Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhereThe U.S. State Department is developing an online portal, freedom.gov, to allow users globally to access content banned by their government...
19 Feb, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as 'censorship' dispute deepensThe European Union, France, and Germany have strongly condemned U.S. visa bans targeting European citizens. These individuals are involved ...
24 Dec, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
Internet freedom declines in US, Germany: studyInternet freedom declined in both the United States and Germany as Western democracies joined authoritarian states in imposing growing rest...
13 Nov, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
Charlie Kirk once said ‘you should be allowed to say outrageous thing’, now Trump administration revokes visas of six foreigners who celebrated his ‘heinous assassination’The United States has revoked visas of six foreigners. These individuals mocked the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. Kirk wa...
15 Oct, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Trump administration weighs sanctions on officials implementing EU tech law, sources saySuch a move would be an unprecedented action that would escalate the Trump administration's fight against what it sees as Europe's attempt ...
26 Aug, 2025, 07.49 AM IST
Land of the free, conditions apply: How US clampdown on students and universities threatens free speechAmidst global outrage over visa terminations and speech restrictions, the US government is expanding social media vetting for student visa ...
02 Jun, 2025, 11.40 PM IST
JD Vance warns European leaders, says internal issues bigger threat than China or RussiaUS Vice President JD Vance criticized European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, citing internal issues as their greatest threat. ...
15 Feb, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
Amid 'Nazi salute' scandal, Elon Musk joins German far-right AfD event via videoElon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party has stirred controversy ahead of the country's general election. Speaking via ...
27 Jan, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign eventAddressing a hall of 4,500 people alongside party leader Alice Weidel, Musk spoke live via video link about preserving German culture and p...
26 Jan, 2025, 07.59 AM IST
Angela Merkel decorated with highest German honorPresident Frank-Walter Steinmeier bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor, who b...
18 Apr, 2023, 12.39 AM IST
Russia describes BBC documentary on PM Modi info war against global power with independent policyEarlier Germany’s Foreign Ministry on Friday reacted to India’s decision to ban the BBC documentary on Narendra Modi, stating that freedom ...
31 Jan, 2023, 04.05 PM IST
G7, India and 4 other countries pledge to protect free speechThe joint statement came amidst allegations that the Indian government was stifling the freedom of speech and the civil society actors. The...
28 Jun, 2022, 01.59 PM IST
Pakistan embarrassed as Baloch activists in Germany chant anti-Pakistan, pro-Modi slogansMany of the Baloch activists were flying the Indian flag and shouting pro-Modi slogans at a rally they held in the town of Leipzig, Times N...
28 Aug, 2016, 12.23 PM IST
Can't take freedom of speech for granted in democracy: Kamal Haasan"Democracy is often touted as the only bastion of freedom of speech. It is a work in progress. Constant vigil is necessary to safeguard it,...
07 Feb, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
Immense opportunities for German companies in India: President Pranab MukherjeeUnderlining that Germany is India's most important eco partner in Europe, Pranab said there are immense opportunities for enhanced investme...
06 Feb, 2014, 03.34 PM IST
Western hypocrisy: Freedom of speech must apply to all, regardless of religion & countryClearly, countries like France and Italy seem to stick to different standards when it comes to their own religion.
04 Oct, 2012, 05.24 AM IST