freedom of expression

Geneva, March 31 – Pakistan came under international scrutiny not only for domestic human rights abuses but also for a growing pattern of targeting critics abroad during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, according to a report released on Tuesday.According...

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), March 28 In an unexpected turn, a satirical song has become a central topic in Kerala’s political discourse, sparking debate about faith, freedom of expression, and campaign strategies."Pottiye, Kettiye...", popularized by Congress candidate Pazhakulam Madhu from...

Dhaka, March 28 Former Bangladeshi minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat has called for the immediate lifting of the ban on his party, arguing that the move is essential to restore political pluralism and uphold democratic principles.He alleged that the February 12 parliamentary...

New Delhi, March 27 A group of Opposition MPs wrote to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, raising concerns over the alleged denial of certification for theatrical release to 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.In a joint letter, the MPs said reports suggesting that the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer on Thursday, condemning the action taken against those who reacted to the 'BJP seal' issue.The controversy revolves around a communication issued by the Election Commission to political...

Guwahati, March 25 Several bundles of an Assamese daily newspaper were burned in Sivasagar district, Assam, on Wednesday, drawing sharp political reactions in the state, which is heading for elections.Opposition parties claimed that members of the ruling BJP were behind the incident, while the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned from service in 2019 due to the "denial of freedom of expression" to the people of Kashmir, alleged on Wednesday that the Centre has refused to process his resignation, thereby preventing him from contesting the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 – The controversy over the appearance of the BJP's seal on an official Election Commission circular continued to escalate in Kerala, with police action over the past two days adding a new layer of tension to the issue.In a sweeping move, the Kerala Police have...

New Delhi, March 22 – In an incident that highlights China's heavy-handed approach to silencing dissenting narratives that seek to undermine its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to cancel a planned performance with Taiwan's National Theatre...

Islamabad, March 20 – The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan strongly condemned the recent actions taken by the country's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) against senior Pakistani journalist Nadir Khan, describing it as a direct attack on press freedom and an attempt to...

London, March 20 – The denial of essential services in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has created a widening humanitarian divide, where inflation, unemployment, food insecurity, and power shortages are intertwined with political...

Geneva, March 20 The Baloch National Movement (BNM) called on the international community to take urgent action against widespread human rights violations in Balochistan, accusing Pakistani authorities of weaponizing the law to suppress dissent, target civilians, and systematically silence the...

New Delhi, March 19 – The Indian National Congress strongly condemned the Central government today for what it described as a systematic crackdown on social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, and other similar micro-blogging sites.Party spokesperson and Chairperson of social...

Dhaka, March 19 – Several rights groups have written to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging him to take concrete steps to protect human rights and uphold press freedom in the country.In a joint letter, the Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other human rights...

Kabul, March 9 – The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan strongly condemned the unlawful detention of women activists and members of civil society during the Women’s March in Islamabad, organized on International Women’s Day.“Peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental...

Bengaluru, March 9 – The Karnataka government stated on Monday that it had not imposed any restrictions on the media within Vidhana Soudha. The government also defended its earlier order, which asked the media to take statements and reactions only at the West Gate of Vidhana Soudha.A statement...

Srinagar, March 4 The chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Wednesday that authorities should respect the right to peaceful protest, and demanded the release of those detained during protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."The right to...

March 3, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has suggested a Select Committee of the House to review the use of "Vande Mataram."In his remarks during the discussion on the Motion of thanks to the Governor's address in the Assembly session today, the Chief Minister said the matter is both...

New Delhi, March 2 The youth wings of INDIA bloc parties on Monday extended support to the Indian Youth Congress and its national president Uday Bhanu Chib, who was arrested in connection with the "naked protest" during the recent AI Impact Summit in Delhi, according to a statement.The India...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday welcomed the Kerala High Court's order to halt the release of the film "The Kerala Story 2- Goes Beyond," alleging that it was made with the intention of damaging the state's communal harmony and social fabric.In a...