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BJP’s Suresh Gopi slammed for ‘aggressive’ behaviour towards woman journalist

Kerala actor and BJP politician Suresh Gopi has been criticised by press groups for inappropriate behaviour towards a woman journalist.

Newslaundry · Oct 28, 2023

NL Interview: MediaOne editor on SC judgement and ‘anti-establishment’ journalism

In a landmark judgement on April 5, the Supreme Court quashed the central government’s telecast ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne. 

Newslaundry · Apr 8, 2023

Newspapers today: When Modi and friends star in full-page ads, news reports, even edit pages

For the beleaguered independent media in India, a gradually disappearing species, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the MediaOne case is important in more ways than one. There is, of course, no guarantee that the governing party will heed the words of the court as it continues to emasculate the media…

Newslaundry · Apr 6, 2023

'Can you deny information?': SC questions govt over MediaOne ban

Questioning the ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne, the Supreme Court said the centre has imposed restrictions in the name of national security without disclosing specific reasons.

Newslaundry · Nov 3, 2022

Security clearance from home ministry isn’t required to renew broadcast licence: MediaOne to SC

Security clearance from the home ministry is not a requirement while renewing a television channel’s broadcast licence, Malayalam channel MediaOne argued at the Supreme Court today.

Newslaundry · Nov 1, 2022

‘Media restrictions are a denial of democracy’: Kerala media union hits out at governor

A media body in Kerala has hit out at governor Arif Mohammed Khan for reportedly barring four news channels from attending his press conference. 

Newslaundry · Oct 25, 2022

Not bound to disclose reason: Centre to SC on MediaOne ban

In an affidavit filed in the MediaOne case, the central government has told the Supreme Court that it cannot disclose the reasons for banning the Malayalam news channel due to national security, Live Law reported.

Newslaundry · Jun 2, 2022

Renewal of permission for a TV channel is not a matter of right for a company, govt. tells SC

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting files affidavit in Supreme Court in MediaOne telecast ban case

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022

SC stays centre’s MediaOne ban on ‘security’ grounds

Staying the central government’s ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne over “security grounds”, the Supreme Court allowed the channel to be aired in an interim order on Tuesday, Live Law reported. The channel had filed an appeal challenging the central government’s decision.

Newslaundry · Mar 15, 2022

SC asks govt for material used to justify ban on MediaOne

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the central government asking it to produce the material based on which it refused to renew the broadcasting licence of Malayalam news channel MediaOne, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Mar 10, 2022