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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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Hong Kong authorities continue to punish dissenting voices: Report

According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Hong Kong authorities are determined to eradicate press freedom

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.

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.

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

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.

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

I-T department raids Dainik Bhaskar group; govt denies interference

Raids also at Bharat Samachar offices

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

Hong Kong arrests newspaper editors for 'foreign conspiracy': Report

5 journos held, $18-mn assets frozen; China warns media outlets, hails move

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

Protesters are not terrorists

Delhi High Court raises the bar on UAPA application