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‘Arrest is imminent’: CBI raids on Harsh Mander, FIR filed

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today. 

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2024

From ‘path-breaking’ demonetisation to Bal Narendra’s heroics: Hits and misses of Modi museum

A bigger than life-size digital board plastered with a beaming face of Prime Minister Narendra sets the stage for the newly-opened Narendra Modi gallery at its entrance at Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society in Lutyens’ Delhi. 

Newslaundry · Feb 1, 2024

Plea challenging IT Rules amendment: Split verdict from Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court today delivered a split verdict in petitions challenging the amendment to the IT Rules, which allows the government to identify “fake news” about itself on social media, Livelaw reported. 

Newslaundry · Jan 31, 2024

WAN-IFRA awards: Newslaundry app bags gold as the best innovative digital product

The Newslaundry app has been honoured as the ‘Best Innovative Digital Product’ at the Digital Media Awards South Asia 2023. The award in its seventh edition, is organised by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). 

Newslaundry · Jan 30, 2024

‘Sony’s criminal design to start merger and withdraw’: Subhash Chandra

“I can prove it was Sony’s criminal design to start the merger process and then withdraw,” Zee Entertainment Enterprises chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra has told The Economic Times in an interview.

Newslaundry · Jan 29, 2024

ED raids Subhash Chandra-owned Essel Group’s Mumbai office: Report

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches at Essel Group’s Mumbai office, which also serves as the office premises for Zee Media, ET Now reported, citing sources.

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2024

Broadcast code violation? AIR uses image with BJP symbol to report on Modi scheme launch

In a report about the launch of various central government projects, state broadcaster All India Radio used a picture that contained the BJP’s poll symbol – in an ostensible violation of the AIR Broadcast Code.

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2024

Over-the-top coverage, bounty of ads: The saffron hues of Big Media on Ram Mandir

This was the first paragraph of the front-page story in The Times of India on January 23:

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2024

Questions on police inaction after News7 Tamil reporter attacked with ‘sickles and knives’

A News7 Tamil reporter in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur was attacked with “sickles and knives” by a group of unidentified men on Wednesday night. According to The News Minute, the group slashed Nesaprabhu leaving severe injuries.

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2024

3 from right-wing group held for attacking FTII students over Babri mosque banner

Three members of a right-wing group have been arrested for assaulting students on the campus of Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, police said on Tuesday.

Newslaundry · Jan 23, 2024