Mandela's Enduring Message on Free Press and Democracy
On Nelson Mandela's 105th birth anniversary, we revisit his powerful belief that a free press is a cornerstone of democracy. Explore why his words remain crucial for India and the world today.
On Nelson Mandela's 105th birth anniversary, we revisit his powerful belief that a free press is a cornerstone of democracy. Explore why his words remain crucial for India and the world today.
Explore the complex battle for free speech and media control in India. From colonial-era laws to digital censorship, understand the forces shaping public discourse and democracy today.
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.
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.
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.
Ramgarhia Educational Council and RMPI commemorated the 59th death anniversary of freedom fighter Dalip Singh Tapiala in Amritsar. Read about his legacy and the tribute paid by the community.
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.
Laxmikanthan Bharathi, 99, shares his family's freedom struggle legacy, his arrest in the Quit India Movement, and his poignant reflections on Gandhian ideals in modern India. Read his powerful story.
UN expert Irene Khan condemns rising mob violence against journalists in Bangladesh, blaming state impunity. Read her urgent call for government action to protect press freedom.
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.
Journalists in Bangladesh report death threats, targeted surveillance, and intimidation before the 2026 national elections. Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were attacked by mobs. Read more.
Ahead of Bangladesh's 2025 elections, journalists face death threats and violent attacks. Editors warn the issue is no longer free speech, but survival. Read the full report.
Gorakhpur's Gita Press begins a new expansion chapter with a franchise model. The first exclusive showroom opens in Nepal's Butwal, with plans for India. Discover the strict quality rules and incentives.
Bangladeshi journalists report their right to life is under threat as mobs target media. Police defend delayed response. Read the full report on the escalating press freedom crisis.
Violent protests in Dhaka target The Daily Star & Prothom Alo offices, trapping journalists. Attacks follow activist Sharif Osman Hadi's death. Read details on press freedom crisis.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor voices deep concern over political violence in Bangladesh, condemning the attack on journalists as a direct assault on press freedom. Read his full statement.
Violence erupts in Dhaka after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death. Protesters set fire to Prothom Alo & Daily Star offices, halting publication for the first time in 27 years. Read the full story.
The Daily Star's print edition was halted for the first time in 35 years after protesters set fire to its Dhaka office. Read about the attack on press freedom and the political climate ahead of Bangladesh's elections.
The office of Bangladesh's leading daily, Prothom Alo, was vandalised. Its executive editor, Matiur Rahman, faces charges in a 'darkest night' attack on press freedom. Read the full report.
Violent protesters set fire to newspaper offices in Bangladesh, trapping journalists. Over 25 were rescued after a desperate plea. Details on the attack and press freedom crisis.
A Hindu man was beaten and set on fire in Bangladesh over blasphemy claims. Violence spreads as media offices are attacked, raising global concerns over minority safety and press freedom.
Major Bangladeshi media houses face violent attacks after the death of businessman Osman Hadi. Journalists assaulted, equipment vandalized in escalating crisis. Read the full report.
The Committee to Protect Journalists demands the immediate release of Bangladeshi journalist Anis Alamgir, detained under the Digital Security Act. Read the full story.
National media unions unite in Delhi, demanding a new wage board and opposing the four labour codes. Key demands include better pay, job security, and press freedom. Read the full story.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking in Berlin, expressed belief that the US will help find a compromise in peace talks. He stated Ukraine is ready for fair work towards a strong peace deal. Read the full details.
The NCLT approves Flipkart's re-domiciling from Singapore to India, a key step for regulatory alignment and a potential domestic IPO. The move highlights evolving India-US economic ties.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged a past meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami but strongly criticized the group as communal. He also attacked IUML and UDF. Read the full details.
Vadodara Central Jail inmates, including convicts, printed 50,000 voter forms for the SIR drive. The jail's press unit, with ₹1.85 crore turnover, is now a key part of the electoral process. Read the full story.