Indian Journalists

Journalists must resist being 'co-opted by ideology or state', says CJI NV Ramana

He said a healthy democracy could thrive only with a fearless and independent press, but warned: "news mixed with views is a dangerous cocktail".

Dr Kota Neelima urges all states to make COVID treatment free for scribes, kin; suggests walk-in vaccination

In April, the institute's Rate The Debate initiative found that as many as 52 journalists had succumbed to the virus in 28 days alone

52 journalists died in India due to COVID-19 in last 28 days, 101 in last one year, finds study

According to a study conducted by the Delhi-based Institute of Perception Studies, as many as 101 journalists have succumbed to COVID-19 between 1 April, 2020 and 28 April, 2021. Uttar Pradesh has seen the maximum number of verified deaths, followed by Telangana and Maharashtra.

WhatsApp Hack: Government expresses concern over not disclosing the incident earlier

WhatsApp has drawn flak from the Indian government on the platform being misused for spreading misinformation.

Centre seeks detailed response from Whatsapp over security breach by 4 November, says 'committed to protecting privacy of citizens'

The IT ministry on Thursday sought a detailed response from WhatsApp on the issue of an Israeli spyware that was allegedly used to target Indian journalists and human rights activists through its platform. WhatsApp has been asked to submit its reply by 4 November.

WhatsApp reportedly confirms that Israeli spyware was being used to track Indian journalists

WhatsApp first found a cyberattack involving a vulnerability in their video-calling feature back in May.

Centre freezes advertisements to the Times Group, ABP Group and The Hindu, says Reuters report

Critics have said that freedom of the press has been under attack since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government first took office in 2014 and journalists have complained of intimidation for writing critical stories.

India drops two places to 140th in World Press Freedom Index, cites 'attacks' against journalists by BJP supporters

In reference to India, the index found an alarming rate of coordinated hate campaigns waged on social networks against journalists who dare to speak or write about subjects that annoy Hindutva

Barkha Dutt faces flak on social media for lashing out at Arnab Goswami

While Barkha Dutt lashed out at Arnab Goswami for calling other Indian news channels as sympathisers of terrorists and "pro-Pakistan" on his 26 July show, Dutt was, in turn, slammed on social media for reacting the way she did.

The vulnerable watchdog: On World Press Freedom Day, here's a look at media independence

On World Press Freedom Day, here is a look at the independence of the media around the world, and the varied threats it faces.