Modi's Silence Speaks Volumes on India's Press Freedom Crisis The Prime Minister's reluctance to engage with the media is a stark reminder of India's downward spiral in press freedom rankings.
Since 2014, when Narendra Modi first took office, India has slid from 140th to a dismal 157th out of 180 nations in the World Press Freedom Index.
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist demanding accountability from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities, marks his 20th day of hunger strike.