Tag: Press Freedom
The Camera Is Now a Crime? Delhi Police Crack Down on Journalists Covering Protests
More than 20 journalists recount alleged assaults, threats and detentions by Delhi Police while covering anti-SIR protests. From damaged cameras and seized phones to intimidation despite press IDs, their accounts raise urgent questions about press freedom and the right to report.
When “Why?” Becomes a Threat: Is West Bengal’s Democratic Space Shrinking?
West Bengal’s recent clashes over classrooms, universities, the press and cultural institutions raise a larger question: what happens when political power enters spaces meant for independent thought? The incidents may not be connected, but together they reveal how easily institutional autonomy and dissent can come under pressure.
“You Asked the Wrong Questions”: Why Activists Say ‘Godi Media’ Became Part of the Story at Kolkata Protest
As journalists alleged attacks during the Kolkata protest, activists told eNewsroom that the deeper issue was how sections of the mainstream or 'Godi Media' ignored students' demands, choosing provocative narratives over questions about repeated exam controversies and police action.
The Fearless Journalist Who Warned India About Electoral Bonds
In the heartland of Madhya Pradesh last Thursday, a sombre atmosphere enveloped journalists, writers, political leaders and civil society members as they mourned the...
In Tears and Protest: Veteran Journalist Leaves India After 25 Years
Kolkata: India, the world's largest democracy now stands at 161 place on the World Press Freedom Index out of 180 countries. This report is...
Journalists, Writers Raided Under UAPA in Crackdown on Critical Reporting
New Delhi: Delhi police special cell raids homes of several journalists, writers and satirists associated with Newsclick website early morning today in Delhi. Their...