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    From Rural Margins to Media Trailblazers: India’s Women Journalists are Rewriting the News

    Language plays a critical role in Khabar Lahariya’s mission. Publishing in local dialects like Bundeli, Awadhi and Bhojpuri, ensures that news is accessible, relatable and empowering for rural communities.

    Transparency Advocate Files Supreme Court Petition Against India’s Data Protection Law, Citing Threat to RTI

    Filed under Article 32 of the Constitution on 6 February 2026, the petition seeks to declare Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act – along with Sections 17(1)(c), 17(2), 33(1), and 36 – ultra vires the Constitution.

    Press Freedom: Bangladesh Journalists Navigate a Reporting Minefield

    The enduring climate of fear reflects a broader struggle for press freedom in a country where the media has long been a battleground for political power. For now, Bangladeshi journalists face a minefield of challenges as they navigate this turbulent transition.

    India Among 42 Nations Censured by UN for Retaliating Against Human Rights Activists, Journalists

    The United Nations has singled out 42 countries for condemnation for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists. SouthAsian countries figuring among the 42...

    Two Pakistani Journalists Assassinated in Two Days

    Two Pakistani journalists were murdered by unidentified assailants on 1 and 2 July. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate, the...

    Pakistan PM Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Journalists; Amnesty Urges Release of Social Media Activists

    PTI leaders have called for protests outside the residence of journalists in Islamabad. The government had earlier launched a crackdown on social media activists...

    Social media poses ‘existential threat’ to traditional, trustworthy news, says new UNESCO study

    Journalists continue to be targeted around the world, the report examining global trends in freedom of expression and media development says. Besides, a survey...

    Afghanistan: Journalists live under threats from Taliban

    Authorities in Afghanistan censor the work of journalists and even resort to beating up journalists covering issues that the Taliban finds discomforting. Taliban authorities have...

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    Preparing health and social-protection systems for a larger elderly population is no longer a distant concern.

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    Timely community action and strengthened health services will determine how many more young lives are placed at risk before cooler weather arrives, health workers say.

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    NABARD Survey Flags Rural Slowdown as Income Growth Hits Two-Year Low

    The July 2026 RECSS does not point to an immediate crisis, but it clearly signals that the rural recovery of the previous year has lost steam.

    Tides of Change: Maldives Faces Its Demographic Reckoning

    Preparing health and social-protection systems for a larger elderly population is no longer a distant concern.