Journalists from media platforms were detained in Delhi during protests demanding resignation over electoral roll deletions.
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Updated Oct 18
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What happened
Journalists from media platforms were detained in Delhi during protests demanding resignation over electoral roll deletions.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Specific journalists, including Newslaundry reporters, were detained in Delhi.1 source
Journalists from Scroll/Newslaundry detained in Delhi over electoral roll deletions.1 source
PCI questioned PIB's accreditation policy amid journalist detentions during Delhi protests.1 source
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The entities involved
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Scroll
web service
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Newslaundry
Indian media watchdog that provides media critique, reportage and satirical commentary.
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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