freedom of speech

Ahmedabad, March 9 – India captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the importance of supporting players during difficult phases, saying that trust and support within the team played a key role in India's triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.After India defeated New Zealand in the...

Islamabad, March 5 – Pakistani authorities continue to frame youth discontent as a security challenge rather than an economic failure. Years of suppression have fractured unity among young protesters, shifting activism towards an identity-based mobilization instead of inclusive activism against...

Quetta, March 3 – Several families of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) were prevented by Pakistani police from holding a press conference at the Quetta Press Club, according to local media, citing family members.The families alleged that police cordoned off the press...

Ottawa, March 2 – The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, stated that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, according to local media reports.“There is...

New Delhi, February 27 Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna on Friday said that the media cannot perform its role under constraint, fear, or influence, and the most serious threats to press freedom arise not from direct censorship but from regulations, ownership rules, licensing laws, and...

Kochi, February 26 In a setback for the makers of 'The Kerala Story 2–Goes Beyond', the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the film, saying that there was prima facie a clear failure by the CBFC to apply its mind to the requirements of the law.The court also noted that "the...

New Delhi, February 23 A law student from the Campus Law Centre approached the Delhi High Court on Wednesday to challenge Delhi University's decision to ban public meetings, processions, demonstrations, and protests on campus for a month due to concerns about traffic obstruction, threats to...

New Delhi, February 25 Observing that fraternity is a critical element for national unity and social cohesion, the Supreme Court has said that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any particular community based on religion, language, caste, or region.The top court...

New Delhi, February 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea seeking a ban or a change in the title of the upcoming film "Yadav Ji ki Love Story," saying the name does not portray the Yadav community in a poor light.A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan rejected...

New Delhi, February 24 – Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Vikram Singh has described the Youth Congress's shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as extremely shameful and demanded stricter police action against those involved.The protest took place on February 20 at Bharat...

Washington, February 24 – The National Endowment for Democracy supported political and civic actors in Bangladesh in the lead-up to the 2024 collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government, supporting electoral reforms, voter education, and independent reporting, its president told US lawmakers on...

New Delhi, February 24 – A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court to prevent the release of the feature film “Yadav Ji Ki Love Story”, which is scheduled for nationwide release on Friday, alleging that the film’s title and portrayal risk reinforcing caste-based stereotypes and disrupting...

Guwahati, February 19 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday released a 20-point "charge sheet" against the BJP-led Assam government here, accusing the state administration of corruption and using its machinery to instill fear among minorities.A BJP spokesperson dismissed the...

New Delhi, February 19 The student group, Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS), joined other organizations at a press conference on Thursday in the North campus to protest the Delhi University order banning protests, demonstrations, and public meetings on campus for a month, according to a statement...

New Delhi, February 19 – French President Emmanuel Macron defended his views on freedom of speech in the face of criticism and partial quotes of his earlier remarks, while linking it to broader themes of mutual respect in international relations, including Indo-French defence partnerships...

New Delhi, February 19 Criticism of the government, as long as it does not incite violence, was completely permitted in a democracy and cannot be used to justify invoking the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Foundation for Media Professionals contended before the Delhi High Court...

New Delhi, February 19 – The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the upcoming film, previously titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat', after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the top court that the controversial title and all related promotional materials had been withdrawn.A bench of...

New Delhi, February 17 Following Delhi University's decision on Tuesday to ban public meetings, processions, and protests on campus for a month, several student and teachers' groups have demanded that the order be withdrawn, calling it unconstitutional and anti-student.Student and teachers'...

New Delhi, February 17 Social media platform X told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that any content related to satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in cases seeking protection of personal rights.Justice Jyoti Singh was hearing a lawsuit filed by...

New Delhi, February 14 – A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install "display boards" at police stations, court complexes, and public offices, highlighting the penal provisions and punishments for filing...