Tag: Journalists
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Amit Shah, JP Nadda wish journalists on occasion of National Press Day
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar reiterated that freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is responsible freedom.
November 16, 2020 -
Editors Guild of India urges police to respect constitutional freedoms of journalists
The statement comes after the recent case of an FIR being filed against senior journalist Vinod Dua based on a complaint by Naveen Kumar, who was identified as a spokesperson of the BJP.
June 9, 2020 -
US asks China not to interfere with American journalists in Hong Kong
In February, China kicked out three journalists from The Wall Street Journal after the newspaper ran an opinion piece on the coronavirus crisis with a headline that Beijing deemed racist.
May 18, 2020 -
Mamata Banerjee announces health insurance up to Rs 10 lakh for journalists on World Press Freedom Day
'Press is the fourth pillar in a democracy and must perform its duties fearlessly,' she said.
May 3, 2020 -
Worst kind of occupational hazard: Union minister seeks insurance for journalists covering pandemic
The Delhi government started COVID-19 testing for mediapersons from Wednesday after 53 journalists tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Mumbai.
April 24, 2020 -
Delhi govt to conduct COVID-19 test on mediapersons in national capital: CM Arvind Kejriwal
While responding to a tweet in which a person requested the CM to arrange mass COVID-19 test for mediapersons in Delhi on the lines of the one carried out in Mumbai, Kejriwal said, 'Sure. We will do that.'
April 21, 2020 -
Pulitzer Prize announcement postponed as ‘board includes journalists reporting on Coronavirus pandemic’
Pulitzer Prize administrator Dana Canedy said, 'More than ever, this moment highlights journalism's mission to provide a vital public service. It also demonstrates literature and the arts' ability to transport and uplift the human spirit during trying times.'
April 8, 2020 -
Wall Street Journal reporters expelled from China after controversial headline
The newspaper's publisher said the outlet was 'deeply disappointed' with China's decision and that none of the journalists being expelled had 'any involvement' with the opinion piece in question.
February 24, 2020 -
Russia passes law to label journalists as foreign agents in another move to curb freedom of press
Russia first passed legislation allowing media organisations to be slapped with the label in 2017, after Kremlin-funded RT television was declared a foreign agent in the United States.
December 3, 2019 -
Scuffle between journalists, JNU students during press conference
On Monday, hundreds of JNU students marched towards the parliament in protest against the hostel fee hike.
November 19, 2019 -
3 in 5 journalists in India face work-related threats: Survey
76 per cent journalists said that either no safety protocol existed in their organisations or that they were not trained for safety issues.
November 15, 2019 -
Which govt wing purchased Pegasus, who gave instructions for snooping: Congress to Centre
Kapil Sibal's remarks came a day after the government, under fire from journalists and the Opposition, demanded a clarification from WhatsApp and questioned why it had kept the information about spying on Indian citizens hidden from the Indian authorities despite recent meetings with the company CEO.
November 2, 2019 -
‘Quickly resolved privacy breach issue, notified Indian authorities in May’: WhatsApp
The explanation comes after the Union government on Thursday asked WhatsApp for a report on allegations of breach of security.
November 2, 2019 -
The Statesman Awards 2018: Four journalists awarded for rural and environment reporting
Rakhi Ghosh , a freelance journalist, writing for The Wire, has secured the first prize while Shruti Jain, also writing for The Wire, has secured the second prize.
September 17, 2019 -
Govt to frame legislation to protect jobs of journalists facing retrenchment: CM
Miss Banerjee also announced a slew of measures to extend help to journalists.
July 24, 2019 -
Putting the brakes on media?
Significantly, although the Trinamool Congress has a longstanding feud with Chowdhury, it decided to bury the hatchet for the moment on the Karnataka crisis.
July 17, 2019 -
Sports Journalists Day: Celebrating sports as vehicle for global peace
Sports Journalists Day is celebrated to encourage the members of the sports media fraternity to strive for further excellence in their profession.
July 2, 2019