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Press Freedom

Editors Guild writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks support in raising issues of press freedom in Parliament

In a letter to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Guild expressed concerns on legislative measures taken to control the media - print, broadcast and digital - over the last few years and called for renewed debate and consultations.

20 July 2024, 15:55 IST

Editors Guild writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks support in raising issues of press freedom in Parliament

Editors Guild writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks support in raising issues of press freedom in Parliament

Editors Guild writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks support in raising issues of press freedom in Parliament

20 July 2024, 15:55 IST

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

Cheng said she was told by her supervisor that employees of the Journal should not be seen as advocating for press freedom in a place like Hong Kong given a potential conflict of interest.

17 July 2024, 16:56 IST

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

17 July 2024, 16:56 IST

Why freedom matters

With India's press freedom ranking at an all-time low, the fight for a vibrant and fearless media landscape must intensify.

23 June 2024, 22:43 IST

Why freedom matters

Why freedom matters

Why freedom matters

23 June 2024, 22:43 IST

Press bodies come up with draft bill to free media from executive's control

Significantly, the council will have the power to direct the government to allocate or deallocate every existing allocation regarding advertising to ensure no unfair advantage and the power to grant permissions for any criminal proceedings against any media outlet or any of its employees for any journalistic story or activity.

31 May 2024, 01:02 IST

Press bodies come up with draft bill to free media from executive's control

Press bodies come up with draft bill to free media from executive's control

Press bodies come up with draft bill to free media from executive's control

31 May 2024, 01:02 IST

UNGA President invokes Mahatma Gandhi to call for protection of journalists

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis called on member states to reaffirm their commitment to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide in a X post.

04 May 2024, 14:19 IST

UNGA President invokes Mahatma Gandhi to call for protection of journalists

UNGA President invokes Mahatma Gandhi to call for protection of journalists

UNGA President invokes Mahatma Gandhi to call for protection of journalists

04 May 2024, 14:19 IST

How India uses national interest as a smokescreen to muzzle media

A raft of new policies enables government overreach to ‘quell dissent’, by embedding vague clauses within regulations governing news creation, access, and financial structures.

04 May 2024, 06:09 IST

How India uses national interest as a smokescreen to muzzle media

How India uses national interest as a smokescreen to muzzle media

How India uses national interest as a smokescreen to muzzle media

04 May 2024, 06:09 IST

Press freedom in India: 5 journalists killed, 226 targeted during 2023, says report

'Real journalism has become the most dangerous profession in India', the author of the report said.

03 May 2024, 06:50 IST

Press freedom in India: 5 journalists killed, 226 targeted during 2023, says report

Press freedom in India: 5 journalists killed, 226 targeted during 2023, says report

Press freedom in India: 5 journalists killed, 226 targeted during 2023, says report

03 May 2024, 06:50 IST

2 booked for threatening journalist investigating sand smuggling in South Goa

As per the complaint, the duo threatened the journalist, who was investigating sand smuggling at the Pollem checkpost on the Goa-Karnataka border.

15 March 2024, 07:37 IST

2 booked for threatening journalist investigating sand smuggling in South Goa

2 booked for threatening journalist investigating sand smuggling in South Goa

2 booked for threatening journalist investigating sand smuggling in South Goa

15 March 2024, 07:37 IST

Publications must now upload e-version on Press Sewa Portal within 48 hours, says new draft rules

The new draft rules provide for various mechanisms for registration of publications and renewal of their licences among other things.

05 January 2024, 12:02 IST

Publications must now upload e-version on Press Sewa Portal within 48 hours, says new draft rules

Publications must now upload e-version on Press Sewa Portal within 48 hours, says new draft rules

Publications must now upload e-version on Press Sewa Portal within 48 hours, says new draft rules

05 January 2024, 12:02 IST

Pages from a reporter’s diary…

Metrolife asked journalists from various beats to share the challenges they have faced in the call of duty.

17 November 2023, 00:33 IST

Pages from a reporter’s diary…

Pages from a reporter’s diary…

Pages from a reporter’s diary…

17 November 2023, 00:33 IST