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‘World sees compromised PM panic’: Rahul slams Modi for ‘not taking’ Norwegian journalist’s questions

‘World sees compromised PM panic’: Rahul slams Modi for ‘not taking’ Norwegian journalist’s questions

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the joint press statement with Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Store, in Oslo on Monday, May 18, 2026. Photo credit: X/narendramodi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday (May 18, 2026) took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over allegations that he did not take questions from journalists in Norway, saying “when there is nothing to hide, there is nothing to fear”. The Congress leader made these remarks on X, while sharing a video of a journalist in Norway, where Mr. Modi was seen walking away as she tried to ask a question. “What happens to India’s image when the world sees a compromised PM panic and run from a few questions?” Mr. Gandhi said on X. When there is nothing to hide, there is nothing to fear. What happens to India’s image when the world sees a compromised PM panic and run from a few questions? https://t.co/tOO8vzESpf — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 18, 2026 MEA reply on press freedom The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (May …

Indian journalists honoured for exposing global rise in digital fraud

Indian journalists honoured for exposing global rise in digital fraud

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Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their work highlighting digital surveillance and cyber fraud. Anand and Sharma won the award, announced on Monday, in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category. They share the award with Natalie Obiko Pearson of Bloomberg. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala Blasters head coach, journalists asked to leave; club nearly lose their home just hours before ISL match vs Mumbai City

Kerala Blasters head coach, journalists asked to leave; club nearly lose their home just hours before ISL match vs Mumbai City

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 21, 2026 09:52 PM IST A fresh crisis was averted at the last minute in the Indian Super League (ISL), with the Kerala Blasters nearly losing the right to play at their designated home venue just 24 hours before their first home game of the season against Mumbai City FC, scheduled to be played at 7.30pm on Saturday. The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), owners of the Kaloor Stadium, officially known as the Jawaharlal Nehru International (JNI) Stadium, raised the rent that they had asked from the Blasters for using the venue as their home ground just two days before the fixture by Rs 2.2 lakh per match. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Additionally, the GCDA has also asked for a balance liability amount of just over Rs 22 lakh from the deposit that the Blasters had submitted last season, giving them a deadline of 4pm on Saturday to make the payments. A series of meetings took place over the course of the last two days leading up to the deadline. However, …

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches one-day medical camp for journalists in Haldwani

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches one-day medical camp for journalists in Haldwani

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the organisation of special medical and health camps for journalists, considering their lifestyle, heavy workload, and irregular routines. In compliance with these instructions, a one-day medical camp was organised on Thursday at the Haldwani Media Centre by the Information and Public Relations Department in collaboration with the Health and Medical Department. District Magistrate Lalit Mohan Rayal, Chief Medical Officer Nainital, and Joint Director Information Nitin Upadhyay attended the camp and reviewed the health services being provided. On this occasion, the District Magistrate said that healthy journalism is the foundation of a strong democracy, as free, fair, and fearless media play an important role in making the administration accountable and spreading awareness in society. He also said that the state government is sensitive towards the health and welfare of media representatives and ensuring their health security is among its priorities. In line with the public welfare vision of Chief Minister Dhami, the camp provided modern health facilities, including X-ray, ECG, BP, sugar, thyroid, and various blood tests. During the …

What to know about Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong journey from media mogul and activist to convict | World News

What to know about Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong journey from media mogul and activist to convict | World News

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The 78-year-old outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party awaits sentencing Monday after being convicted in December of conspiring to commit sedition and collude with foreign forces. Observers say his landmark trial came to symbolise a crackdown that began in 2020 on press and other freedoms that has changed Hong Kong, the former British colony that returned to China’s control in 1997. The Hong Kong government insists Lai’s case has nothing to do with press freedom, but instead is an example of righteousness upheld by the law. A migrant from mainland China, he made a fortune in the garment industry in Hong Kong and later founded the Apple Daily newspaper, where he wrote articles criticising the Chinese and Hong Kong governments for limiting freedoms. The publication eventually was shuttered and his words became trial evidence. Here is what to know about his unusual journey to political activism that has ended, at least for the moment, in prison. Story continues below this ad Lai was born in 1947 in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, once …

