Govt denies any fresh orders to block international news channels
AMN / WEB DESK / NEW DELHI The Government today said that it has not issued any fresh blocking order and has no intention to block any prominent international News…
Bangladesh seeks UN oversight to review past 15 years of journalism
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka Bangladesh’s interim government has formally requested the United Nations to oversee an independent investigation into journalism practices over the past 15 years. The move aims to…
Veteran Akashvani Urdu newsreader Salim Akhtar passes away at 76
AMN The former Urdu newsreader of Akashvani, Salim Akhtar, passed away in New Delhi today, after a brief illness. He was 76. Salim Akhtar was associated with the Urdu unit…
NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Journalist’s Killing in Haryana
AMN / New Delhi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports concerning the fatal shooting of a journalist near his residence in Luhari…
PCI Discusses Proposed Media Bill with International Press Bodies
AMN / NEW DELHI The Press Club of India recently hosted meetings with key international press bodies to seek their consultation and support on the Media Transparency (And Accountability) Bill,…
Blocking of The Wire’s Website Undemocratic, Press Freedom Must Be Respected: CPI
The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India issued today (May 9, 2025) the following statement: The Communist Party of India condemns the Government of India’s arbitrary blocking of…
Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World…
Editors Guild of India expresses concern over directive to block access to 4PM YouTube channel
WEB DESK The Editors Guild of India is deeply concerned by the Government of India’s directive to block access to the YouTube channel 4PM News Network on grounds of “national…
Word Choices Matter: “Terrorist” vs “Militant” in Coverage of Pahalgam Attack
Using “militants” in this context risks downplaying the brutality of the act, especially since the victims were civilians. The nature of the attack and the clear targeting of non-combatants leave…
India Strengthens Media Ties with UAE Ahead of Global Entertainment Summit
A high-level Indian delegation, led by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Shri Sanjay Jaju and Prasar Bharati CEO Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, arrived in the UAE this week to bolster media partnerships…