Time and time again, the PM has failed to take on big tech. With this plan, he is taking an easy way out and giving parents false hope Ian Russell More than eight years ago my youngest daughter, Molly, died after being bombarded with suicide and self-harm material on social media. I had hope that…
KOHIMA, June 15: The Election Commission of India organised a one-day conference for Media and Communication Officers at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi on June 12. The programme brought together more than 350 Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), and District Media Nodal Officers/District Public…
Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May. The report by UN Women and partners highlights how online violence targeting women in public life is increasingly becoming more technologically sophisticated, invasive and damaging in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. “AI is…
Estefany Rodriguez Florez of Nashville Noticias, who had produced reports that were unflattering to ICE, was arrested during traffic stop Associated Press US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Spanish-language Tennessee news outlet’s reporter who had done stories critical of the agency – but agents didn’t have a warrant, according to court documents filed…
TSEMINYU, FEBRUARY 24: Commissioner & Secretary, Information & Public Relations and Cooperation, Government of Nagaland, Orenthung Lotha, IAS, on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed Office Building of the Department of Information & Public Relations (IPR) at Tseminyu, describing it as a major step in strengthening district-level information infrastructure. Addressing the gathering as Special Guest, Lotha…
Lack of response shows security law and harassment by authorities have muzzled ‘critical voices’, say experts Amy Hawkins Hong Kong’s once-vibrant media outlets have responded with silence or celebration to the 20-year jail sentence handed down to Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon and critic of the Chinese Communist party. Lai, 78, was sentenced on Monday…
KOHIMA/DIMAPUR/ZUNHEBOTO, Feb 10: Safer Internet Day 2026 was observed across Nagaland on Tuesday with district-level programmes held at Kohima, Dimapur and Zunheboto, focusing on the theme “Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI.” The observances aimed to promote safe, ethical and responsible use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence….
KOHIMA, Feb 3: The Government has notified the Nagaland News Media Accreditation (Revised) Rules, 2025 vide Government Notification No. IPR/MEDIA/6-2/2016, pursuant to the approval of the Cabinet conveyed vide letter No. CAB-1/14/2023 dated 18.12.2025. The revised rules are more inclusive and aligned with the evolving media landscape. The revised rules broaden the scope of accreditation…
Legislation, which also bans mobile phones in high schools, would make France the second country after Australia to take such a step Agence France-Presse French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by president Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. The lower…
The Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif was the most prominent name among so many targeted for simply bearing witness to the truth Jane Martinson In January this year, Anas al-Sharif was filmed being lifted into the air after taking off his helmet and flak jacket to celebrate a ceasefire that would prove all too temporary in Gaza….