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India Calls Out Canada's Move Against Australian Outlet That Interviewed S Jaishankar
Responding strongly to reports of social media handles and pages of an Australian news outlet being blocked in Canada, India has said such actions highlight the hypocrisy of Canada towards freedom of speech.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Kenyan Journalists Demand Media Freedom Amidst Pressure And Restrictions
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded since the start of the protests on June 18, according to rights groups
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Freedom Of Press May Not Include Sting Operations In All Cases: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that "freedom of the press" may not include sting operations in all cases but those done by recognised media persons can be considered differently, given their role as the "Fourth Estate" in a democracy.
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Javed Akhtar Schools Social Media User Who Called Him "Son Of Traitor"
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar hit out at a social media user who branded him "son of gaddar (traitor)", and said his family has been part of the Indian freedom movement since the Revolt of 1857.
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Fact Check: Old Video Of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Praising Congress Shared As Recent
Multiple social media users shared a video of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with a claim that he recently praised Congress for their contribution to India's freedom movement.
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Pak "Rarely" Punished Officials Violating Human Rights: US Report
Pakistan faces a range of significant human rights challenges, including unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, harsh prison conditions, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, a US report noted.
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Young People Getting Are Unhappier With Time - Reason: Lack Of Freedom
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to emphasise another.
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Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platforms Should Be Exceptional: Supreme Court
Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, Supreme Court said.
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European Union Approves Law To Protect Journalists From Political Interference
The EU is set to better protect journalists from political pressure and surveillance under an unprecedented media freedom law approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday.
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"How NDTV Won Trust Of Common People...": Rajnath Singh At Defence Summit
NDTV Defence Summit 2024: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh acknowledged the role of the media in highlighting shortcomings of the government, which helps in taking corrective steps.
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Assam Police Officer Anand Mishra, Popular On Social Media, Resigns
An IPS officer in Assam who was part of a Special Investigation Team on Manipur and hugely popular on social media, has resigned from service to pursue "freedom" and "independence".
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Man Fired For Social Media Posts Against Company. What High Court Said.
Freedom of speech and expression cannot be allowed to go beyond the limits of reasonableness otherwise it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay High Court has said.
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"Can't Be State Run By Agencies": Supreme Court Bats For Press Freedom
Mediapersons have their sources for gathering news and the centre should prepare separate guidelines for the seizure of journalists' digital equipment for any investigation, the Supreme Court said today.
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India Calls Out Canada's Move Against Australian Outlet That Interviewed S Jaishankar
Responding strongly to reports of social media handles and pages of an Australian news outlet being blocked in Canada, India has said such actions highlight the hypocrisy of Canada towards freedom of speech.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Kenyan Journalists Demand Media Freedom Amidst Pressure And Restrictions
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded since the start of the protests on June 18, according to rights groups
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Freedom Of Press May Not Include Sting Operations In All Cases: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that "freedom of the press" may not include sting operations in all cases but those done by recognised media persons can be considered differently, given their role as the "Fourth Estate" in a democracy.
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Javed Akhtar Schools Social Media User Who Called Him "Son Of Traitor"
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar hit out at a social media user who branded him "son of gaddar (traitor)", and said his family has been part of the Indian freedom movement since the Revolt of 1857.
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Fact Check: Old Video Of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Praising Congress Shared As Recent
Multiple social media users shared a video of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with a claim that he recently praised Congress for their contribution to India's freedom movement.
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Pak "Rarely" Punished Officials Violating Human Rights: US Report
Pakistan faces a range of significant human rights challenges, including unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, harsh prison conditions, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, a US report noted.
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Young People Getting Are Unhappier With Time - Reason: Lack Of Freedom
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to emphasise another.
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Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platforms Should Be Exceptional: Supreme Court
Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, Supreme Court said.
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European Union Approves Law To Protect Journalists From Political Interference
The EU is set to better protect journalists from political pressure and surveillance under an unprecedented media freedom law approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday.
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"How NDTV Won Trust Of Common People...": Rajnath Singh At Defence Summit
NDTV Defence Summit 2024: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh acknowledged the role of the media in highlighting shortcomings of the government, which helps in taking corrective steps.
-
Assam Police Officer Anand Mishra, Popular On Social Media, Resigns
An IPS officer in Assam who was part of a Special Investigation Team on Manipur and hugely popular on social media, has resigned from service to pursue "freedom" and "independence".
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Man Fired For Social Media Posts Against Company. What High Court Said.
Freedom of speech and expression cannot be allowed to go beyond the limits of reasonableness otherwise it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay High Court has said.
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"Can't Be State Run By Agencies": Supreme Court Bats For Press Freedom
Mediapersons have their sources for gathering news and the centre should prepare separate guidelines for the seizure of journalists' digital equipment for any investigation, the Supreme Court said today.
