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IFJ condemns Israel for using national security excuse to censor critical media

IFJ condemns Israel for using national security excuse to censor critical media

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Israeli government for employing "national security as an excuse" to censor critical media and dissenting narratives

29 November,2023 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Russia extends detention of Wall Street journalist

Russia extends detention of Wall Street journalist

The hearing took place on Tuesday behind closed doors because authorities say details of the criminal case against the American journalist are classified

29 November,2023 06:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for a third time since he was taken into custody in March over espionage charges

28 November,2023 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: Towering figure of Indian freedom struggle

Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: Towering figure of Indian freedom struggle

Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: A key figure in India's independence movement, profoundly impacted literature, journalism, and politics.

16 November,2023 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Undermines media pluralism': IFJ condemns Israel's closure of satellite channel

'Undermines media pluralism': IFJ condemns Israel's closure of satellite channel

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Israeli government's decision to block access to the Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen TV in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, citing "security reasons."

15 November,2023 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi court sends Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty to jail till Dec 1

Delhi court sends Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty to jail till Dec 1

NewsClick row: Founder Prabir Purkayastha & HR department head Amit Chakravarty have been sent to judicial custody till December 1 by a Delhi court. They are accused of receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda through the news portal, in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA.

02 November,2023 03:46 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
Prabir Purkayastha moves Delhi court, seeks seized electronic devices back

Prabir Purkayastha moves Delhi court, seeks seized electronic devices back

NewsClick row: Prabir Purkayastha has filed a plea in trial court for the release of his seized electronic devices & HR head Amit Chakravarty has applied for bail.

27 October,2023 04:35 PM IST | Delhi | ANI
Israel approves emergency rules to shut Al Jazeera offices over security concern

Israel approves emergency rules to shut Al Jazeera offices over security concern

Israel govt has approved new regulations that will allow it to temporarily shut down bureaus of the news channel Al Jazeera amid the ongoing war with Hamas citing that the outlet's reports were damaging national security

20 October,2023 02:58 PM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI
Pune institute rescinds on honoring Kashmiri scribe following political pressure

Pune institute rescinds on honoring Kashmiri scribe following political pressure

A Pune-based educational institute announced a peace award for Kashmiri journalist Safina Nabi, but she claims it was not conferred upon her due to political pressure.

19 October,2023 03:13 PM IST | Pune | PTI
Israel-Palestine conflict: 3 Palestinian journalists killed, 2 missing

Israel-Palestine conflict: 3 Palestinian journalists killed, 2 missing

The Committee to Protect Journalists said on Monday that it was deeply disturbed by reports that at least six journalists were among the civilians who were killed, injured or missing in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza

10 October,2023 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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