Annual sports competition for journalists on February 8

Annual sports competition for journalists on February 8

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The annual sports competitions for journalists under the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) will be held at the district stadium on February 8, Mallappa Sankin, president of KUWJ, said. In a release, Mr. Sankin said that Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar would inaugurate the event. Sharanappa Saladapur, Chairman of the Karnataka State Temperance Board; Baburao Kadlur, Chairman of the Yadgir Urban Development Board; and Bandappa Arali, president of the JD(S) city unit, will distribute awards to winners at the valedictory function on the same day. He said that a ₹5,000 cash prize and trophy would be distributed to winners of kabadi, volleyball, and cricket, and a medal for runners-up. Winners in shot put, 100-meter running competition, and the carrom and badminton single division competitions will be given a ₹1,000 cash prize and medals, he added. Published – February 06, 2026 07:21 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Uttarakhand Guv urges journalists to play role in making India a developed nation

Uttarakhand Guv urges journalists to play role in making India a developed nation

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Haridwar, Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh on Wednesday urged journalists to accept their responsibilities towards public interest, democratic values and nation-building as a pledge and play their role in making India a developed, self-reliant, and world leader by 2047. Uttarakhand Guv urges journalists to play role in making India a developed nation The Governor was addressing a programme on “The Role of Hindi Journalism in Nation Building after Independence,” the third phase of a series of programmes organised under the aegis of the Haridwar Press Club to commemorate 200 years of Hindi journalism. The Governor said that it is the responsibility of journalists to convey a positive message of nation-building to millions of people through their writing. He said that journalism questions those in power with truth, wisdom, and values, and keeps public interest at the centre; this is the true spirit of democracy. The Governor said that Hindi is the soul of India and Hindi journalism has made a significant contribution to the country’s independence and subsequent nation-building. Expressing his views as the …

‘Of all the away Ashes defeats this century, this one is lamest’: Former England players, journalists slam players and management for losing urn after 11 days | Cricket News

‘Of all the away Ashes defeats this century, this one is lamest’: Former England players, journalists slam players and management for losing urn after 11 days | Cricket News

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What was billed as a bold challenge to Australia’s dominance has unravelled into one of the most chastising tours in recent memory after Ben Stokes and his England side lost the third Ashes Test at Adelaide by 82 runs on Sunday to go 3-0 down in the five Test series and lose the urn in a mere 11 days. The defeat prompted criticism from former England captains, senior journalists and broadcasters alike. From questions over preparation and professionalism to doubts about leadership and ideology, the verdict has been brutal and near-unanimous. Here are some scathing yet honest reactions: “England have had a cockiness about them for three years and the entire cricketing world has wanted to shut them up as a result. This tour has been humbling for them and the ‘RonBall’ T-shirts that the Aussies wore on the Adelaide Oval pitch after winning were the perfect example of that. I don’t think they have been ready for Australia full stop. Scrutiny. It’s your technique, mentality, and you as a person. Any fragility is exposed …

CM Stalin hands over orders to provide monthly pension of ₹12,000 to 42 retired journalists

CM Stalin hands over orders to provide monthly pension of ₹12,000 to 42 retired journalists

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin hands over orders for providing a monthly pension of ₹12,000 to 42 retired journalists | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A total of 3,674 journalists has been enrolled as members in the Journalist Welfare Board and funds to the tune of ₹8.56 lakh has been granted for the welfare of over 80 journalists so far, a release said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday handed over orders for providing a monthly pension of ₹12,000 to 42 retired journalists. Minister M.P. Saminathan, Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam and senior officials were also present. An official release said that funds from the Journalist Welfare Fund have been granted to benefit a total of 59 journalist families since the DMK government assumed office. It has also enhanced the sum granted from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to journalist families in case of death. Since assuming office in May 2021, the State government has granted funds for the medical treatment of 16 journalists to the tune of ₹30.61 lakh. In July 2022, the funds towards medical …

Committee to Protect Journalists writes to PM Modi, urges him to address the matter of jailed journalists

Committee to Protect Journalists writes to PM Modi, urges him to address the matter of jailed journalists

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The CPJ said the “continued detention and harassment of journalists risks eroding India’s reputation as the world’s largest democracy and a leading voice of the Global South”. Photo: X/@pressfreedom Ahead of International Human Rights Day on December 10, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to draw his attention to the matter of journalists imprisoned in the country. Also Read | Committee to Protect Journalists seeks security for journalist Rana Ayyub and her father The CPJ said the “continued detention and harassment of journalists risks eroding India’s reputation as the world’s largest democracy and a leading voice of the Global South”. “To mark International Human Rights Day, we ask that your government take steps to allow all journalists imprisoned in India to return to their families and continue their work without fear of reprisal,” it said. “India currently holds two journalists in prison on a combination of security, anti-terror, and State-level criminal charges, CPJ data shows. One of those is Rupesh Kumar Singh, an independent journalist from the …