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New deals for content | The PMA Briefing

Argentina’s kids TV channel unveils a controversial new programme, while creators have been given access to India’s broadcasters’ archives.

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Protest, scrutiny and cutbacks | The PMA Briefing

Public media workers in Argentina have protested over wage freezes, while in the US, the state of Indiana has cut funding for public media.

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Why Broadcasting Bill has provoked fears of censorship in India

India's independent audio-visual content creators could be labelled as digital broadcasters under India's new draft Broadcasting Bill.

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ABC journalist’s troubles in India spotlight erosion of media freedoms

ABC journalist leaves India after saying she was effectively pushed out over visa issues. The case highlights the erosion of media freedom in India as it heads into election

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BBC India Offices searched by authorities

PMA is deeply concerned by today’s search of BBC offices in India as part of an investigation by income tax authorities.

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India: Space for media freedom shrinking

Recent censorship highlights the continuing pressure on media freedom and independent journalism in the country.

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Collaborative media literacy programme takes off in India

BBC Young Reporter India taught more than 8,000 school students about critical thinking, fact-checking and digital safety, to improve media literacy.

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Rana Ayyub and press freedom in India

The journalist Rana Ayyub, was stopped from flying from Delhi to London where she was to speak on the intimidation Indian journalists face.

The importance of ethics when reporting on conflict

"A regional outline of the issues and key challenges” – keynote address by Dhruba Hari Adhikary on how ethics and conflict reporting interact.

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Code of Conduct: “Truly distinct” and “absolutely necessary”

The newly-launched Code of Conduct was heralded as a “truly distinct” piece of work and "absolutely necessary" for public trust in media.