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‘Only the latest action against journalists in India’: What global press said on NewsClick raids

In the wake of this week’s unprecedented police action against journalists linked to NewsClick, several international news organisations have turned their attention to the searches, seizures and arrests.

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BJP’s Sambit Patra compares Sanjay Singh’s arrest to that of Khaira, accuses AAP of ‘double standards’

BJP’s Sambit Patra said “It is the character of the AAP to do corruption openly, and they start politics when caught,” claiming that the documents seized from Sanjay Singh are likely to point to a “very big AAP leader”.

The Hindu

Over Rs 22 cr foreign funds under freeze after MHA action, confident of legal relief: CPR

More than Rs 22 crore in foreign funds has been “under freeze” at the Centre for Policy Research, according to the Delhi-based think tank’s latest annual report. The freeze emanates from the suspension of CPR’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in February this…

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Congress Working Committee meeting likely on October 9 in Delhi

A Congress Working Committee meeting is likely to be held on October 9 in Delhi, to discuss various issues from the Women Reservation Act to the caste-based census. Read further on Dynamite News:

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KTR launches tirade against both Congress and BJP

KTR slams Congress, BJP for cheating Telangana; inaugurates irrigation scheme, lays foundation stone for oil palm factory. He accuses Congress of depriving people of proper drinking water, power cuts, and making false promises. He accuses BJP of diverting tax revenue from Telangana and neglecting the State. KCR's dynamic leadership has…

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan to attend meeting in Delhi on Left-wing extremism

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet PM Modi, Union Ministers in Delhi on Oct 5. He will discuss pending State issues, including bifurcation, Polavaram, steel plant & medical colleges. He may also discuss arrest of TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu & political strategies for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

NewsClick raids | Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists

Dozens of media orgs urge CJI to intervene in raids against NewsClick. Protestors demand accountability of State agencies & officers who overstep the law. Letter to CJI requests norms to discourage seizure of journalists’ phones & laptops & guidelines for interrogation. #PressFreedom

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Kargil migrant voters flood back as discontent is palpable

Kargil's migrant population of over 6,000 students and professionals returned to vote in record numbers (78%) in the LAHDC-K polls, 8% higher than 2018. Families like Muzaffar Ali's from Kaksar village, with 23 eligible members, and Muhammad Hamza, a tour operator in New Delhi, rushed back to cast their votes.…

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‘Worst time for journalism in India’: Outrage at Press Club protest over NewsClick searches

“Free the press”; “stop harassing Indian media”; “say no to persecution of the media”. These were jottings on several posters and banners as the clock ticked past 4 pm, and journalists, academics, writers and activists began to fill the courtyard at the Press Club of India in Lutyens’ Delhi.

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CM condemns raid on NewsClick

CM Vijayan condemns police action against NewsClick, an independent media outlet. He demands review of case and Central govt. to uphold media independence. Delhi police raided NewsClick offices, arrested owner/editor and seized laptops/phones.

The Hindu

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Arrested By Enforcement Directorate in Delhi Excise Case

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh arrested by Enforcement Directorate in Delhi Excise case. Read further on Dynamite News

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Gautam Navlakha, farm stir, Kashmir map: In Delhi cops’ application for NewsClick founder custody

NewsClick’s founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty have been sent to seven-day police custody following their arrest in a UAPA case against the organisation. However, the Delhi Police Special Cell had initially sought 15-day police custody for the two, alleging that there was electronic evidence suggesting a…

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Is Canada trying to pacify India after Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing?

After publicly accusing India of links to the assassination, Canada now wants to resolve differences quietly.

Al Jazeera

NewsClick slams bid to ‘stifle fearless voices’, founder moves court for copy of FIR

A day after NewsClick’s founder Prabir Purkayastha was arrested in a UAPA case against the organisation, his lawyers have approached the Patiala House Court in Delhi seeking a copy of the FIR. Purkayastha and NewsClick HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday and have been sent to seven-day police…

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The Independent UK

Indian police arrest editor, administrator of independent news site after conducting raids

Police in New Delhi have arrested the editor of a news website and one of its administrators after raiding the homes of journalists working for the site, which has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist-led government

The Hindu

Land-for-job scam case: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav

Delhi court grants bail to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and his son, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, in the land-for-jobs scam case of 2004-2009

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Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi and others in land-for-job scam case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Terror whip on media house’: Front pages on NewsClick police searches and arrests

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the news outfit’s HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested after hours of questioning by the Delhi Police special cell on Tuesday. They were sent to seven days in police custody this morning.

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ED arrests AAP MP Sanjay Singh in excise case, a day after two accused turned approvers

ED raids premises of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in connection with Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. Other linked people's premises also being covered

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker ever to be ousted in a U.S. House vote; Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Black day for Indian democracy: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after release from police detention

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee decries "black day for Indian democracy" as police detain him and other party leaders after sit-in at Union Rural Development Ministry. He accuses BJP of snatching rights of people of Bengal and Delhi Police of manhandling elected representatives. TMC to march to Raj Bhavan on Oct 5…

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NewsClick arrests: Journalists asked about farm protests, views on Oppn

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the news outfit’s HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested after hours of questioning by the Delhi Police special cell on Tuesday.

The Hindu

The shutdown of the Afghan embassy

Afghan embassy in Delhi closes, consulates remain open. India not recognising Taliban, but engaging with them in multilateral initiatives. India sending humanitarian aid, goods to Afghanistan through other countries. Taliban urging India to support its economic revitalisation. Embassy closure indicative of informal relationship between India and Afghanistan.

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New Delhi police launch fresh raids on Indian journalists

Critics said Tuesday's raids on NewsClick offices and journalists have targeted one of India's few remaining independent news outlets. NewsClick is under investigation for alleged funding from China.

The Hindu

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

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