Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Topic: India

US Secretary should raise press freedom during India visit: Global media watchdog

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from press freedom, Tuesday called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise press freedom and harassment of journalists in India during his talks with Narendra Modi government in New Delhi.

Rohingya group condoles killing of Danish Siddiqui

India based Rohingya group, Rohingya Human Rights Initiative (ROHRIngya) Organization, expressed "pain" and "Shock" to learn about the killing of photojournalist Danish Siddiqui. The...

Rise in govt curb on journalists’ content, India tops the list: Twitter report

In a biannual transparency report published on Wednesday, Social media giant, Twitter, revealed that the second half of 2020 was marked by a surge in government demands to delete information shared by reporters and news publishers.

Humanity has no boundaries; Pakistani expat who takes care of paralysed Indian

“My father told me to be a humanist first. Therefore, I never help anyone based on his nationality or religion, I help them because everyone is a human being,” Khan said.

Christian group urges for US sanction on India after anti-conversion laws

Anti-conversion laws do not secure the freedom of religion for Indians, but rather take away their ability to fully exercise their rights without government hindrance, according to a report by International Christian Concern (ICC).

Queers beyond their nationalities

"Whenever we talk about Indo-Pak peace, we mainly discuss political and military issues but we never think about marginalized communities of both countries. LGBTQIA+ is one of those communities which still lacks platforms to discuss, come together and learn."