Indian opposition parties have launched a renewed campaign against the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, calling it "a direct threat” to freedom of speech.

'Direct threat to freedom of speech,' Opposition blasts Indian govt over broadcasting bill

The UK government is increasingly monitoring the online activities of its potential critics and is blocking them out of government-funded events, a new Observer report has claimed.

UK accused of blacklisting critics from govt-funded events, monitoring their social media

Taliban's Haqqani network has backed Elon Musk & Twitter, lauding the platform for promoting 'freedom of speech'. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Taliban's Haqqani Network backs Twitter for promoting 'freedom of speech'

India has countered Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks on upholding 'freedom of speech' after recent anti-India protests in Brampton. India has reminded Canada about 'misuse of freedom of speech'. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: India counters Trudeau on 'freedom of speech' remarks

India has countered Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks on upholding 'freedom of speech' after recent anti-India protests in Brampton. India has reminded Canada about 'misuse of freedom of speech'.

India criticises Canada for pro-Khalistan activities, points strongly at Freedom of Expression

Late last year, a clip filmed during a public event in South Sudan showing a stain spreading on the President Salvakia's pants went viral. The journalists who were covering the event were detained and accused of embarrassing the head of state and the country.

World of Africa: Concerns Grow Over Freedom of Press

The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday in a paramount ruling said that no additional restrictions can be imposed on the country's fundamental right to Freedom of Speech and Expression, even in cases involving officials holding high offices.

No additional curbs on freedom of speech and expression: Indian Supreme Court

On Sunday (October 16), a pro-democracy protester from Hong Kong was beaten after being dragged into the Chinese consulate in Manchester. "They dragged me inside, they beat me up," the demonstrator said in a conversation with BBC.

Watch | Hong Kong pro-democracy protester dragged and beaten up in Manchester Chinese consulate, probe on

The island government has now ordered civil servants to not express their opinions on social media. The move comes after the claims of dozens of school children fainting due to lack of food and surfaced, provincial health officials and teachers blamed the dire economic crisis in the country, however the authorities dismissed the claim of malnutrition.

Sri Lanka extends crackdown on freedom of speech of civil servants

As fast as people connect to the glorious world of the Internet, it's clearly visible how some people are using social media for political use. Social media has become a platform for hate speech.

Does freedom of speech allow hate speech? Here's how section 295(A) affects it

Last week was historic in the space of social media. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced that he would purchase Twitter, the micro-blogging site that he has used for years to promote his interests and construct his public image.

Twitter and Musk: Freedom of speech and beyond

Norwegian telecoms group Telenor said Thursday it is selling its subsidiary in Myanmar, where it is one of the major operators, as a result of the military coup there.

Norway's Telenor quits Myanmar over military coup

Since Myanmar's military ordered telecoms operators to shut their networks in an effort to end protests against its February coup, Telenor's business there has been in limbo.

Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line

Arrest of Arnab Goswami has drawn condemnation not only from the government and fans but also from the Journalist bodies. The bigger debate - Freedom of speech vs political vendetta.

Let's not make fun of a liberal state | Opinion | WION

Free Speech Vs Responsible Speech. Do you know when was the first amendment passed in India to curtail freedom of speech? Watch the video.

Free Speech Vs Responsible Speech | WION Opinion

Highlighting the abuse of freedom of speech in India, The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Centre for filing an affidavit short on details in a plea seeking strong action against media houses for demonizing the Muslim community in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat event.

Freedom of speech most abused right in recent times: Supreme Court on Tablighi case

Belarusian women on Wednesday (September 2) marched through the centre of Minsk and formed a human chain in solidarity with the Belarus opposition.

Women in Minsk form human chain, stage "cat" flashmob demanding freedom of speech

Article 19 of Pakistan's constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. It also guarantees freedom of the press with certain restrictions. But try exercising any of this.

Abduction of journalist exposes dark underbelly of freedom of speech in Pakistan

Maria Ressa, a journalist who runs a Philippine news website known for its tough scrutiny of President Rodrigo Duterte, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to tax evasion charges in a case she has described as a form of harassment.

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa denies tax evasion charges

Chinese authorities have detained Xu Zhangrun, a law professor on Monday. According to Zhangrun's friends, the professor published a few essays criticising President Xi Jinping over coronavirus pandemic and his efforts to consolidate power.

China detains law professor for criticising President Xi Jinping over coronavirus pandemic

United Nations has slammed China over the freedom curbs. UN expresses concern over human rights violation by saying that China is suppressing the free speech.

UN slams China over freedom curbs, says, "China is suppressing free speech"

UN express concerns over human rights violation in China

Amid widespread criticism over the Chinese government's handling of coronavirus outbreak, hundreds of Chinese, led by academics, have signed an online petition calling on the national legislature to protect citizens’ right to freedom of speech, a South China Morning Post report said.

Petition seeking right to freedom of speech gathers momentum as China fights coronavirus 

Hate speech is not free speech and the right to defend one’s idea should not end up vilifying the other community. The statements which came from Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and Delhi MP Jag Parvesh Chandra were a classic example of hate speech for the electoral end.

Hate speech is not free speech

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