Gautam Navlakha
Writer and human rights activist Navlakha was one of many writers and activists arrested for “inciting caste violence” in the village of Bhima Koregaon in August 2018. He was… More
Govind Pansare
Politician and writer Pansare was shot on February 16, 2015 and died four days later. His murder investigation implicated the right-wing group Sanatan Sanstha and was linked to the… More
Priyanka Pathak-Narain
In August 2017, a district court in Delhi approved a ban on Pathak-Narain’s novel Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev without hearing the defense’s case. After… More
Criminal Charges Against News Editor in India Must Be Dismissed
These charges are a blatant attempt to intimidate a leading media outlet. More
Writers Demand India Review Decision to Revoke Journalist’s Immigration Status
“Denying access to the country to writers of both foreign and Indian origin casts a chill on public discourse." More
Letter: Indian Government Must Review Decision to Revoke Writer’s Overseas Citizenship Status
As writers, journalists, and Members of PEN America and the Authors Guild, we write to express our concern about the apparent murder of Jamal Khashoggi. More
Indian-American Journalist and Writer Faces Revocation of Citizenship Document
“Harassing critical writers and journalists not just in India but globally is a disturbing new low for Modi’s government that’s already put Indian democracy on its heels." More
DARE: Federal Judge Will Rule on Brian Karem’s White House Press Pass
Facebook launches 'clear history' feature in three countries, allowing users to see how Facebook tracks them across the wider web and 'disconnecting' but... More
Media Blackout in Jammu and Kashmir Threatens Free Expression
"PEN Delhi condemns the Indian government’s communication blockade in Jammu and Kashmir which is preventing journalists from doing their duty." More
India: murder of journalist is a devastating blow to freedom of expression
This statement originally appeared on PEN International's website at: http://www.pen-international.org/newsitems/india-murder-of-journalist-is-a-devastating-blow-to-freedom-of-expression/ The murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh yesterday is a devastating blow to freedom of expression, PEN International said… More
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