The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) celebrated four journalists from Gaza, Guatemala, Niger, and Russia at the 34th annual International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) in New York, raising $2.4 million to protect journalists around the world. The 2024 awardees were all honored for their courage in reporting on their communities while experiencing war, prison, government crackdowns, and increasing efforts to criminalize their work. This year’s awardees were: Shrouq Al Aila, a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza and director of Ain Media; Quimy de Leon, a Guatemalan journalist and co-founder of Prensa Comunitaria; Samira Sabou; one of Niger’s most prominent investigative journalists, and Alsu Kurmasheva, a U.S.-Russian Radio Free…
Author: Editor's Desk, Tattva News
Close on the heels of cash-for-vote allegations against him, BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde on Friday slapped defamation notices on top Opposition leaders demanding apology or hefty damages. In a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Baramati Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, Tawde said they had by levelling false and baseless allegations against him damaged his reputation. Tawde demanded an unconditional apology from the Opposition bigwigs in 24 hours of receipt of the notice or Rs 100 crore in damages in court. “Our client says that you all have made the…
Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Central Government has decided to deploy 90 additional companies of security forces to restore peace and maintain law and order in the troubled state. “Today, we had a security review meeting, and in this meeting, we reviewed the security of all the districts and Imphal city. During the meeting, Army, police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP officials were present. Whatever problems come up, we are all together… We discussed the issues with DCs and SPs of all districts”said Kuldiep Singh, security advisor, Manipur government. “You have known by now that we are getting approximately 90 companies…
Celebrating child rights week, children gathered from 20 different states of our country to thank both the ruling (NDA) and the opposition (INDIA) parties for incorporating child rights into their manifestoes. During their Press conference the children shared their observations and recommendations on child rights to the media seeking their support in highlighting the issues of over 400 million citizens of the country. Over the last week, starting from National Children’s Day these young advocates gathered for their consultations towards the creation of their own review of the status of child-rights in their neighborhood and in the country. The child-delegates…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for home after concluding his “warm and productive” visit to Guyana, where he co-chaired the India-Caribbean Community Summit, held bilateral talks, and interacted with the Indian diaspora. He was on a five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. The Prime Minister was here on the final leg of his five-day and three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. Announcing his departure from Guyana on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X, “A very warm and productive State visit to Guyana concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for New Delhi.” Prime Minister…
As the joint Parliamentary panel on Waqf Amendment Bill met on Thursday for the last time before the commencement of the Winter session of the Parliament on November 25, its chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said the draft report on the controversial legislation was ready. Pal said this during Thursday’s meeting, where officials of the Minority Affairs Ministry were summoned. The meeting drew protests from Opposition members. Some of them even got in touch with the Speaker’s office to seek his intervention. Opposition members of the panel had already urged Speaker Om Birla to extend the deadline of the…
In a historic move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the highest civilian award from Guyana and Dominica for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his exceptional contributions to the global community and efforts in strengthening bilateral ties with the two Caribbean nations. While accepting both the awards, the Prime Minister dedicated both the awards to people of India and the deep-rooted historical ties between the people of the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. The prime minister, who is currently in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, was conferred…
By Nava Thakuria Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) annual prize 2024 for the protection of journalists was awarded to Palestinian journalist Iyad Alasttal on 20 November. Since 7 October last year, more than 150 Palestinian and Lebanese journalists have been killed, which is an unprecedented toll in a conflict in such a short space of time. The PEC wanted to honour the memory of these journalists who have taken and continue to take considerable risks by awarding its prize to one of them. Iyad Alasttal was forced to flee Gaza because of Israeli reprisals for the attack launched by Hamas…
Following indictment against Adani and others was unsealed on Wednesday in the US District Court in New York’s Eastern District, market woes continued for Gautam Adani back home in India as the country’s markets opened to punish the Adani Group. In Thursday morning trade, Adani Green Energy made a freefall, shedding at least 18 per cent from Wednesday’s close of Rs 1412.70 a piece in the National Stock Exchange. The US has charged Adani and the others with allegedly tricking investors into securing a significant solar energy project from Adani Green Energy by bribing Indian officials.This has been one of the…
By Nava Thakuria A function to commemorate the completion of 53 years by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs (under Assam government) turned a serious and fruitful event to cherish the recognition to Asomiya (Assamese) as a classical language and also highlight the future course of actions for the government, concerned organisations, literary personalities and common people using the language both in written and colloquial forms in day-to-day conversations. The courtyard of iconic Rabindra Bhawan was decorated elegantly for the occasion with a colourful podium under Bokul (Spanish Cherry) plants. As the evening Sun set to disappear on the mighty Brahmaputra…