press freedom

DNA: Are you really happy with the country's media?

Today is National Press Day which means the day to salute the press. The Press Council of India was established on this day in the year 1966. National Press Day is a symbol of free, fair and responsible journalism in India. But are you really impressed with today's press?

Nov 17, 2021, 00:08 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Press freedom and changing role of news media in India

In DNA on Monday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses journalism and its changing role in today's India.

Nov 17, 2020, 00:33 AM IST

Centre slams Congress, says trampling on media freedom won't be tolerated by Indians

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Javadekar said that free press is a defining feature of India's democracy.

Oct 09, 2020, 00:33 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches scathing attack on Congress, Gandhi family for 1975 Emergency

Without mincing words, PM Narendra Modi said that the Emergency years were the darkest in the history of Indian democracy.

Jun 26, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

'Troll armies in PM Narendra Modi's pay': Why India slipped in 2018 World Press Freedom Index

In its report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has blamed 'Modi's nationalism' and asserted that journalists are increasingly the targets of online smear campaigns by the most radical nationalist. 

Apr 25, 2018, 16:53 PM IST

Pakistan rated among most dangerous countries for journalists

The 2017 World Press Freedom Index, prepared by Reporters Without Borders, ranked Pakistan 139th out of 180 countries surveyed for the report. 

Nov 03, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

British PM Theresa May says values judiciary independence, press freedom

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that she valued the independence of the judiciary and freedom of press, after a High Court ruling ordering the government to seek parliament`s approval to trigger Article 50 was attacked by the media.

Nov 07, 2016, 04:43 AM IST

Freedom of press should be used in country's interests: Naidu

Naidu also said the well-being of the country and society should be kept in mind before broadcasting or publishing any news.

Nov 06, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Press freedom `at stake` as Vatileaks verdict expected

A Vatican drama of sex, lies and press freedom was to peak Thursday with a verdict in the trial of two journalists and sources accused of leaking details about financial mismanagement within the Holy See.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:16 PM IST

DNA: 2015, a dangerous year for journalists!

2015 emerged to be a bad year for journalists as many of them lost lives while undertaking ground zero reporting or many were killed off.

Dec 30, 2015, 23:45 PM IST

Reporters without Borders Prize: Syrian journalist, Turkish paper win media freedom awards

A Syrian journalist who lives and works in the war-scarred city of Aleppo has been awarded the Reporters without Borders Prize in France for her defence of press freedom.

Nov 18, 2015, 05:20 AM IST