Public sentiment around press freedom in India reveals significant concern over governmental control and censorship of media, leading to fears of authoritarianism. Many voices criticize media biases and the role of journalists in challenging the government, while some defend certain aspects of journalistic freedom. The overall tone indicates a critical view of the deteriorating state of press independence and integrity.

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Our indian media is a group of trp hungry bastards that cut every clip according to their trp and agenda they unnecessary create a issue and dare not to speak about the truth right Wale modi ji ki chaat lete hai aur left Wale jabardasti ki fake aur news ko communal touch dena take har statement me secularism keh k Rahul bhai ki chhat sake vaise to vo RSF ki report bilkul bogus hai jisse West bhi tissue paper k value deta hai lekin India media deserve it some leak ground news to terrorist and some are so less emphatic that they ask family members of flight crash victims "aapko kaisa lag raha hai"
News sensational bhi to banani hai

darkranger107

no freedom for media?they can telicast any news any propoganda in india 

Flat_Arachnid9114

Damn the only pillar standing of Indian democracy left is judiciary, that too corroded. What a fabulous selection of authority by us truly mesmerizing.

Lumpy-Requirement-74

not defending premanand maharaj it's about how media not take it seriously. and we live in largest democracy.  congratulations

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Sleepergiant2586

If they praise, then only it is acceptable. Favourable surveys are also acceptable.

shirish62

Such stupid statements, can’t believe their dumb supporters agree with this bullshit.

Witty_Active

Sanghis jizzed thier pants after listening to this

absurddreamer_

introvertcat09

Haan bas chutiyon ki tarah laal ankh waale meme banaenge ab it cell waale. Bhadwe bc

-crazymaster-

We don't need validation. We know it's true

Stx136A

Even if you don't want Validation from Foreign Orgs, sidha **NewsLaundry** ke "**TV Newsance**" series dekhlo every Saturday (-\_-)

Rohit-Gaikwad

Yeah and they don't need validation from their own people either

VastOpportunity7970

If we don't need validation from foreign orgs then why the effing f\*\*\* is Modi jetting around from country to country lopping up national awards and making a disgusting production of his "achievements"?

AllIsEvanescent

Yes sir take and suck all the dick when foreign media praise us and when they criticise us due to our shitty issues and declining press freedom , cry and say that they are jealous if Vishwaguru India.

Accountability my foot

ExaminationFail25

Honestly his answer sounds like AI giving information seriously sounds extremely chatgpt.

Secret_Shine_4435

They would blow and do anything if the foreigners are praising them +_+?

Weak_Adhesiveness621

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sagej1raya

Accountability and self-introspection are in 🚮

msspezza

Sosuke_Aizen_1

Press freedom index ranked afghanistan 20 ranks better than india. That is published by a foreign leftist islamist nexus NGO, so as to interfere in indian internal democracy using propaganda, they want to do a regime change in india

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This is something I have been speaking about lately but got mostly down voted. People often take press freedom for granted and any voice that doesn't suit our agenda we often disregard them to an extend that we want to ban them. Fighting against fake news is still an issue but banning global news agencies is not something expected from a democratic country. 

If Reuters have an agenda what about those who are writing good things about us to get more clicks and views? Aren't we supposed to ban them too since they are too saying things which aren't 100% true. Every month I get an article from Goldman sachs or some investment giant about how good the Indian market is doing, it's as if now a trend to write good about India and get your monthly dose of clicks. 

In democracy govt cannot decide who has an agenda. They can educate us and clarify the position of the govt but it's up to the people to frame opinion.

Centeredrightbhakt05

Government “requested” why don’t they quote the “request” orders

First they spread fake news and when they are called out for it, they cry wolf.

NewWheelView

See I know why reuters was banned , any person with even basic logical sense can see their reporting and their agenda during operation sindoor and also when India was accused of killing Nijjar .

But this government always takes the easiest way out . They could quite simply use their official to counter the posts made by news agencies like reuters but nah they rather ban these agencies because it is much easier to do so … this strategy is used in literally every issue - ban porn , alcohol, public gathering ,  access to public places etc

luciferrjns

check meit handle they say it was x who banned reuters due to mistake in urls on their part . govt didnt request that and thy clarify later after 20 hours it was unbanned

aLLi3nn

During OP Sindoor, Reuters role was absolutely abysmal. First they quoted Pakistani media reports that 5-6 Indian jets were downed, and then Pakistani media deleted their articles, and they started quoting Reuters that they have reported 5-6 Indian jets were downed. 


This created a classic circular reporting, with no original source in sight. News agencies in the past used to collect news items through their own agents and verified reporters. Now they are just taking media bites from the sources that suit their agenda, and publish those media bites as news items. 


