The Editors Guild of India on Sunday expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement here, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.… Continue reading Data protection bill can adversely impact on press freedom: Editors Guild
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Freedom suppressed all over India but most severely in J-K: Chidambaram
In a tweet, Chidambaram said, “The Government and the LG of Jammu & Kashmir celebrate the ‘peace’ that has descended on the State (now UT) after the abrogation of Article 37” Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday attacked the government over its assertion that the abrogation of Article 370 ushered peace in Jammu… Continue reading Freedom suppressed all over India but most severely in J-K: Chidambaram
Freedom of speech cannot be used as armour for abuse: Naqvi salms Rahul
Speaking with reporters here, Naqvi said those notorious for nuisance should not misuse their freedom of speech as an armour for abuse. A day after the Supreme Court stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took a swipe at him on Saturday, saying freedom of… Continue reading Freedom of speech cannot be used as armour for abuse: Naqvi salms Rahul
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale to start from August 4: Check details
Amazon has announced the ‘Great Freedom Festival Sale’, which will kick off at midnight on August 4 and will run until August 8, with a number of deals on a number of products. Prime members will have a 12-hour early access, starting from noon on August 3. A wide range of products… Continue reading Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale to start from August 4: Check details
Tilak understood importance of journalism for freedom struggle: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Bal Gangadhar Tilak understood the importance of journalism and newspapers for amplifying the demand for freedom. He was speaking after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award here. “Tilak understood the importance of journalism and newspapers for making the demand for freedom louder. He started the… Continue reading Tilak understood importance of journalism for freedom struggle: PM Modi