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Lithuanian cybersecurity agency warns against use of Chinese-made Xiaomi and Huawei phones over data privacy concerns
•Xiaomi phones also carry the risk of possible restrictions on freedom of expression because apps receive updated lists of censored words and phrases and are capable of blocking them, according to investigations
MK Stalin opposes amendments to Cinematograph Act: Imposing conditions on film fraternity totally unjustified
Fp Staff •''The draft bill has given rise to serious apprehensions not only in the minds of the film fraternity and film industry but also among all well-meaning sections of the society that cherish freedom of expression,'' said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act
Fp Staff •The I&B Ministry had sought suggestions for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by 2 July. A letter with 3,000 signatories from the Indian film industry has opposed the proposed amendments.
Twitter is creating a smokescreen of victimhood to keep evading Indian law and stay unaccountable
Sreemoy Talukdar •The California-based company, which cannot even ensure that its own employees of the conservative persuasion are free to express their views, whose commitment to freedom of expression is inconsistent, opaque and cynically opportunistic, is swearing by principles that it habitually violates.
Twitter statement designed to seek dubious sympathy, impede inquiry, says Delhi Police
•The Delhi Police made the remarks after Twitter called recent raids on its offices as a form of 'intimidation' and expressed concern over the safety of its employees in India
'Pronounced guilty, not in court, but by seekers of TRPs,' says Disha Ravi in four-page statement
•The activist was arrested on charges of sedition by the Delhi Police, but was granted bail later after a Delhi court found nothing on record to suggest that Ravi "subscribed to any secessionist idea"
Regulatory setup for media in India: An evaluation of fault lines in media regulation today
Vishal Rakhecha •The kind of direct governmental regulations for news platforms should be less focused on regulating journalists’ conduct, and more about protecting their speech
Munawar Faruqui arrest: Madhya Pradesh court denies bail to stand-up comedian, his associate
•Opposing the bail plea, prosecution lawyer Vimal Mishra said both the accused had participated in the event amidst the pandemic for which no permission was taken from local administration
Siddique Kappan was going to Hathras under the 'garb of journalism' to disturb law & order, UP govt tells SC
Fp Staff •Meanwhile, CJI SA Bobde raised concerns over misreporting in the case and asked the petitioner Kerala Union of Working Journalists' to file a rejoinder to the UP govt's affidavit while postponing the hearing in the case by a week
'Don't intend to retract tweet or apologise': Kunal Kamra on contempt of court proceedings against him
•In a letter posted on Twitter, the stand-up comedian also wished to volunteer the time that would be allotted to the hearing of his contempt case to other matters and parties who have not been as lucky and privileged as him to 'jump the queue'