There is a difference between a news agency and a media agency, a difference which has been blurred. If everyone is working towards their own agenda, their own self interests, I think India as a nation also has a right to work in its own self interest. Mind you, action against Reuters wasn't taken because something against BJP was published, but something again the nation was published. 


You also have to take into account the cascading effect. That is, Times of India has more authority to impact international narrative than Dainik Bhaskar, at the same time Reuters has much much more impact than TOI. All these Reuters 'news' gets picked up by Social Media, and then circulated across the globe, creating a narrative, which ja absolutely anti India. 


Now add another dimension, the AI dimension. Right now AI is being used by everyone, whether a news agency or a student Or an investor. All these 'news' items are picked up by the AI models to train their data, and provide 'insights and inferences' to everyone. 


I understand the urge for transparency, and we need our government to provide that. But also do remember that we can't be useful idiots in this Great geopolitical game being played out by big nations in cahoots with big tech. The impact of AI forming the perception among people is still vastly understudied and under appreciated. 


Remember that much before China became darling of the world, it was mocked, maligned and it still is. A nation we all want to copy, did the same to change the narrative. This is one war we are constantly losing. We need to build and present our narrative, else we will be only labeled as Pajeets and dirty Indians eating shitty steet food. 


As a Critical Thinking Sub, we need to ponder up in all aspects of a situation. One point is definitely curbs over media, second is the one I am stating here. War game it in your head, and then tell what are the options available with India as a nation, not as BJP Or Congress.

Mannu1727

Reuters fully supported Pakistan in OP Sindoor .. it's anti Indian for sure. They took social media news from Pakistan and made it legit.

FX-Sales-Trader

When they say Indian govt. they aren't just referring to center, all state govt's requests too is considered by Indian govt. because Reuters is usually actually pro India (so bjp taking action is highly unlikely) but at the same time they have been caught many times sharing not so accurate news.

These_Growth9876

They want only arnab and navika to remain, the lashkar-e-noida that invaded lahore recently.

Affectionate_Rich750

The biggest "democracy"  ranks 151st out of 180 in freedom of speech.

KnownInvestigator198

Wish they would censor the meme news makers who only love to create sensational news and spread lies.

Lastliner

Check government statement regarding this.

throwaway1243769063

There is no true media.

Its always leaning towards Right, Left or any government institutions. 

It was International Media who was running campaigns about WMD in Iraq before its invasion.

Shweta_S_1

I think reuters is the most unbiased news source

Exotic_Seat_3934

is reuters true media.  ? they were posting false news got banned

privet_jet

That guy will never see the life behind bars even though there's overwhelming evidence of this crime. I read the article, I can't comprehend how anyone would have the guts to beat up a person unless they clearly know they have no consequences. The people of our country are also very complacent and don't get angry and outraged at such incidents, sad reality is even after outrage, nothing significant happens like with the pune case. 


We think we are a developing country but we need a rebellion to actually develop, weed out these pests in power, problem is people themselves are in conflict, some Indians are actually so backwards in their views too. I have hope for our country, may we find some courage to rebel and kick corrupt cunts out of power. That can't happen with a political party, it can only happen with citizen revolts.

RationalPsycho42

If our country's journalism was really what it should have been --this wouldve been the national headlines by now. There wouldve been protests. Media holds that power. Sad reality.

enema_oedema

Bjp ho ya Congress..ya koi si bhi party...koi bhi accountability lene ke taiyar nahi hain...news channels have become worst....india is doomed.

Swimming-Window1916

SnooCompliments8409

Is there anything we can do together? Send letters/emails to the police demanding scrub? Let's not stay silent.

Atothed2311

Om9333

In February, she was heckled outside her office after reporting on poor road conditions in her native Chas-Narodi village.   
In July 2024, she alleged receiving a threatening call from former MP Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil after a story critical of him. She filed a formal complaint at Manchar police station, citing intimidation.  
Barwe named her main attacker as Pandurang Morade, a history-sheeter who runs two liquor bars in the area, faces a murder case, and has often been accused of encroachment. He also has connections with political parties and was once the Manchar City president of the undivided Shiv Sena.  
  
[https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/07/14/pune-journalist-beaten-with-stick-on-camera-has-faced-threats-before](javascript:void(0);)

viru_ssj

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ignoranttsage

SALARY of an MP in India (where 80 crore live on ration and honest journalists are beaten up or murdered for valid criticism)  
[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HJawaZzoQtw](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HJawaZzoQtw)

so u saying china n pak have more  Press Freedom? bcoz tht same index say so, even afghan i think.

Pulakesin_III

The effect showed during the recent Skirmish with Pakistan. We have a braindead mainstream media. Hindi media is especially bad.

Blame the 56 inch tongue for it.

larrybirdismygoat

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