Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Extortion Case Against Trio
Karnataka High Court dismisses petition to quash extortion case against three individuals. Justice M Nagaprasanna upholds police investigation. Read the full details.
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Loan Agents Face Probe for Threats, Harassment in Kolkata
Kolkata Airport Police investigate loan recovery agents for criminal intimidation, obscene threats, and online harassment targeting a borrower's family, including a minor. Read the full report.
Madras HC calls preventive detention laws 'draconian'
Madras High Court grants interim bail to a YouTube journalist, declaring his detention illegal. The court strongly criticizes preventive detention laws as antithetical to fundamental rights.
SNDP's Natesan calls journalist 'extremist' at press meet
SNDP general secretary Vellappally Natesan faces criticism for terming a TV journalist an 'extremist' after facing tough questions. Read about the incident and the reactions it triggered.
Kerala Journalists Condemn Vellappally Natesan's Remarks
The Kerala Union of Working Journalists slams SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan for his derogatory comments targeting a female TV reporter. Read about the controversy and demands for an apology.
128 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 2025: IFJ Report
The International Federation of Journalists reports 128 media workers killed in 2025, with the Middle East being the most dangerous region. Read the shocking details and global impact.
Bajwa Slams AAP Over FIRs on RTI Activist, Journalists
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
EC Issues Strict Warning on Intimidation of Electoral Staff
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Halvad man files extortion case over social media threats
A transporter from Halvad accuses two men of demanding Rs 5 lakh, threatening to viral obscene content. Police register case under BNS, launch search. Read the full details.
Nepal press freedom violations triple in 2025, report finds
A new report reveals a shocking three-fold increase in press freedom violations in Nepal during 2025, with 118 journalists affected and two killed. Read the full details and analysis.
JFK's Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at 35. The family confirmed the news. Read her inspiring story.
JFK's Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, passes away after a courageous fight with rare leukemia. Read her powerful story of resilience.
JFK's Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies of Cancer at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and granddaughter of JFK, passes away at 35. Her family confirms the tragic news. Read about her life and a bizarre bear cub story linked to RFK Jr.
Dumka Police Officer Suspended for Assaulting Journalist
Dumka SP suspends Hansdiha OC Tarachand for assaulting journalist Mrityunjay Pandey. A departmental probe has been initiated. Read the full details of the incident and the journalists' protest.
Goa: Four booked for assault, threatening woman in Sancoale
Verna police register FIR against four men for assault, criminal intimidation, and outraging modesty of a woman in Sancoale's Upasnagar. PSI Pramil Fernandes leads the investigation.
Former journalist arrested for extortion bid on Bengaluru cops
A former journalist was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly demanding Rs 15 lakh from three police inspectors to suppress a news story. The case follows a major drug bust in the city. Read the full details.
Major Bhopal Police Raid in Irani Dera Nets Accused, Stolen Items
Bhopal police conducted a major combing operation in Irani Dera, arresting wanted accused and seizing stolen motorcycles, fake IDs, and a pistol. Locals resisted the action. Read the full details.
Surat man harassed with wife's morphed pics for 5 months
A 28-year-old Surat man faces 5 months of cyber harassment with morphed wife photos & threats. Vesu police register case under IT Act & BNS. Technical probe launched.
Journalist Ezrela Fanai Found Dead in Aizawl Home
Freelance journalist Ezrela Dalidia Fanaipari Fanai was discovered deceased in her Aizawl residence. Police found no evidence of foul play. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Bangladesh Journalist Demands Democracy, Rejects Religious State
A prominent Bangladeshi journalist delivers a powerful critique ahead of national polls, demanding true democracy over 'false propaganda' and a religious state. Read the full story.
Journalist Slams Politicisation of Bangladesh Student's Death
Bangladeshi journalist Zulkarnain Saer Khan condemns the politicisation of student leader Abrar Fahad's death, accusing Jamaat-e-Islami and Chhatra Shibir of exploiting the tragedy. Read the full analysis.
BJP Accuses AAP of Manipulating Punjab GST Figures
BJP Punjab general secretary Anil Sarin alleges AAP government created an atmosphere of fear and loot in Punjab under GST. Claims of 16% revenue rise are deceptive, he says. Read the full details.
UN Expert: Impunity Fuels Media Attacks in Bangladesh
UN expert Irene Khan condemns rising mob violence against journalists in Bangladesh, blaming state impunity. Read her urgent call for government action to protect press freedom.
Bangladesh Media Under Siege Ahead of 2026 Elections
Journalists in Bangladesh report death threats, targeted surveillance, and intimidation before the 2026 national elections. Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were attacked by mobs. Read more.
Bangladesh Media Faces 'Right to Stay Alive' Crisis
Ahead of Bangladesh's 2025 elections, journalists face death threats and violent attacks. Editors warn the issue is no longer free speech, but survival. Read the full report.
Australian Sports Reporter Dies at 41 in LA Building Fall
Australian sports journalist Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, 41, died in Los Angeles after a tragic fall. The Stan Sport presenter was a beloved father and respected figure in sports media.
Sports Reporter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg Dies at 41 in LA Fall
Australian sports journalist Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, 41, died after a tragic fall in Los Angeles. The Stan Sport reporter covered Grand Slam tennis. Read the full story.
Bangladesh Journalists Say Right to Life at Stake
Bangladeshi journalists report their right to life is under threat as mobs target media. Police defend delayed response. Read the full report on the escalating press freedom crisis.
Indian-origin editor Shruti Chopra gets Freedom of London
Indian-origin journalist Shruti Tripathi Chopra awarded the Freedom of the City of London for her contributions to financial journalism and diversity. Read her inspiring journey.
Political Summons: When an Invitation is an Order
An analysis of how political 'invitations' from ruling parties function as coercive orders for opposition, bureaucrats, and business leaders. Explore the implications for Indian democracy and governance.
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