Saturday, May 4, 2024

Topic: journalist

Indian Americans condemn denial of bail to Muslim journalist Siddique Kappan

The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), an advocacy organization in the United States has criticized the decision of an Indian court to deny bail to Siddique Kappan, a Muslim journalist "who is a prisoner of conscience since his arrest on false charges two years ago in Uttar Pradesh."

669 days in jail; No bail for Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea moved by journalist Siddique Kappan who has been booked under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

India made most requests to remove tweets by journalists, media outlets: Report

India submitted the highest number of demands to remove tweets by verified handles of journalists and news outlets between July and December 2021, according to Twitter’s 20th Transparency Report.

Union govt wants to crush journalism: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said it is no secret that the BJP-led Union wants to crush journalism, the fourth pillar of democracy.

Arrest warrant against journalist in defamation suit filed by Adani Group

Freelance journalist Ravi Nair has been served an arrest warrant by the Delhi Police in connection with a criminal defamation filed against him by Adani Group.

Jharkhand Police arrests journalist Rupesh Singh under draconian UAPA

Jharkhand police Sunday detained independent journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh after the nine hours long raid at his home. He has been booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as well as the sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC).