Free speech

Elon Musk Encourages People To Take Citizen Journalism On X. Here's Why

X has undertaken a series of transformative measures to enhance user experiences, including the seamless creation of high-definition livestreams. Users can now effortlessly share videos of up to 1080p quality, extending the duration for many hours. 

Sep 29, 2023, 15:47 PM IST

As Elon Musk's free-speech stance causes jitters, Twitter's boss has to say this

"By 'free speech', I simply mean that which matches the law. I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law," Musk tweeted, clarifying his stand.  Musk has frequently called out Twitter for not doing enough on free speech and criticised its content moderation policies.

Apr 27, 2022, 08:17 AM IST

Elon Musk Takeover Twitter : Musk strikes Twitter deal for $44 billion

Twitter, one of the world's largest social media companies, has been bought by Elon Musk for $44 billion, Elon Musk tweeted after buying the company, in which he wrote that 'even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means'

Apr 26, 2022, 11:10 AM IST

China’s move to curtail free speech, bans investment in media outlets

China added investment in media organisations to a list of `banned investments`.

Oct 13, 2021, 14:59 PM IST

Proposed rules for social media, online platforms detrimental to privacy and free speech, feel experts

One of the amendments being mulled in the IT intermediary rules will require social media and other online platforms to enable tracing out of originators of information as needed by government agencies that are legally authorised.

Dec 24, 2018, 21:29 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru's constitutional amendment curbing free speech may have been unconstitutional: Arun Jaitley

The First Amendment may not stand judicial scrutiny under the 'Basic Structure Doctrine', Jaitley speculated.

Jul 06, 2018, 14:48 PM IST

Donald Trump threatened to be sued for blocking users on Twitter

They argued that Trump`s Twitter account was a public forum, and banning users from viewing or engaging with his tweets based on their viewpoints suppresses free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Jun 09, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Govt should not have any interference in working of the media: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the need for freedom of speech for the press and said external control of media is not good for society.

Nov 16, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Universities should be bastions of free speech, debate: President Mukherjee

At the first convocation of Nalanda University, he said the varsity reflects an idea, a culture which flourished for 1,200 years before it was destroyed in the 13th century.

Aug 27, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

DNA: List of World's 'most racially intolerant' countries

Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s leading men, has reopened a debate about tolerance and free expression in India, prompting a torrent of criticism on social media.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:57 PM IST

DNA: Reality check on how Muslims are treated around the world

Watch a reality check on how Muslims are treated around the world and how no country is better than India for Muslims.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:51 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of Aamir Khan's 'intolerance' remark

Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s leading men, has reopened a debate about tolerance and free expression in India, prompting a torrent of criticism on social media.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:49 PM IST