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In this photograph taken on June 29, 2021 journalists work in the newsroom of the Mumbai Samachar newspaper, in the newspaper's office in Mumbai. (AFP)

Modi's billionaire allies are gutting Indian media says veteran journalist

In an interview with news outlet Zeteo, veteran Indian journalist Sreenivasan Jain says billionaire-backed media takeovers are undermining press freedom in India and warns similar ownership trends are emerging in other countries.

July 29, 2026

Pakistan reaffirms press freedom commitment as global rankings improve

In its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, RSF ranks Pakistan 153rd out of 180 countries, four places ahead of India at 157th, as Pakistan’s leadership reaffirms commitment to press freedom and journalist protection.

May 3, 2026

India drops to 157th as press freedom crisis deepens

Norway, the Netherlands, Estonia, Denmark, and Sweden occupy the top positions, while nearly all of India’s neighbors rank higher than India, said an Indian media report based on RSF’s findings.

April 30, 2026