Media

Western media reports on Israeli-Palestinian conflict consistently prioritises Israeli narratives, minimising the Palestinian perspective, with long-standing biases resurfacing in the wake of the Gaza conflict since October 7, 2023.

Gautam Lahiri, veteran journalist and President of the Press Club of India, speaks to The Probe’s Editor Neeraj Thakur about the repercussions of Parliament restrictions on reporting for journalists and how this affects democracy and journalism.

Freedom of Press is under siege in India, with journalists facing threats from political actors, state agencies, and anti-social elements. Vinay Kumar and Neeraj Thakur discuss these challenges, the role of social media, and the need for legal reforms.

UP police file FIR against journalists for reporting an alleged mob lynching in Shamli district, sparking controversy. Civil society and media organisations condemn the actions, raising concerns about press freedom and police accountability.

The growing threats of fake news and misinformation in India, their impact on public health, elections, and social harmony, and the critical role of media literacy in combating them.

Amid regulatory hurdles, funding constraints and mounting obstacles, a large section of the Indian media is struggling to remain independent. These problems couldn't have hit at a worse time, right in the middle of election season.

Press freedom has been badly hit by the gobbling up of India's media platforms by a few large companies. Independent journalism in India is under threat as a consequence of corporate control of media houses.

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when free and fearless journalism is needed more than ever.

On World Press Freedom Day, it's even more apparent, there can never be a substitute for a real journalist. Those who are fearless, with an unshakeable character, and no greed for fame, power, or money alone qualify to uphold press freedom.

Facing a deluge of distressing news, many people experience "empathic distress," leading to disengagement. However, research points to compassion as a constructive alternative.