Police did not show FIR, nor informed about particulars of offences: NewsClick
1 year, 2 months ago

Police did not show FIR, nor informed about particulars of offences: NewsClick

India Today  

The Delhi Police did not provide an FIR when it conducted raids on the NewsClick premises and the homes of several journalists and employees linked to it, said the online news portal on Wednesday. "What we have been able to gather is that Newsclick stands accused of offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, for purportedly carrying Chinese propaganda on its website," NewsClick said in a statement. The online news portal said police seized electronic devices from its premises and houses of employees "without any due process such as the provision of seizure memos, hash values of the seized data, or even copies of the data". NewsClick said it has been targeted by several government agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate, the Delhi Police's Economic Offences and the Income Tax Department since 2021.

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NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha released from Tihar after getting bail
7 months, 1 week ago

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha released from Tihar after getting bail

The Hindu  

NewsClick founder and editor Prabir Purkayastha was released from the Tihar Jail on May 15, hours after the Supreme Court declared his arrest “invalid” and a Delhi court granted him bail. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur directed Mr. Purkayastha’s release on furnishing bail bonds worth ₹1 lakh, on the condition that he shall not contact the witnesses and approvers associated …

Delhi court grants bail to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha after ‘invalid’ arrest; conditions imposed
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi court grants bail to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha after ‘invalid’ arrest; conditions imposed

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to NewsClick founder and editor Prabir Purkayastha in an Unlawful Activities Act case, after the Supreme Court declared his arrest “invalid”. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur directed Mr. Purkayastha’s release on furnishing bail bonds worth ₹1 lakh, on the condition that he shall not contact the witnesses and approvers associated with the case. …

SC passes release order to NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha in UAPA case
7 months, 1 week ago

SC passes release order to NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha in UAPA case

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared invalid the arrest and subsequent remand of NewsClick founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha by the Delhi police in connection with a case under the Unlawful Activities Act. Purkayastha had approached the apex court, challenging his arrest under the Unlawful Activities Act over alleged Chinese funding to promote anti-national propaganda. The High Court had rejected …

Delhi court takes cognizance of chargesheet in NewsClick Chinese propaganda case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court takes cognizance of chargesheet in NewsClick Chinese propaganda case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Tuesday took cognizance of the chargesheet filed by the Delhi police special cell in the NewsClick case, accusing the news portal of allegedly running Chinese propaganda with the intention of undermining India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on October 3 last year. Purkayastha …

Delhi Police file charge sheet against NewsClick in UAPA case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police file charge sheet against NewsClick in UAPA case

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on March 30 filed its first chargesheet against news portal NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha, in a case lodged under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, following allegations that they received funds through Chinese firms to spread pro-China propaganda. The chargesheet against NewsClick came nearly six months after the Delhi Police arrested Mr. Purkayastha …

Delhi Police files chargesheet against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayastha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police files chargesheet against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayastha

Op India  

The Delhi Police Special Cell filed a chargesheet on 30th March in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case against Prabir Purkayastha, the founder and editor of NewsClick, who was apprehended by the authorities on 3rd October last year along with Human Resources chief Amit Chakraborty for receiving illicit funding from China that was transferred via the United States. Special Cell …

NewsClick UAPA case: Delhi Police brings 8000-page chargesheet copy in a trunk; watch video
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NewsClick UAPA case: Delhi Police brings 8000-page chargesheet copy in a trunk; watch video

Live Mint  

NewsClick UAPA case: The Special Cell of Delhi Police will shortly file a chargesheet against the news portal NewsClick in Delhi's Patiala House court. A Delhi court earlier granted 10 more days to police for the completion of the investigation against NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha. The judicial custody of NewsClick's HR department head Amit Chakravarty, the accused-turned-approver, was …

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17

New Indian Express  

Later, they were sent to judicial custody on October 10 for ten days, which was extended to five more days and then to police custody for nine days. Earlier, Purkayastha’s counsel had vehemently denied the police charges, asking how his client, as a journalist doing a critical or impartial act of journalism about the government, could indulge in unlawful activities. …

NewsClick's HR head withdraws from SC plea against arrest under UAPA
11 months ago

