CPJ urges Indian political parties to protect press freedom ahead of key state elections
The Committee to Protect Journalists has written to major political parties preparing for elections in four Indian states and one territory, urging them to include strong commitments to protect press freedom and ensure journalists’ safety in their election manifestos. In separate letters, CPJ called on leading parties in the Indian states of Assam, Kerala, Tamil…
2 journalists detained for filming Iranian warship docked in India
March 9, 2026, New Delhi—Indian authorities must drop all pending charges against Republic TV journalists C.G. Shankar and S. Mani and stop using espionage laws to criminalize legitimate journalism, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. Shankar, Mani, and a boat driver were detained on March 7 by officers from a paramilitary force after allegedly…
Indian journalist Ravi Nair sentenced to 1 year in Adani defamation case
New Delhi, February 11, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply concerned about the sentencing of investigative journalist Ravi Nair to one year’s imprisonment over social media posts critical of the Adani Group and calls on the Indian government to establish safeguards to protect journalists from being jailed for defamation. “The conviction of journalist Ravi…
Indian police summon journalists in Kashmir over routine reporting
New Delhi, January 21, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called for authorities in the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir to immediately end the harassment and intimidation of journalists, after at least two Kashmir-based correspondents for national media outlets were summoned by police in connection with their reporting. “Using police powers to summon…
At least 4 Indian journalists assaulted while covering protests in West Bengal
New Delhi, January 20, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Indian state of West Bengal to swiftly investigate those responsible for assaulting at least four journalists covering recent protests and ensure the safety of all reporters, especially as the state heads into elections in the next few months. On January 16,…
Human Rights Day 2025: CPJ calls on Asian governments to free imprisoned journalists
December 8, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists has written to heads of government across Asia ahead of International Human Rights Day on December 10, urging them to immediately free reporters imprisoned for their work. As of December 1, Asia holds at least 106 journalists behind bars, with China (50), Myanmar (27), and Vietnam (16) the…
Indian authorities raid Kashmir Times’ Jammu office, seize equipment
New Delhi, November 20, 2025—Police in the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir must return any documents or other property seized during Thursday’s raid on the Kashmir Times, reported by multiple news outlets, and ensure that members of the news outlet are not threatened with criminal charges for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists…
CPJ, partners urge Indian police to probe threats against journalist Rana Ayyub and her father
The Committee to Protect Journalists and nine partner organizations on November 19 urged Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe to investigate death threats made against Indian journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub and her father, and to provide immediate protection for both. In a joint letter, the signatories welcomed the police’s swift registration of…
Prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, her father face threats
New Delhi, November 3, 2025—Indian authorities must take immediate steps to guarantee the safety of journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub and her family, after she received multiple threats via her phone from someone who knew her home address, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. “The threats of violence made against Rana Ayyub…
CPJ calls for credible investigation into death of Indian journalist Rajeev Pratap
New Delhi, September 29, 2025—Indian authorities must conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Rajeev Pratap, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Monday. “Authorities in Uttarakhand state should not discount any possible causes of Rajeev Pratap’s death, including his family’s serious allegation that he was targeted for his journalism,” said…