Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday called for responsible conduct from those in media or those using social media. Mirwaiz addressed the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid at Srinagar when he urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct.Referring to the sayings of the Prophet — “Beware, every one of you is a guardian/sh…
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Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) The investigation into the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant from Bihar’s Jehanabad district has taken a serious turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) collecting DNA samples of six suspects as part of an intensified probe.The SIT has identified six individuals whose movements were found suspicious on the day the incident came to light. CCTV footage shows them loitering near Shambhu Hostel in Patna, where the student was staying. Their presence was further corro…
Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Pakistani journalists have increasingly been subjected to intimidation in recent years under the country’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for their online reporting, as well as through criminal defamation cases filed by public officials or private individuals. Journalists covering protests, political movements and sensitive regional issues face threats ranging from harassment to physical violence, a report said on Saturday. According to a report in ‘Journalism P…