NewsClick's HR head withdraws from SC plea against arrest under UAPA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty on Monday withdrew from the Supreme Court his petition against his arrest under the anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Act. Earlier this month, a Delhi court had allowed Chakravarty to turn an approver in the case lodged against the news portal under UAPA over allegations that it received money to spread …

Court Allows NewsClick HR Head Amit Chakravarty to Turn Approver in UAPA Case
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Court Allows NewsClick HR Head Amit Chakravarty to Turn Approver in UAPA Case

News 18  

A Delhi court has allowed NewsClick’s human resources department chief Amit Chakravarty to turn an approver in the case lodged against the news portal under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that it received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said on Tuesday. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur pardoned Chakravarty, arrested in the case, on an application he moved recently seeking …

Frontline On Air | Assault on NewsClick marks the lowest point for media freedom in India since Emergency
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Frontline On Air | Assault on NewsClick marks the lowest point for media freedom in India since Emergency

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 02, 2024 12:47 IST - 1 MIN READ The vicious and sweeping Delhi Police raids on the offices of NewsClick and the residences of virtually anyone associated with it; the indiscriminate seizure of the electronic devices of journalists and other employees without “any adherence to due process such as the provision of seizure memos, hash values of …

NewsClick case: HR head Amit Chakravarty moves court to turn approver
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NewsClick case: HR head Amit Chakravarty moves court to turn approver

Live Mint  

Amit Chakravarty, human resources department head of NewsClick, has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in a case related to pro-China propaganda, said a report by PTI citing court sources. He moved an application before special judge Hardeep Kaur last week, seeking pardon in the case and claiming he had material information that he was …

Newsclick HR head moves court asking to be approver, says he has material evidence against Prabir Purkayastha
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Newsclick HR head moves court asking to be approver, says he has material evidence against Prabir Purkayastha

Op India  

On 25th December, Amit Chakravarty, the Head of Human Resources at the online portal Newsclick, filed a plea in a Delhi court to become an approver in a case lodged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act against Newsclick and its founder. It is alleged that the news portal “received foreign funds from Chinese agents to spread anti-India propaganda, disrupt India’s …

Delhi court grants police 60 more days to complete NewsClick probe
1 year ago

Delhi court grants police 60 more days to complete NewsClick probe

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on December 22 granted the city police 60 more days to complete its probe in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that news portal NewsClick received money to spread pro-China propaganda in India. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur also extended the judicial custody of the news portal's founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources …

NewsClick claims its bank accounts frozen by I-T Department
1 year ago

NewsClick claims its bank accounts frozen by I-T Department

The Hindu  

Online news portal NewsClick claimed on Tuesday that its bank accounts have been frozen by the Income Tax Department and said it will undertake legal measures against this "unjust and cruel" action. "As of the evening of December 18, NewsClick has been unable to make any bank payments due to action by the Income Tax Department. This action, which has …

Delhi High Court dismisses China-funded NewsClick’s plea challenging orders passed by Income Tax Dept, demanding stay: Details
1 year ago

Delhi High Court dismisses China-funded NewsClick’s plea challenging orders passed by Income Tax Dept, demanding stay: Details

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the News Portal NewsClick plea challenging the orders dated November 3 and February 20 passed by the Income Tax Department and said it has not been able to make out a prima facie case in its favour. Newclick recently approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the orders dated November 3rd and February 20th, passed …

Court extends judicial custody of NewsClick founder, HR head
1 year ago

Court extends judicial custody of NewsClick founder, HR head

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Friday extended the judicial custody of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty until December 22. The two have been lodged in jail since October 3 in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case against them over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur of Patiala …

NewsClick case | ED issues fresh summons to American millionaire Neville Roy Singham
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick case | ED issues fresh summons to American millionaire Neville Roy Singham

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Shanghai-based American millionaire Neville Roy Singham, through the Ministry of External Affairs, in connection with the NewsClick case. Among the others named as accused are PPK Newsclick Studio Private Limited, its director Prabir Purkayastha and Jason Pfetcher, the then manager of US-based Worldwide Media Holdings LLC. “It was alleged that the said …

NewsClick founder tells SC he is not supplied with the grounds of his arrest
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick founder tells SC he is not supplied with the grounds of his arrest

