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Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
Norwegian journalist’s Instagram account suspended after viral PM Modi press briefing clip
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng questioned PM Narendra Modi and Indian officials on press freedom and human rights during the Prime Minister’s Norway visit. The post Norwegian journalist’s Instagram account suspended after viral PM Modi press briefing clip ap…
Norwegian journalist, who questioned PM Modi, got suspended from Facebook and Instagram
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng reported her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lyng, who had previously gone viral for challenging Modi on press freedom, expressed hope for account recovery and soug…
Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalist
Sibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, human rights and press freedom record during a media briefing linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Norway visit. But …
Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”
A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highlighted press freedom rankings and India's position. Concerns were also voiced regarding human rights issues. India's A…
People 'misunderstand' India by reading reports by 'ignorant NGOs': MEA over question concerning human rights
The Ministry of External Affairs defended India’s record on press freedom and human rights, saying many people misunderstand the country based on reports by “ignorant NGOs”. Speaking at a press conference, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George highlighted the scal…
India pushes back against Western criticism
India called out a “lack of understanding” after the Dutch PM reportedly raised issues of press freedom and minorities during Modi’s visit Read Full Article at RT.com
India news: Delhi rejects Dutch concerns on minority rights, press freedom
Questions over press freedom and right of minorities come from a "lack of understanding," of India's diversity and history, New Delhi officials have said. More on this story and more in our daily wrap of India news.
World’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: India ranks below Nepal and Pakistan
The world’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: For the first time ever, more than half of the countries assessed fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' category.