JOURNALISTS ASSAULTED IN INDIA
From Delhi slums to the Rajya Sabha: The story of Swati Maliwal
Maliwal, a firebrand leader, created a flutter today by alleging that a member of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal staff misbehaved with her at the CM's residence during a meeting. Police officials said she went to the Civil Lines police station and also made calls to the PCR van but did not lodge a formal complaint, PTI reported.
AAP admits assault on Swati Maliwal by Delhi CM's PA: Who is former video editor Bibhav Kumar, known as Kejriwal's Man Friday
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) acknowledges an assault on MP Swati Maliwal by Delhi CM's aide, Bibhav Kumar. Kejriwal assures action. Kumar, known as "Kejriwal’s Man Friday," has been associated with AAP since early 2000s. Dismissed as personal secretary, he faces scrutiny in various cases. The incident adds to controversies surrounding him.
Ensure protection of journalists covering polls: Editors Guild to EC
The guild also urged the commission to instruct all officers and personnel on election duty to be vigilant and take appropriate steps to ensure that journalists can freely report on this most important of all democratic exercises.
Jharkhand rape case: Writing only on social media and defaming whole country is not good choice, says Women council head to US journalist
The Chairperson of National Commission for Women criticized a US writer's negative comments about the safety of female travelers in India. A Spanish woman and her husband were allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand. The couple received protection and assistance from the authorities.
The Indians hired for Russia's Ukraine war
Moscow hires Indian and Nepali nationals through recruiters for the Russian army in Ukraine. Indian citizens are promised non-combatant roles but end up fighting on the frontline. Families blame Indian authorities for not helping and fear for their loved ones' lives.
Bring justice to your own people, Didi
The Sandeshkhali incident in West Bengal reveals the failure of the Mamata Banerjee government to take strong action against the perpetrators of sexual assault and land grabs. The government's arrest of a journalist adds to the irony. Clear steps are needed to repair the government's reputation and prioritize the well-being of the community.
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues apology for assaulting disciple, says he was served holy water instead of alcohol
In the video shared by the popular Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, the singer is seen slapping and beating a servant.
Celina Jaitley writes to NCW, MEA after Pakistani journalist's 'fake claims' with her co-stars Fardeen & Feroz Khan
Actor-model Celina Jaitley has said the Ministry for External Affairs has taken up her complaint with the Pakistan High Commission against a Pakistani journalist who has been allegedly harassing her. Jaitley had written to the National Commission for Women in India, who contacted MEA.
India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani extremists threatening Indian diplomats
India has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi over propaganda material that includes threats to Indian diplomats circulated in Canada. The material contains information about a pro-Khalistan rally scheduled for July 8th that threatens Indian Ambassador to Canada and the Consulate General in Toronto.
Khalistan supporters try to incite violence at Indian Embassy in Washington; Secret Service, police foil their bid
Separatist Sikhs, who gathered outside the Indian Embassy in downtown Washington DC on Saturday, heralded abusive language and openly threatened Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The Ambassador was not in the embassy at the time of the protest. Some of the speakers were seen inciting fellow protestors to indulge in violence and break the windows and glasses of the building across the road.
Pro-Khalistani supporters attack, abuse DC-based Indian journalist outside Embassy in Washington
The protesters included turbaned men of all ages who raised pro-Khalistan slogans. They came in from different parts of the DC-Maryland- Virginia (DMV) area. The organisers used mics to make anti-India speeches both in English and Punjabi languages and targeted the Punjab Police for alleged human rights violations. Multiple events of protests by supporters of Khalistan have been staged outside the Indian embassy and the San Francisco Consulate. Earlier this week the Indian Consulate in San Francisco was also attacked on March 20.
Government does not agree with World Press Freedom Index: Union minister Anurag Thakur
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Thakur said the government also does not agree with the conclusions drawn by this organization for various reasons including very low sample size, little or no weightage to fundamentals of democracy and adoption of a methodology which is questionable and non-transparent.
SC dismisses plea seeking to impose complete ban on BBC from operating in India
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking complete ban on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and BBC India from operating from Indian territory in wake of airing the documentary titled, ‘India: The Modi Question’ relating to the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Journalist Siddique Kappan has deep links with PFI: UP tells SC
"The anti-national and terrorist PFI conspiracy and agenda dates back to 2010 (when PFI cadres (ex SIMI) had brutally maimed (hacked off the hands) of Christian Lecturer TJ Thomas of Newman College, and in 2013 when PFI-backed weapons training terrorist camp was raided by the Kerala police at Narath, an investigation which was later taken over by the NIA," the affidavit filed by the state government stated.
Lightspeed closes $500M fund for India, SE Asia; Vivo asks ED to unfreeze accounts
Silicon Valley venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners has closed its latest fund for India and Southeast Asia at half a billion dollars, almost twice the size of the previous one.
Pulitzer Board honours courage & commitment of Ukrainian journalists for covering Russia's invasion
The board awarded a "special citation" to the journalists of Ukraine.
Major rights issue, curbs on media in India: US Report
Titled '2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices' and released late Tuesday, the India chapter of the report also cited "terrorists and extremists perpetrating killings, violence, and intimidation" against journalists critical of the government.
Protect journalists, don't stifle them
Without protecting journalists to ply their trade freely - and responsibly - we would be fitting the bill of a country scared of a free press that we surely need to disprove.
Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari to appear before Ghaziabad Police today
Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari, who lives in Bengaluru, has been asked to report at the Loni Border police station to record his statement in the Loni assault case.
Loni assault case: Twitter India MD expected to join probe
Maheshwari, who lives in Bengaluru in Karnataka, was issued a notice by the Police on June 21 and asked to report at its Loni Border police station at 10.30 am on Thursday to get his statement recorded in the case.
Delhi Police receives complaint against Swara Bhaskar, Twitter India MD in Ghaziabad assault case
"We have received a complaint against Swara Bhaskar, Manish Maheshwari, MD Twitter, and others at Tilak Marg police station. It is under inquiry," a senior police officer said.
Ramani's acquittal in defamation case vindication of women journalists: IWPC
"Priya Ramani's courage as well as that of a key defence witness and journalist, Ghazala Wahab, in testifying against Mr Akbar has been characterised as vindication of the #MeToo movement in India, but it is much more than that," the women's press body said.
Delhi violence: Television journalists attacked in northeast Delhi, one serious
Many other journalists took to social media to share tales of how they were heckled and some alleged they were questioned about their religious identity.
Tripura journalist Santanu Bhowmik's murder inhuman, say media bodies
The federation added, “Santanu Bhowmik's life was taken away by mindless violence when he was discharging his professional journalistic duties."
PM Modi embarks on final assault to capture Varanasi vote
PM is giving three days to the city that elected him and there is even a night halt planned. He is leaving no stone upturned to win his home constituency.
Press Club asks Tatas to terminate services of security agency
Two persons were earlier arrested in connection with the alleged attack on photojournalists and sent to judicial custody till November 11.
Attack on journalists, teachers 'act of facism': Congress
Congress today condemned the attack on teachers and journalists in Patiala House court premises, saying it was an "act of facism" and alleged that BJP goons led by a BJP MLA.
Media associations condemn assault on journalists by Andhra Pradesh police
The Madras Reporters' Guild urged the Andhra government to take steps to enable the press to discharge their duties in a free and fair manner.
Editors' Guild urged to inquire into charges against Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal
Kuldip Nayar today said that the Editors' Guild of India should form an inquiry committee to look into the allegations of sexual assault.
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