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The bedrock of our democracy – free expression, independent thought and transparent governance – is under threat. Across India, we are witnessing a quiet, continuous erosion of freedoms, both online and offline.

At Scroll, we refuse to look away. Our journalism shines a spotlight on critical developments that often escape mainstream coverage. Week after week, we document the shrinking of rights and the examples below are just a snapshot of the stories we have covered.

Earlier today, we reported how the Centre denied permission to screen 19 films at a Kerala festival, underscoring a disturbing pattern of cultural gatekeeping and the curtailment of artistic freedom.

Last week, we exposed why academics around the world are becoming increasingly reluctant to study India, with independent research and critique facing growing political pressure.

And in October, we wrote about the new amendments to the IT Rules, which allow only senior officials to issue content takedown orders. This centralisation of censorship powers raises serious concerns about unchecked control over online discourse.

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