Modi government's impact on press freedom in India

Press freedoms in India are being squeezed as conglomerates with close ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi acquire media outlets. The latest acquisition is the hostile takeover of New Delhi Television by controversial magnate Gautam Adani, causing anxiety in the newsroom and the departure of network leaders. Amnesty International has flagged authorities' targeting of journalists, coupled with a broader crackdown on dissent that "has emboldened Hindu nationalists to threaten, harass and abuse journalists critical of the Indian government." The Indian government recently targeted the BBC, raiding its offices and accusing the British broadcaster of evading taxes after it released a documentary critical of Modi and alleged his responsibility in anti-Muslim violence.