India youth protests highlight mistrust in ‘lapdog’ media
India ranks 157th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index, down 17 places from 2013.
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Rights groups have raised concerns about press freedom since Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 2014, citing growing hostility towards journalists perceived as critical of the government. At New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site, many students said they relied on social media and independent platforms. “It is disheartening to see news channels,” said Sukhjeet Narula, 28, a software professional. “They brand every protest anti-national.” The immediate backlash saw protesters target TV journalists. The announcement follows Zuma's visit to India last month, when he met political and business figures, and was photographed with one of the Gupta brothers, Ajay.
Furthermore, The government is reviewing the diplomatic support provided to former heads of state travelling abroad after former president Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India, which prompted the recall of South Africa's high commissioner Anil Sooklal.
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Rights groups have raised concerns about press freedom since Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 2014, citing growing hostility towards journalists perceived as critical of the government.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaAt New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site, many students said they relied on social media and independent platforms. “It is disheartening to see news channels,” said Sukhjeet Narula, 28, a software professional. “They brand every protest anti-national.” The immediate backlash saw protesters target TV journalists.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaThe announcement follows Zuma's visit to India last month, when he met political and business figures, and was photographed with one of the Gupta brothers, Ajay.
according to Sowetan LiveThe government is reviewing the diplomatic support provided to former heads of state travelling abroad after former president Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India, which prompted the recall of South Africa's high commissioner Anil Sooklal.
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