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Centre revives bill to regulate registration of digital news media: Report
The govt will propose the Registration of Press and Periodicals Bill, 2019 with the changes before the Union Cabinet soon, says a media report
 "Centre revives bill to regulate registration of digital news media: Report")
Journalists under pressure amid erosion of press freedom: Google News Lab
Misinformation is top of mind almost everywhere in the region, and journalists feel as if it's their cross to bear
 "Journalists under pressure amid erosion of press freedom: Google News Lab")
WEF 2022 day 4 schedule: Here's what will happen at Davos Annual meeting
WEF 2022 day 4 schedule: Leaders from the tech world looked at improved collaboration on Wednesday
 "WEF 2022 day 4 schedule: Here's what will happen at Davos Annual meeting")
Hong Kong plummets in Press Freedom rankings as China tightens control
The People's Republic of China ranked 175th and North Korea ranked the lowest at 180.
 "Hong Kong plummets in Press Freedom rankings as China tightens control")
Bangladeshi tech law would gag journalists, embed authoritarianism
Instead of regulating the tech giants directly, the government has focused on regulation that creates a culture of fear, intimidation and digital authoritarianism
 "Bangladeshi tech law would gag journalists, embed authoritarianism")
Press Association condemns 'harassment' of journalist at press conference
Press Association condemned the alleged roughing up of a journalist by authorities during a press conference of the Delhi and Punjab chief ministers recently
 "Press Association condemns 'harassment' of journalist at press conference")
Free and fair press strengthens rule of law, says Vice President Naidu
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday stressed that a strong and vibrant democracy cannot survive without a free, unfettered and fearless press.
 "Free and fair press strengthens rule of law, says Vice President Naidu")
Hong Kong authorities continue to punish dissenting voices: Report
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Hong Kong authorities are determined to eradicate press freedom
 "Hong Kong authorities continue to punish dissenting voices: Report")
Poles protest across nation for media freedom, defending US-owned channel
Poles flocked to city centres across the country Sunday to defend a US-owned television network that is being targeted by the country's right-wing government
Press Council seeks Tripura's comments on arrest of 2 women journalists
The Press Council of India (PCI) took cognizance of the arrest of two women journalists by the Tripura Police and called for the state government's comments on the matter.
 "Press Council seeks Tripura's comments on arrest of 2 women journalists")
Can't create separate avenue for scribes for quashing of FIRs: SC
The SC said it does not want freedom of press to be muzzled or stifled but it cannot create a separate avenue for journalists to approach it directly for quashing of FIRs lodged against them.
 "Can't create separate avenue for scribes for quashing of FIRs: SC")
New IT Rules prevent fake news, misuse of freedom of press: Centre tells HC
The Centre has defended the legality of the new IT Rules before the Delhi High Court, saying that the rules seek to prevent the misuse of the freedom of press and protect the citizens from fake news
 "New IT Rules prevent fake news, misuse of freedom of press: Centre tells HC")
As press freedoms come under risk from US to China, investors ignore trend
More journalists than ever were in jail last year and the number of media workers killed rose by a third compared to 2019.
 "As press freedoms come under risk from US to China, investors ignore trend")
IPI urges Blinken to raise issue of press freedom during his India visit
The International Press Institute (IPI) on Tuesday urged US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to raise the issue of press freedom during his bilateral meetings with Indian leaders
 "IPI urges Blinken to raise issue of press freedom during his India visit")
I-T department raids Dainik Bhaskar group; govt denies interference
Raids also at Bharat Samachar offices
 "I-T department raids Dainik Bhaskar group; govt denies interference")
Hard knocks for soft power
The state is tightening its control over what we read, watch, hear or laugh at, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Why not facilitate our soft power instead of clamping down on its strengths?
Kerala High Court gives interim relief to NBA in plea challenging IT rules
Justice P B Suresh Kumar also issued notice to the Centre and sought its stand on the plea by NBA
 "Kerala High Court gives interim relief to NBA in plea challenging IT rules")
Hong Kong arrests newspaper editors for 'foreign conspiracy': Report
5 journos held, $18-mn assets frozen; China warns media outlets, hails move
 "Hong Kong arrests newspaper editors for 'foreign conspiracy': Report")
The search for news media
The pathetic state of India's news media - particularly news TV - leaves it at the mercy of international media and a few Indian brands that have the capacity to cover a story like the pandemic
India's pledge of good behaviour
Its endorsement of the G7's Open Societies Statement will give the world a larger say in human rights violations in the country
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