journalist-photographer-journalist. Writer, part-time dreamer & full-time procrastinator. retweets not endorsements. India Representative for @rsf_inter
New Delhi, India
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Experts say there is a direct link between majoritarian politics, hypernationalism, and a general decline in institutional trust — especially the judiciary — leading to increased instances of attacks against the judges.
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@X told #DelhiHighCourt that takedown notices sent to @internetfreedom and @SFLCin were fake. An internal inquiry revealed that the notices, allegedly sent by #DelhiPolice, were infact sent by an imposter and a complaint has been filed in this regard. nitter.cf/SFLCin/status/21185844…
"There cannot be any temporary suspension of a fundamental right," #SupremeCourt said ruling that the 24hr countdown to produce an accused before a magistrate kickstarts from time of detention & not formal arrest, clarifying that attempts to distinguish the two is unsustainable.
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It will not be an overstatement to say that Social Media Platfroms especially @Meta @facebook @instagram @X @YouTube have played a role in bringing this on themselves
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ReportersWithoutBorders (@RSF_inter) profile on 33 “press freedom predators” - who targeted journalists & media outlets, have one thing in common: A hatred of press freedom.
The weapons may differ but goals are the same: to silence independent voices.
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To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on 2 November, we've released our 2026 Press Freedom Predators List. Building on the World Press Freedom Index, the list highlights the actors responsible for the decline in press freedom. Behind the worrying statistics, setbacks and obstacles are people who need to be held to account. 👇
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Have repeatedly said this. The law in our country applies only to the poor.
#BREAKING "He is a sitting judge. He will cooperate.": Kerala HC halts arrest of sitting judge whose minor son allegedly caused fatal car crash.
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Adani is suing me for ₹50 crore, apparently valuing the damage to his reputation at that amount.
I contend that wealth acquired through alleged wrongdoing does not confer credibility or reputation.
My valuation of that reputation? ₹0.
And if the reputational damage is zero, the compensation should be zero.
₹50 crore demanded. ₹0 deserved.
#SupremeCourt issued notice to the Centre after @publishers_news (digital wings of legacy media orgs) said #DigitalPersonalDataProtection Act mandating consent from persons being investigated would virtually “close down newsrooms” & is tantamount to a “pre-censorship regime”.
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INTERESTING: In Serbia, student-led protests have ended Aleksandar Vučić’s 12-year grip on power. In Brazil, Lula defeated the odds and Bolsonaro despite Trump backing his rival.
For those drawing parallels with India, a note of caution: political change is never a copy-paste exercise. India has its own institutions, electorate, political culture and social realities. What happens elsewhere cannot be mechanically replicated here.
But one truism of life and politics endures beyond national boundaries : Arrogance invites a reckoning ; humility is the wiser course. Never take the people—or their mandate—for granted in a democracy.🙏
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"Show me the evidence, not the insinuation," says @sardesairajdeep. He further adds, "investigate the foreign hand if there is evidence but don’t use it to deflect questions about the government’s own actions." Should dissenting citizens face labels before their questions receive answers?
#ForeignHand #PoliticalDebate #Dissent #Protests #DemocraticNewsroom | @PreetiChoudhry
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A glimpse into 'Beyond the Report Button: Rethinking Digital Rights and Remedies.'
On 29 September 2026, we brought together voices from across the digital rights ecosystem in New Delhi to discuss the gaps in online grievance redressal, the challenges of cyber fraud, and how platforms can be held more accountable.
Here’s a look back at the event. Read our full event report here: sflc.in/event-report-beyond-…
#freespeech #FoE #onlineharms #cybersecurity
@povmumbai @thewire_in @DEFindia @rakesh1464 @riotsjain @RSF_inter @AppealsCentre @logic @CashlessCnsmr @SaketGokhale @AMS_Shardul
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Legal experts have called the detentions of protestors & others “illegal” and have questioned Delhi Police’s refusal to allow anti-CEC protests. They also said “reasonable apprehension” to avoid violence can’t be used as a reason to stop demonstrations.
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RSF condemns an intolerable crackdown on the press in #India : around 40 journalists were detained while covering protests against the electoral roll revision on 10 & 11 October. Some were assaulted or had their equipment damaged.👇 rsf.org/en/unprecedented-pol…
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RSF condemns an intolerable crackdown on the press in #India : around 40 journalists were detained while covering protests against the electoral roll revision on 10 & 11 October. Some were assaulted or had their equipment damaged.👇 rsf.org/en/unprecedented-pol…
.@RSF_inter recorded around 40 journalists covering protests across the country against the controversial electoral roll revision were detained by the police on Oct 10-11. RSF condemns this crackdown against reporters who are simply doing their job.
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An estimated 40 journalists have faced police harassment and detention while reporting the ongoing protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Journalists who were detained spoke about how they were treated and solidarity march was held. @boomlive_in
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Delhi protests: Contempt of court plea filed in Supreme Court over police detention of journalists
report by @ritureports
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Delhi protests: Contempt of court plea filed in Supreme Court over police detention of journalists
Read here: barandbench.com/news/litigat…
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Petition filed in Supreme Court over the alleged detention, dragging and manhandling of journalists, including women reporters, while covering protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The petition, filed by Network of Women in Media, India, says the alleged police action continued despite the Supreme Court’s direction that journalists should not be hindered in discharging their duties. It seeks binding safeguards and an independent inquiry.
