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China retains top position in global rankings on countries with maximum number of imprisoned journalists
China had topped last year's rankings as well. The country is known for imposing stringent restrictions on press freedom
Mumbai Police arrests Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani in TRP case, channel issues national appeal to courts to intervene
The arrest of Khanchandani comes just a month after the Mumbai Police had arrested and assaulted Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami in another 2018 suicide case.
Iran executes a journalist on the charges of inciting and aiding the 2017 protests against the Iranian government
Journalist Rohullah Zam was accused of helping govt protests against Iran govt by sharing timings of protests on his website and telegram channel
Abetment to suicide charge not established in FIR: Massive victory for Arnab Goswami as SC delivers scathing statements
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee stated that the FIR by Maharashtra government does not establish the charges of abetment of suicide against Arnab Goswami.
Did Kerala govt hurriedly pass anti-media law anticipating criticism over underreporting of COVID-19 deaths? Read details
Volunteer group records every Covind-19 related death in Kerala, and finds its around 43% more than official death figures for the state
Communist govt in Kerala passes ordinance that can get anyone arrested for criticism of anyone on any media platform: Read details
The ordinance gives unbridled powers for law enforcement agencies in Kerala to curtail freedom of press and arrest anybody
Kerala High Court quashes defamation case against Malayala Manorama, says media has the right to publish news with necessary commentary
Court observed that the report published by Manorama Daily mentioned complainant as an accused in a case registered by police
Maharashtra police interrogate Republic TV CFO in connection with 2018 suicide case only 2 days after Arnab Goswami was released from Taloja jail
Summons to Republic TV CFO comes two days after Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami was granted interim bail in the same case
‘The game has just begun’: Republic media to launch regional channels in next one year, go global in 16 months, declares Arnab Goswami
In a sensational announcement, Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami said that he has plans to launch Republic channels in every language
Arnab Goswami files for anticipatory bail in case where Mumbai Police had accused him, his family of assault on the day they dragged and...
Arnab Goswami has sought anticipatory bail from arrest citing that the ground that the offences alleged against him is not true