The Hindu  

Online portal NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, booked under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, on November 6 told the Supreme Court that investigating authorities should at least supply him with the grounds of his arrest. Appearing before a Bench headed by Justice BR Gavai, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, for Mr. Purkayastha, said his plea fell squarely within the ambit of …

NewsClick case: Founder, HR head sent to judicial custody till December 1
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick case: Founder, HR head sent to judicial custody till December 1

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A Delhi Court on Thursday sent Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakraborty to judicial custody until December 1 in the case registered by the Delhi police special cell against them for allegedly receiving foreign funds through Chinese firms to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha Additional sessions judge Hardeep Kaur sent the …

Delhi court sends NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR head Amit Chakravarty to jail till December 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi court sends NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR head Amit Chakravarty to jail till December 1

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday sent NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR department head Amit Chakravarty to judicial custody till December 1 in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur sent both the accused to jail after they were produced before the court …

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR head Amit Chakravarty sent to judicial custody till Dec 1 – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR head Amit Chakravarty sent to judicial custody till Dec 1 – India TV

India TV News  

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR department head Amit Chakravarty was sent to judicial custody by Delhi court till December 1 in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur sent both the accused to jail after they were produced before the court on …

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty remanded to police custody till Nov 2
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty remanded to police custody till Nov 2

Op India  

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty have been remanded to Delhi police’s custody for nine days in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case against them. On 13th October, the Delhi High Court dismissed the pleas challenging the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakraborty. Following raids at 40 residences of journalists linked to NewsClick and their office …

NewsClick Arrests: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Prabir Purkayastha, HR Head Till October 25 In UAPA Case
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick Arrests: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Prabir Purkayastha, HR Head Till October 25 In UAPA Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday extended the judicial custody of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty till October 25 in the UAPA case registered following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda.Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur of Patiala House Courts extended the judicial custody for five more days.Purkayastha and. A Delhi Court on Friday …

NewsClick row: SC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty in UAPA case
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick row: SC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty in UAPA case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Delhi Police on pleas of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty against their arrest under anti-terror law UAPA. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its response by October 30 after senior advocates Kapil Sibal and …

Crackdown on NewsClick signals erosion of democratic values
1 year, 2 months ago

Crackdown on NewsClick signals erosion of democratic values

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 17, 2023 22:11 IST - 13 MINS READ On October 3, at around 6:30 am, there was a knock at the door of a 27-year-old reporter’s home in north Delhi. When he confirmed it, the reporter told Frontline that the ASI then said: “Aren’t you ashamed of working for China?”” The reporter, who joined NewsClick barely two …

The assault on NewsClick marks the lowest point for media freedom in India since Emergency
1 year, 2 months ago

The assault on NewsClick marks the lowest point for media freedom in India since Emergency

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 16, 2023 17:26 IST - 11 MINS READ The vicious and sweeping Delhi Police raids on the offices of NewsClick and the residences of virtually anyone associated with it; the indiscriminate seizure of the electronic devices of journalists and other employees without “any adherence to due process such as the provision of seizure memos, hash values of …

After setback in HC, NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha, HR head move Supreme Court against UAPA case
1 year, 2 months ago

After setback in HC, NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha, HR head move Supreme Court against UAPA case

Hindustan Times  

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty on Monday moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi high court order dismissing their plea against arrest in the UAPA case. The Supreme Court asked Purkayastha's counsel Kapil Sibal to circulate papers and said it would decide on its hearing. On Friday, the high court refused to interfere with the arrest …

HC rejects NewsClick founder’s plea against arrest under anti-terror law
1 year, 2 months ago

HC rejects NewsClick founder’s plea against arrest under anti-terror law

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to interfere with the arrest and subsequent police remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its human resources department head Amit Chakraborty in a case lodged under the anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Act. The High Court, however, rejected their contention saying there was no “procedural infirmity” or violation of constitutional provisions in …

Delhi High Court dismisses NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's plea challenging arrest in UAPA case
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's plea challenging arrest in UAPA case

India TV News  

Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the petitions moved by NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakraborty challenging their arrest and remand under the anti-terror law UAPA registered by Delhi Police's Special Cell. Dismissing their plea challenging the police action, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said, "The court does not find merit in both petitions." Purkayastha …

