Journalists in Punjab have appealed to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to intervene and seek the withdrawal of cases filed against YouTubers for posts about CM Bhagwant Mann's helicopter. Read the full story.
Banda police register FIR against 7, including an outpost incharge, for allegedly torturing a youth, breaking his fingers, and forcing him to drink urine. Court orders action after victim's complaint.
Met Office confirms 2025 as UK's hottest & sunniest year. Also, Yemen airstrikes kill 20, Pakistan court sentences 7 to life, and Chhattisgarh HC grants bail. Stay updated.
The Kerala Union of Working Journalists slams SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan for his derogatory comments targeting a female TV reporter. Read about the controversy and demands for an apology.
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced eight journalists and commentators to life imprisonment for online activity linked to Imran Khan's party. The convictions stem from the May 9, 2023 protests.
The IFJ reports 128 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, with the Middle East being the deadliest region. Press freedom faces a global crisis.
Chandigarh Press Club demands withdrawal of FIRs against journalists & YouTubers over Punjab CM's helicopter row. Read about the media freedom clash.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi files FIR against husband and in-laws, alleging abuse after they concealed her marriage. Police launch investigation into the serious charges.
The International Federation of Journalists reports 128 media workers killed in 2025, with the Middle East being the most dangerous region. Read the shocking details and global impact.
A new report reveals a severe decline in press freedom in Pakistan, with journalists facing censorship, intimidation, and violence. Learn the shocking details of the crackdown.
BJP and SAD leaders accuse Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of stifling democracy after FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and others. Read the full story.
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
Veteran leader Basavaraj Horatti emphasized the critical role of the fourth estate in upholding public trust at the Press Club of Bengaluru's annual awards ceremony. Read his full message.
A new report reveals a shocking three-fold increase in press freedom violations in Nepal during 2025, with 118 journalists affected and two killed. Read the full details and analysis.
Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan faces severe criticism from journalists and paparazzi after her derogatory remarks about their attire and background. Key figures like Varinder Chawla and Viral Bhayani react strongly. Read the full story here.
A Class 12 student in a Jaipur private school fell unconscious after alleged assault by his physics teacher. Parents file FIR at Shyam Nagar Police Station. Details inside.
Jharkhand High Court directs FIR against Ranchi officials for illegal RIMS land encroachment. Court orders compensation for affected residents, to be recovered from officials and builders.
Afghan journalists report severe restrictions and delays in accessing official information from the Taliban government, threatening press freedom. Read the full report on the growing media crisis.
A criminal case filed in Greater Noida after a surgical cloth was found inside a woman's abdomen 15 months post-C-section. The FIR names three doctors and officials for negligence and intimidation.
Four staff members of a Kanpur private school face police action for allegedly mentally harassing an 8-year-old student accused of stealing a pen. The child showed severe distress, writing 'Help' on walls.
Madras High Court mandates FIR and legal action against two Tamil Nadu policemen for alleged custodial torture of a passport applicant in 2020. Justice rejects claim that departmental action is sufficient.
Rajasthan transport department cracks down on vehicle number allotment scam. RTOs directed to file criminal cases and submit detailed probe reports by year-end. Full story inside.
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha & Adil Ahmad Khan for allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a political skit featuring Santa Claus. BJP calls it objectionable. Details inside.
Madras High Court directs FIR against two policemen for alleged 2020 custodial torture of a job seeker in Virudhunagar. The court acted despite departmental action already taken. Read the full story.
A Sambhal court orders an FIR against 13 policemen after a man was falsely jailed for 3 years. The court probes a fabricated 2022 robbery case. Read the shocking details.
South Asian media bodies condemn violent attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices in Dhaka. They demand the release of over 100 detained journalists and call for justice. Read more.
Haryana's Food Minister Rajesh Nagar suspends an inspector, orders FIRs against officials for disrupting ration supply. Grievances on land, infrastructure also addressed. Read more.
Bangladeshi journalists report death threats and surveillance before the 2026 elections. Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were attacked. Read about the escalating press freedom crisis.
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
An FIR has been filed against Ocean Seven Buildtech directors for cheating, forgery, and intimidation in the stalled Expressway Towers project in Gurgaon's Sector 109. Read the full investigation details.