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Russia's prominent independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has shut its Moscow offices following sustained government pressure. Known for exposing corruption and human rights abuses, the publication faced censorship, fines and restrictions amid the Kremlin's crackdown on independent media

  The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response to a plea challenging the DPDP Act and Rules over alleged threats to press freedom and the right to information. The Digital News Publishers Association argues the provisions could hinder investigative journalism and news reporting 

President Donald Trump confronted CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins during his UN visit, amid an escalating dispute with CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The outlets are challenging the White House media ban in court, while other news organisations have taken solidarity measures

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticised the government's Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, warning they could restrict independent journalism. The rules require foreign journalists to obtain approval before travelling outside major cities, raising concerns over censorship, press freedom and access to information

The Delhi High Court said press freedom cannot be used to justify irresponsible journalism or content that threatens public order. Calling for a regulatory framework, the court stressed balancing media freedom with accountability, ethical standards and protection of citizens' rights while granting bail to two accused

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated Dynamite News’ hi-tech ‘Samridhi Studio’ in New Delhi on Wednesday. Emphasising that press freedom is central to democracy, he said it must be exercised responsibly.

Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as the "darkest chapter" in Indian democracy. He criticised the Congress for curbing civil liberties, suppressing dissent and press freedom, while paying tribute to those who resisted the Emergency and defended democratic values

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said constructive criticism is vital for democracy and societal progress, stressing that those in power must accept scrutiny. He also underlined the importance of press freedom and pledged action on farmers' concerns

Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previous DMK government and certain DMK ministers

Leading journalists expressed concerns about declining press freedom, increasing attacks on reporters, and rising editorial pressures during an IWPC panel on World Press Freedom Day.

 The IT rules do not silence voices directly; they create conditions in which silence is safer. And when speech is placed under watch, democracy itself begins to fade from view

Experts and journalists in Bangladesh warned that deteriorating law and order and organised mob violence are being fuelled by patronage from the Yunus-led interim government. They flagged shrinking media freedom, attacks on news outlets, regulatory overreach, and growing threats to journalists

The resurgence of sedition as a tool to muzzle dissent is eerily reminiscent of darker chapters in history

A Delhi court set aside an order asking journalists to remove articles critical of Adani Enterprises, ruling it unsustainable without hearing them. The court said such sweeping directions threatened free speech and directed a fresh hearing on AEL’s defamation plea

A Delhi district court set aside a civil judge’s order directing journalists to take down alleged defamatory content against Adani Enterprises. The court held that defendants were not heard before the order and remanded the case for fresh consideration

America faces a tough test under Trump: can its safeguards resist a slide into autocratic legalism

The Supreme Court on Friday protected The Wire editors Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar from arrest in Assam FIR cases under Section 152 of the BNS. The court asked them to cooperate with investigations while extending earlier interim protection

An Israeli airstrike killed Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qureiqa, along with six others, outside Gaza’s Shifa Hospital. Israel alleged Hamas ties, which the network denies, calling the attack a targeted assassination and press freedom violation.

Instead of using Emergency to vent out bitterness and indulge in a political blame game, a candid introspection is needed on where we stand now on preserving our core values

"The Congress government is running a dictatorial regime, using police as henchmen to silence dissent," he said. He accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of orchestrating a crackdown on media houses that dare to question the government