CBI registers FCRA case against NewsClick, others
1 year, 2 months ago

CBI registers FCRA case against NewsClick, others

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches on the premises of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha after registering a case alleging violation of the Foreign Contribution Act. A senior official said that those named as accused in the first information report include: PPK Newsclick Studio Private Limited and its director Mr. Purkayastha; Jason Pfetcher, manager of Worldwide Media Holdings, …

NewsClick founder Purkayastha, HR head Chakravarty sent to 10-day judicial custody
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick founder Purkayastha, HR head Chakravarty sent to 10-day judicial custody

New Indian Express  

The counsel argued that all the journalistic works of his client are in the public domain. He submitted that there is no allegation that they "used bombs, dynamite or any other explosive substance," as there is a requirement of a 'terrorist act' under 16, 17 and 18 of the UAPA act. Khurana also argued that not a penny has come …

NewsClick founder, HR head in 10-day custody
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick founder, HR head in 10-day custody

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the website’s human resource department chief Amit Chakraborty to 10 days in judicial custody in connection with a case registered by Delhi Police’s special cell against the portal under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha being brought to the Patiala House Court by Delhi Police's …

‘Not a penny has come from China’: NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha tells Delhi HC
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Not a penny has come from China’: NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha tells Delhi HC

Firstpost  

A total of 46 journalists and contributors to NewsClick were questioned on Tuesday and their mobile phones and other electronic gadgets seized. Police also sealed NewsClick’s office in Delhi NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, arrested in a case lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda, told the Delhi High Court on Monday …

NewsClick non-case: The Hindu Editorial on the strange case of a terrorism FIR without a terrorist act
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick non-case: The Hindu Editorial on the strange case of a terrorism FIR without a terrorist act

The Hindu  

The FIR registered by the Delhi Police against Prabir Purkayastha, the founder of NewsClick, and others is a vague amalgam of sweeping accusations that do not actually disclose any offence, leave alone one of terrorism. Without citing any published content, the FIR alleges offences that range from hatching a conspiracy to undermine the country’s security to disrupting the 2019 parliamentary …

Delhi Police’s claims bogus, untenable: NewsClick
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police’s claims bogus, untenable: NewsClick

The Hindu  

The Delhi police’s allegations against Newsclick in its August 17 first information report are ex facie untenable and bogus, the news portal said on Saturday. ‘Want FIR quashed’ “We immediately moved the High Court of Delhi seeking quashing of the FIR as well as release of Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakraborty from their illegal police custody,” NewsClick said. Wide-ranging charges …

NewsClick rejects allegations in Delhi Police FIR, claims attempt to muzzle 'free and independent' press
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick rejects allegations in Delhi Police FIR, claims attempt to muzzle 'free and independent' press

India TV News  

The NewsClick, which is under the Delhi Police scanner for allegedly receiving funds from China, has outrightly rejected the allegations as untenable and bogus claiming that the action initiated by the authorities are “a blatant attempt to muzzle the free and independent press in India”. The Delhi Police has alleged in its FIR filed under anti-terror law UAPA against NewsClick …

NewsClick rejects allegations levelled in FIR against it as untenable, bogus
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick rejects allegations levelled in FIR against it as untenable, bogus

India Today  

The NewsClick portal has rejected as untenable and bogus allegations levelled in a Delhi Police FIR against it, and said the proceedings initiated are "nothing but a blatant attempt to muzzle the free and independent press in India". In an FIR filed under the anti-terror law UAPA against NewsClick, the Delhi Police has alleged a large sum of funds came …

Companies like Xiaomi and Vivo were used to push Chinese money into NewsClick: Delhi Police FIR
1 year, 2 months ago

Companies like Xiaomi and Vivo were used to push Chinese money into NewsClick: Delhi Police FIR

Op India  

The Delhi Police’s Special Cell, in its FIR against NewsClick founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha, stated that People’s Dispatch Portal, owned and maintained by PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt. Delhi Police through a remand application on Wednesday alleged that NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha conspired to peddle the narrative that Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are disputed territories with the help of a …

Afternoon briefing: NewsClick editor moves Delhi HC, ED summons Sanjay Singh's associates; and all the latest news
1 year, 2 months ago

Afternoon briefing: NewsClick editor moves Delhi HC, ED summons Sanjay Singh's associates; and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

