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Anurag Thakur calls for introspection by media houses after CJI's remarks

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday called for introspection by media houses of their functioning after Chief Justice of India N V Ramanna said kangaroo courts by media were detrimental to the health of democracy. Speaking at the National Broadcasting Day function at All India Radio here, Thakur said Ramanna's remarks raised questions on the credibility of media. "We need to introspect whether we have crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' while delivering news," Thakur said. "I wish to urge friends in the media that if such an impression is being created, there is a need for introspection," he said. Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Ramana said in Ranchi. The CJI said media trials affect the fair functioning and independence of the judiciary. Addressing the gathering Thakur said that when some people surmised that Radio was going to have an existential crisis with the advent of ...

Kangaroo courts by media affecting health of democracy: CJI Ramana

Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said on Saturday

Voice of dissent necessary for healthy democracy: Court on bail to Zubair

Zubair, however, will remain in jail as he has been remanded to judicial custody in some of the FIRs registered against him by the UP Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Two Supreme Courts, two imperfect democracies

The Indian Supreme Court, for various reasons, does not seem to lie within the scope of this accountability

Hong Kong's future uncertain 25 years after British handover to China

Hong Kong's honeymoon period, when it carried on much as it always had, has passed, and its future remains uncertain, determined by forces beyond its control

Biggest cowardly attack on India's democracy: BJP slams Cong on Emergency

The Emergency, declared on this day in 1975 by former prime minister Indira Gandhi, suspended fundamental rights of citizens and brought press censorship.

Hate speeches by elected representatives warrant stringent action: Delhi HC

The judge said elected leaders in a democracy owe their responsibility not only to their electorate but also towards the society and nation as a whole and ultimately to the Constitution.

Fear for democracy in Pak as ISI gets power over civil service appointments

It is widely perceived in Pakistan that politicians need the military's backing to come to power, but many now fear that bureaucrats could also need the same support for their appointment and postings

India natural ally of G7 in defending democracy, freedom of thought: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 and its partners in defending democracy, freedom of thought and liberty from a host of threats

Indian democracy global public good, planet's central anchor: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that there are two different designs of governance at play in India, one that stifles voices and the other that listens.

EC to lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 nations

The Election Commission said it will lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 democratic countries and share experience and expertise with poll management bodies of various nations.

The future of liberal democracy

Both authors use the word "liberal" in its classical sense

Global disruptions and non-cooperation

The first problem has been the very premise of the globalisation project

Wipro to stand by principle of democracy, justice: CEO amid Ukraine war

IT company Wipro said its employees are engaged in providing relief effort to people displaced due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict

Jammu & Kashmir presenting new example of democracy, determination: PM Modi

PM Modi said Jammu and Kashmir is presenting a new example of "democracy and determination" as numerous development initiatives were undertaken in the last two to three years.

PM Modi says democracy, development reaching grassroots in J&K

PM Modi that development and democracy are flourishing in the Union Territory after the Constitutional reforms.

Social media platforms 'designed' to weaken democracies: Barack Obama

"People like Putin, and Steve Bannon for that matter, understand it's not necessary for people to believe (misinformation) in order to weaken democratic institutions," Obama emphasised

Hong Kong authorities continue to punish dissenting voices: Report

According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Hong Kong authorities are determined to eradicate press freedom

Om Birla highlights people's participation in deepening democracy

The Lok Sabha Speaker's remarks came while addressing a conference in the national capital on the theme "India@75: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav- Igniting Minds and Unleashing Innovation Within India"

'Democracy is the best revenge': Pak Oppn hails court verdict against Imran

Pakistan's Opposition leaders celebrated the decision announced by the country's apex court to nullify the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government's decision to dissolve the National Assembly