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Judicial interventions in ongoing cases against NewsClick: A timeline of events

We take a look at the chronology of events pertaining to interventions by High Courts in the ongoing cases against NewsClick

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Raid at NewsClick a warning shot: R. Rajagopal

The raid at the office of NewsClick in Delhi and the arrest of its editor Prabir Purkayastha are a warning shot. It is a warning for the entire media. ‘‘If the media are still going to ignore the warning we are digging our own grave,’‘ R. Rajagopal, Editor-at-Large, The Telegraph,…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakravarty have been arrested. Further investigation is in progress, the Deputy Commissioner of Police said.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

AAP slams Centre over NewsClick raids, calls PM Modi a ‘coward for raiding journalists’

AAP slams BJP-led Centre for raids on NewsClick premises; Priyanka Kakkar says Modi govt "scared" of journalists, "pretending to fight China" by arresting them. ED had earlier probed firm's funding; Special Cell now continuing searches on basis of ED inputs. Case filed against NewsClick under UAPA for alleged pro-China propaganda.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Congress alleges NewsClick raids ‘distraction from explosive findings of Bihar caste survey’

Congress alleges raids on NewsClick journalists a "fresh distraction" from explosive caste survey findings in Bihar & demand for caste census across India. Pawan Khera says PM resorts to distraction when faced with questions. Supriya Shrinate slams govt for raiding & intimidating journalists. ED earlier raided firm & Special Cell…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media

Indian police raided the offices of a news website that’s under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China, as well as the homes of several of its journalists, the latest in a series of investigations into the finances of independent media in India

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

‘Targeted harassment campaign’: Press bodies condemn police searches against NewsClick

Multiple press bodies have condemned the Delhi police’s UAPA case against NewsClick and its search of journalists’ houses this morning.

Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2023

NewsClick raids | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur says investigating agencies are independent, they act according to law

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said investigating agencies are independent and they act according to law

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home

CPI(M) Kerala State Sececratary M V Govindan denies police raid on Sitaram Yechury's house. Police arrested employees of NewsClick, a CPI(M)-owned online publishing portal, and seized laptops/phones. Govindan says Sangh Parivar's intolerance to ideological opposition leads to police charges/ED raids against dissenters. CPI(M) to rally secular/democratic forces to counter Sangh…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

UAPA case against NewsClick, journalists detained, cops search homes

The Delhi Police Special Cell has lodged a fresh case against NewsClick under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The houses of several journalists were searched in the national capital on Tuesday and around 10 of them were detained. 

Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2023