A federal judge has questioned whether President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House followed established legal requirements, as the three news organizations seek emergency restoration of their credentials. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly heard arguments on September 23 but ended the hearing without immediately ruling on their request for a temporary restraining order. The outlets filed their lawsuit on September 21

The White House TV pool has halted coverage of President Donald Trump’s designated events after CNN was barred from pool duties during the UNGA trip. The dispute has widened as CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenge the media ban on First Amendment grounds. White House TV Pool Halts Trump Coverag

US President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, escalating his long-running dispute with major news organizations and placing renewed attention on media access and press freedom. The Trump White House ban was announced Friday in a post on Truth Social. Trump accused the three organizations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news” and said the restrictions would ta

Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court as petitioners challenge a Madras High Court ruling. The Kapoor family land dispute involves 2.7 acres on East Coast Road, limitation claims and court-ordered mediation.   The Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court after MC Sivakami challenged a Madras High Court order dismissing her suit over 2.7 acres of land on East Coast Road. The property was sold to Sr

Bangladesh journalists jailed in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 uprising have triggered renewed concern over press freedom. A special tribunal ordered Farzana Rupa, Mozammel Babu and Shyamal Dutta to remain in custody while investigators continue their case. ICT press case sends journalists back to jail Bangladesh’s Int

Iran's foreign influence bill has moved forward in parliament, potentially expanding criminal penalties for contacts with foreign media, universities, embassies and organisations. The proposal comes amid heightened security concerns in Tehran and could significantly affect journalists, academics and civil society. Foreign media law could expand criminal penal

The Meta apology over PM Modi’s video follows Facebook’s temporary restriction of a July 23 post addressing student protests and exam paper leaks. India has demanded technical answers, while a parliamentary panel has pressed Mark Zuckerberg for accountability. Meta apologizes after Facebook restriction Meta has apologized to the Indian government after Facebook briefly restricted a video posted by Prime Minister

Pakistan’s criticism of Al Jazeera over its coverage of election-related violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has exposed a deeper issue: the dispute appears less about religion and more about scrutiny. The episode has renewed concerns about media freedom and digital censorship. PoJK unrest raises difficult questions The controversy followed unrest and allegations of electoral irre

Iran media reporting restrictions have been imposed following renewed US airstrikes, with authorities directing news organisations to limit coverage of civilian infrastructure damage. The directive comes as Washington considers expanding its military campaign, raising fresh concerns over regional stability. Iran Media Reporting Restrictions Ordered After US Strikes

Standoff ends after mediation A three-day standoff involving a group of Nihang Sikhs at a gurdwara in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, ended peacefully after talks involving officials and delegations from Punjab and Paonta Sahib. The resolution brought relief to the area after days of tension around the religious premises, where authorities had maintained a close watch to prevent the situation from escalating.

A fresh dispute has emerged after Donald Trump signaled possible legal action against ABC News over its coverage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The disagreement centers on how recent reporting framed repair work, vandalism incidents, and historical maintenance spending tied to the landmark. The issue has added another layer of friction between the former president and major media organizations, with Trump accusing the network of presenting an incomplete narrative.

Did Erika Kirk change her last name? No verified court filing, official statement or Turning Point USA announcement supports the viral claim that she filed to remove “Kirk” from her surname. Did Erika Kirk change her last name? The claim appears to have originated with a Hoops Crave post on X and then spread through reposts that offered no court name, case number, legal document or statement from Kirk or her representatives. Based on the pu

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Spotlight On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing renewed attention to the importance of independent journalism in India. His statement has become significant at a time when public trust, editorial freedom and responsible reporting are central to the national media debate.

Report of Resignation Surfaces On Sunday, May 31, reports emerged claiming that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned and sent a letter to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The report, citing a source, suggested that Pezeshkian cited the overarching power of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a reason for his exit. The claims appeared amid discussions of a potential peace deal between

Trump Targets Media Over Iran Narrative US President Donald Trump sharply criticized major media organizations and political opponents, claiming they would misrepresent the outcome of any US military success against Iran. In a social media post, Trump argued that even if the United States achieved what he described as an absolute and unconditional victory, critics would still portray Iran as having prevaile

Janasena clarifies Pawan Kalyan spent no government money on personal flights, while YS Jagan allegedly spent ₹222 crore.​ Pawan Kalyan’s Personal Expenditure on Flights Janasena leadership has clarified that actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has never used government funds for his personal flights. Speaking to the media, party representative Nadendla Manohar emphasized that all of Pawan Kalyan’s privat

YS Jagan made controversial and personal remarks about Chandrababu Naidu’s health during a press conference, referencing the MAVIGUN capital narrative. The comments sparked widespread political debate and criticism in Andhra Pradesh. Jagan’s Controversial Remarks on Chandrababu During a press conference today, YS Jagan made inflammatory comments about his political rival Chandrababu Naidu, despite having served as Andhra Pradesh's chief minis

Fresh satellite imagery has sparked renewed scrutiny over Pakistan's involvement in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic talks, with reports suggesting that Islamabad may be housing at least one Iranian military aircraft at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase, located near Islamabad. These developments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, as Pakistan continues to position itself as a mediator between the two nations. The satellite images, which are believe

Trump Accuses Media of Treason On May 12, President Donald Trump expressed outrage over media reports suggesting that Iran is “doing well” militarily in its ongoing conflict with the United States. In a social media post during his flight to China, Trump accused the media of committing treason by spreading false and misleading information. “When the Fake News says that the Iranian enemy is doing well, Militarily, against us, it’s virtual TRE

FIFA is racing to finalize 2026 FIFA World Cup TV rights in China and India, with broadcast deals still unresolved less than a month before the tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The delay matters because China and India represent two of the world’s largest sports audiences. Without final agreements, millions of football fans could face uncertainty over where to watch the tournament. China CCTV Talks Move Forward Senior FIFA offici