Freedom Of Expression

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 | Last Update : 12:20 PM IST

The action by Twitter was condemned at a meeting of party general secretaries on Sunday evening, where the leaders decided to take up this matter at all levels. (PTI File Photo)

Congress accuses Twitter of violating freedom of expression

The party also claimed that the Twitter handle of INC-TV was also suspended this morning

09 Aug 2021 4:07 PM

Aakar Patel | As democracy endangered, India’s global reputation hit

The Indian government today does not care what it does to Indians as long as it can continue on its path

02 Mar 2021 10:35 AM

A screen capture of one of the accounts that Twitter withheld (Image source: Twitter)

Comply with laws in India, take strong action against campaigns aimed at creating unrest: Govt to Twitter

The government questioned Twitter that allows fake and unverified accounts and questions its commitment to transparency

11 Feb 2021 1:40 AM

“Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, and we work hard to protect and defend this important civil liberty around the world," a Facebook spokesperson said.

Facebook miffed as Singapore government gets dissident's pages blocked

It is legally compelled to comply with government orders to block pages but criticised it saying the law would stifle voices on the internet

01 Jun 2020 8:47 PM

Court documents reveal Chinese journalist jailed for 15 years for attacking ruling party

The charge of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" is a catch-all that Chinese authorities use against people who criticise the regime

01 May 2020 11:56 AM

TV actor Payal Rohatgi gets bail

Rohatgi's counsellor Bhupendra Sahay Saxena moved the bail application in the court of district judge on Monday.

17 Dec 2019 5:31 PM

Will approach higher court: Payal Rohatgi's lawyer

Rohatgi was arrested and sent to eight-day judicial custody by a local court in Bundi, Rajasthan on Monday.

17 Dec 2019 10:19 AM

It is then a sign of the times that parents may find themselves guests in a marriage arranged by their offspring.

Wedded the way we want

These days it’s a marriage of two people, not two families, and the couple would like to do things their way.

20 Sep 2019 1:36 AM

Kannan Gopinathan, who was the secretary, power department of the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, submitted his resignation to the Home Ministry on August 21. (Photo: Facebook/ @kannan.gopinathan)

Officer who quit IAS over Centre's J&K move asked to return to work immediately

The Personnel Department of Daman and Diu has now asked him to attend the office till resignation is accepted.

29 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

Women were more vulnerable than anyone during the Taliban regime. (Photo: AFP)

Cyclist Kobra Salim takes part in #MyRedLine campaign

Afghan women go online to set #myredline for peace.

21 Apr 2019 11:59 AM

Those demanding proof of the air strike and the ones seeking votes donning military fatigues are equally wrong, the Sena said. (Photo: File)

Sena attacks BJP, says patriotism not the monopoly of a single party

Shiv Sena said falsely calling political opponents 'anti-national' is nothing but suppression of freedom of expression.

11 Mar 2019 1:48 PM

To Gauri, plain-speaking was the only way

Even Gauri, who spoke unceasingly for the downtrodden, became part of a rightwing-led smear campaign, becoming an icon of sacrilege.

05 Sep 2018 6:28 AM

Gauri, you died so we could live free

A year after Ms Lankesh’s death, her admirers and haters have come forward to mark her first death anniversary on Wednesday.

05 Sep 2018 6:24 AM

The defence minister said, 'There was a time when the BJP had only two MPs. Now, we are in power in 21 states thanks to the ‘sabka saath sabka vikas’ mantra of our government.' (Photo: PTI)

Party which imposed Emergency, now questions BJP, quips Sitharaman

'Party that imposed Emergency and curbed fundamental rights of the people is now questioning us on freedom of expression,' said Sitharaman.

06 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

Any person found guilty of creating or disseminating what authorities deem to be fake news can be punished with a maximum 10 yrs in jail or a fine of up to 500,000 ringgit. (Representational Image)

Malaysia proposes 10 years in jail, fine for ‘fake news’ as elections loom

Malaysia is ranked 144th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index.

26 Mar 2018 2:57 PM

Violence denotes failure of social imagination

Erosion of academic sobriety of universities paves the way for abuse of freedom of expression one way or another.

06 Mar 2018 1:32 AM

Creative fields need tolerance

The vandalism the producers and professionals have faced is attributed to extortion and is a comment on the challenges the film industry faces.

12 Nov 2017 12:03 AM

Cartoonist G. Balakrishnan (Photo: Facebook | cartoonistbala)

Cartoonist’s arrest is over-reaction by Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is no stranger to defamation cases against politicians and journalists.

07 Nov 2017 12:15 AM

Don’t compromise over freedom of expression

The content of the movie and a dalit writer’s books may be contentious and drew vehement opposition most recently.

23 Oct 2017 12:10 AM