NewsClick editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources head Amit Chakravarty have moved the Delhi High Court to quash an FIR registered by the Delhi Police’s special cell under the Unlawful Activities Act. Dig Deeper The Enforcement Directorate has summoned three associates of AAP MP Sanjay Singh - Vivek Tyagi, Sarvesh Mishra, and Kanwarbir Singh - in connection with the Delhi …

NewsClick moves Delhi HC seeking quashing FIR, arrest in Chinese funding case
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick moves Delhi HC seeking quashing FIR, arrest in Chinese funding case

Op India  

On Friday, NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha and the website’s Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty moved the Delhi High Court challenging their arrest in the case of Chinese funding and seeking quashing of the FIR registered against them under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. NewsClick case | NewsClick moves Delhi High Court seeking quashing of FIR, challenging trial court order granting …

Supply copy of FIR to NewsClick founder, court tells Delhi Police
1 year, 2 months ago

Supply copy of FIR to NewsClick founder, court tells Delhi Police

The Hindu  

The Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed news portal NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its human resource head Amit Chakraborty to get a copy of the First Information Report in the Unlawful Activities Act case filed against them by the Delhi Police. Interrogation continues Meanwhile, the Delhi Police continued to interrogate the staff members of NewsClick for the third consecutive …

Delhi Police summons NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police summons NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning

Firstpost  

Sharma was questioned in connection with the case at the Special Cell’s office on Tuesday. NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case The Delhi Police has called NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma for questioning in connection with a case filed under …

NewsClick founder conspired to peddle narrative that Kashmir, Arunachal are disputed territories, say police
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick founder conspired to peddle narrative that Kashmir, Arunachal are disputed territories, say police

India TV News  

Arrested NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha allegedly conspired to peddle the narrative that Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are disputed territories, the Delhi Police said. "Secret inputs revealed that Purkayastha, Neville Roy Singham and some other Chinese employees of Singham-owned Shanghai-based company have exchanged mails which expose their intent to show Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh as not part of India," the Delhi …

Undeclared Emergency: The Hindu Editorial on the arrests in the Newsclick case
1 year, 2 months ago

Undeclared Emergency: The Hindu Editorial on the arrests in the Newsclick case

The Hindu  

Even for a government that has shown itself to be intolerant of critical journalism, the actions by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led regime on the news website NewsClick smack of extreme vendetta and brazen harassment. The government has, thus far, disclosed no specific allegation on what exactly merited the arrest of the site’s Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha and another person under the …

BJP seeking to cripple free media in India, says Vaiko
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP seeking to cripple free media in India, says Vaiko

The Hindu  

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Wednesday charged that the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick and the raids in the houses of journalists working for the news portal was an attempt at crippling the free media in the country. In a statement in Chennai, he said the BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was …

UAPA case against NewsClick for plot to disrupt sovereignty of India: police
1 year, 2 months ago

UAPA case against NewsClick for plot to disrupt sovereignty of India: police

The Hindu  

A day after the Delhi Police arrested Prabir Purkayastha, founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick, and Amit Chakraborty, Human Resources head of the news portal, a government source told The Hindu that the police were investigating a “terror case that has Chinese links.” The foreign remittances received by the news portal are already being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate since 2021. …

’Cannot be considered acceptable...’: Media writes to CJI after NewsClick raids
1 year, 2 months ago

’Cannot be considered acceptable...’: Media writes to CJI after NewsClick raids

Live Mint  

Journalists from across the country led protests against the Delhi Police crackdown on NewsClick on Wednesday. Prominent media groups also penned a joint letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud calling for the apex court to take ‘cognisance and intervene’ of the matter. Founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday evening following raids at more than …

Delhi Police’s probe into NewsClick began before NYT report: Case timeline
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police’s probe into NewsClick began before NYT report: Case timeline

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakravarty, the founder and the human resources department head, respectively, of online portal NewsClick following raids across five cities over allegations of irregularities in the website’s cashbooks and foreign funding. Here’s a look at the timeline of the events: The raids and the arrests On Tuesday, at least 400 police …

Indian police arrest a news site’s editor and administrator after raiding homes of journalists
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian police arrest a news site’s editor and administrator after raiding homes of journalists

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — 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 and his Hindu nationalist-led government. Indian authorities brought a case against the site and its journalists on Aug. 17, weeks after …

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