Journlaists Of Newsclick Raided By Delhi Police Amid Chinese Funding Allegations
Delhi police, on October 3, raided the places of journalists of Newsclick, in allegations of irregularities in funding and Chinese investors' involvement. The raids started on October 3, morning, in New Delhi, confirmed the sources. The police seized laptops, mobile phones and other documents of journalists, associated with the news portal. Sanjay Rajoura, Bhasha Singh, Urmilesh, Prabir Purkayastha, Abhisar Sharma, Aunindyo Chakraborty and… read-more
Tags: newsclick, Journalists, Delhi Police, Raid, Chinese investors
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Elon Musk Invites Journalists To Earn More Money, Shares New Feature On X
Now 'X' formerly known as Twitter owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a unique opportunity for journalists, using 'X' platform. Elon Musk recently took to micro-blogging platform and said, now, only the lead image and the web link are shown with news posts. This might make posts shorter on users’ timelines so more content can be seen. Some users liked the change, but others preferred the old style.
Tags: Twitter CEO, X Platform, Elon Musk, Journalists, Earn More
Courtesy: News 18
"Journalists Are Doing Their Job' Says Harshvardhan On Dating Rumours
Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane finally spoke about dating rumours of him and actress Sanjeeda Sheikh. In a recent interview, Harshvardhan said, "It does not bother me because it is the job of journalists to write and they also have a weekly deadline." Expressing support to the journalists, "Sanam Teri Kasam" actor said that he respects the process of journalists and said, "They can write anything about me".
Tags: Journalists, Harshvardhan, Sanjeeda, TV ACTRESS, Dating Rumours
Courtesy: Latestly
Himachal Pradesh CM Withdraws Character Certificate Orders, Welcomes Journalists To Cover Modi's Event
After the controversial character certificate requirement, Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur announced the withdrawal of the mandatory orders. A day ahead of the PM Narendra Modi's event in Bilaspur, CM Thakur said, "I invite all journalists to cover PM's visit to the state on October 5. We've withdrawn official order and sought an explanation from issuing official." Notably, On October 5, PM Modi will inaugurate AIIMS in Bilaspur, Himachal… read-more
Tags: aiims bilaspur, PM Narendra Modi, Journalists, Character Certificate Controversy, Evt
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
US Asks China Not To Restrict Journalists At 2022 Winter Olympics In Beijing
US asked China not to limit access and movement for media covering the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year on November 4. Activists are advocating for a boycott of the games or for US officials to be barred from going because of China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. The Chinese Foreign Correspondents' Club expressed concern over… read-more
Tags: USA, China, Winter Olympics, beijing, Journalists
Courtesy: Reuters
French Govt Confirm Presence Of Pegasus In Journalists' Phones
According to the reports by French online investigative journal Mediapart, confirmed by France's national cyber-security ANSSI, Pegasus spyware has been discovered on the phones of two journalists. Reported on July 29, this is the world's first attestation by any government on a global spying scandal. "The study carried out by ANSSI is similar to Amnesty International's Security Lab report on the reality of the Pegasus infection," Mediapart… read-more
Tags: pegasus spyware, France, ANSSI, Journalists, Mediapart
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Journalist Booked For Allegations Against VHP Leader Champat Rai: UP Police
Journalist Vineet Narain and others were booked by UP Police for a Facebook post made against Champat Rai, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader and the general secretary of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The post alleged the leader's involvement in a land grab case, after which Rai's brother filed a complaint against the accused for false allegations. ''The Allegations against Champat Rai appear to be baseless," said the Bijnor police.
Tags: politics, VHP, Journalists, IPC section
Courtesy: The Quint
Editors Guild Welcomes SC Verdict On Vinod Dua Sedition Case
Signifying the "citizen's right to criticise or comment upon government measures", the Editors Guild of India appreciated the judgement of SC against journalist Vinod Dua's sedition case. Every journalist is entitled to protection specified under the Supreme Court’s 1962 judgment, said a bench of justice. “The Guild demands repeal of these draconian and antiquated laws that find no space in any modern liberal democracy,” the scribe body… read-more
Tags: Journalists, Supreme Court, Sedition, laws, Democracy
Courtesy: The Indian Express
C'garh Health Min Pens To Centre Seeking COVID Vaccine Jabs For Journos
The Chhattisgarh government has requested Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to include journalists in the frontline workers and vaccinate them on priority. Writing a letter, State Health Minister TS Singhdeo highlighted the surge in COVID-19 cases and district lockdowns while emphasizing on the need for vaccinating journalists. Reportedly, Singhdeo wrote to the Centre, after the Durg district collector, acting on the CM’s advice, imposed… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Health Ministry, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Vaccination, Journalists
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Amid Journo Protests, Manipur To Investigate Newspaper Office Attack
Manipur CM N Biren Singh has sanctioned a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the grenade attack wreaked on Imphal-based news daily 'Poknapham's office on February 14. Condemning the attack, editors and journalists from Manipur had collectively halted newspaper publications and television news broadcasts, besides organizing sit-in protests. The CM's decision arrived in response to a memorandum submitted by the All Manipur Working… read-more
Tags: Manipur, Journalists, Attack, SIT, CM N Biren Singh
Courtesy: NDTV