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An old twisted tale of press freedom

Students of history may know the intricate contours of this period that eventually led to Hastings's and Impey's impeachment but Hicky's life has never been thoroughly investigated

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Last Updated : Jun 30 2018 | 6:34 AM IST

From the killing of journalists Gauri Lankesh and Shujaat Bukhari to numerous recent attempts by governments to harass, intimidate and restrain media organisations, India’s record on press freedom is slipping

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First Published: Jun 30 2018 | 6:34 AM IST

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