elon Musk declares ‘I am Adrian Dittmann’ after suspending reporter from X

Elon Musk supporters, on the other hand, welcomed Sweet's account suspension, claiming that her reporting violated ethical bounds by releasing personal information about Dittmann.

Updated on Jan 7, 2025 11:09 IST

Editorial Roundup: United States

Editorial Roundup: United States

Published on Dec 11, 2024 01:42 IST

Why Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu sentenced to 7 years in jail?

Dong Yuyu, a renowned Chinese state media journalist, was sentenced to seven years in jail for espionage by a Beijing court on Friday. His family released a statement describing the decision as a serious injustice.

Published on Nov 29, 2024 08:01 IST

Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told

Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 20:44 IST

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

Published on Nov 18, 2024 05:10 IST

Julian Assange's guilty plea signals the end of a years-long legal saga

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange looks out a plane window as he approaches Bangkok airport for layover, according to the post by Wikileaks on X, in this picture released to social media on June 25, 2024. Wikileaks via X/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 12:27 IST

Ongoing fight for press freedom in Afghanistan

Protesting women from Afghanistan (REUTERS)

international affairs

Published on Jun 17, 2024 10:27 IST

Press Freedom Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the day

Every year, Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3.

Published on May 2, 2024 07:01 IST

Congress manifesto promises to defend ‘independent journalism’

Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections (Twitter/@INCIndia)

Updated on Apr 5, 2024 08:02 IST

Maldives Opposition parties hit out at government for its ‘anti-India stance’

Tensions between India and the Maldives have heightened due to the recent decision of the newly-elected President, Mohamed Muizzu, to make Beijing his first port of call after assuming office. (File)

Updated on Jan 24, 2024 23:17 IST

Congress deplores 'arrest' of two editors in Manipur, demands their immediate release

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Published on Jan 7, 2024 12:24 IST

Israel-Hamas war 'most dangerous ever' for journalists: Rights group

Damaged buildings during a military operation in the north of the Gaza Strip amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Published on Dec 21, 2023 20:02 IST

52 per cent of visual media outlets ceased operations in Afghanistan since Taliban took control in August 2021

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Updated on Nov 22, 2023 04:56 IST

National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance

National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance

Updated on Nov 16, 2023 10:05 IST

Arrests of three prominent Turkish reporters stoke free-speech concerns

Turkey's main opposition party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on social media platform X that the detention of the three journalists was "hostility toward free media". (File)

Published on Nov 2, 2023 20:54 IST

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