Press Club of India expresses concern on Australian journalist Avani Dias being compelled to leave India after the government denied her visa extension

“We demand that the government should come clear on this issue and state the reasons behind denial of visa extension to her.”

Our PM and Ministers speak proudly of India's 'pluralistic culture', stake claim to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy when abroad- absolute disconnect with these speeches.

We were also told my election accreditation would not come through because of an Indian Ministry directive. We left on day one of voting in the national election in what Modi calls 'the mother of democracy”.

Hear more on our podcast Looking for Modi: open.spotify.com/episode/2Dltjf…

⁦ABC News’ South Asia bureau chief ⁦Avani Dias⁩ has been told a routine visa extension would be denied by the Indian government, days after it blocked her reporting on YouTube in the country. abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…

We’re kicking off our election coverage from the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It’s where PM Modi has made 10 trips since the start of the year.

“Ahead of national elections in the world’s largest democracy, journalists must be safe to do their work.”

YouTube blocks two videos by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, after a demand from the Indian government.

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YouTube has blocked Avani Dias powerful reporting about Sikh separatism in Punjab after a demand from the Indian government. It comes two weeks after the blocking of CBC's Fifth Estate program that featured footage of a Sikh seperatist's killing, and a year after a BBC…

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is proving costly for Nepalis, yet we have no vested interest in it. Here is the link to news report where I'm associate with the team of the ABC Australia
Meghna Bali #Nepal #Russia #Ukrenian

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A little known company with Reliance links donated Rs.410 crores to political parties through #ElectoralBonds . In FY 2021-22, the company Qwik Supply Chain made Rs.21.72 crores in net profit, but donated Rs.360 crore to political parties.
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Nepali men stuck in #Russia appeal to the Indian government to rescue them, as their plea to Nepalese government has gone in vain. They were scammed by travel agents who sent them to Russia on the pretext of a helper job with Russian Army. Randhir Jaiswal IndiaInNepal PMO Nepal

'On average 247 Palestinians are being killed & are at risk of being killed each day. Many of them literally blown to pieces. They include 48 mothers each day, 2 every hour. And over 117 children.' From the v powerful South Africa ICJ closing statement:

I started my ABC career at the same time as Nour. Have seen her grow into the tough, principled and professional journalist she is today. What a devastating loss for the public broadcaster. Big respect to her decision. Onwards and upwards 🧿

✨NEW✨: Our report 'Discredited' - published yesterday is a deep dive on the voluntary carbon market in India with a focus on communities on the ground who are carrying out the emissions reduction activities that lead to the sale of offsets to companies

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For this week’s #4corners Mahmood Fazal Amos Roberts and I travelled to Hungary and Slovenia to investigate claims by a secret informant that he was being exploited by Australian and American intelligence authorities. Here’s what we found 👇🏽 youtu.be/Kse32_VpTOE?si… via YouTube

My latest Four Corners report will be broadcast tonight. Produced by Amos Roberts with Meghna Bali as researcher. We speak to the spies who infiltrate organised crime cartels. By far the most difficult story I’ve got over the line due to legal complexities.

The Kennedy Award for Outstanding Reporting on Human Rights, Social, & Religious Affairs goes to @gracetobin Patrick Begley @maryffallon & Meghna Bali from 4Corners ABC News for Locking Up Kids 📸 Salty Dingo

My first Four Corners doco with Stephen Long airs tonight. We tackle the question of why building businesses are toppling in numbers not seen for a decade. Made with the brilliant Meghna Bali & Jessica Longbottom

This is a story I'm quite proud of reporting on for ABC News PM program. A perspective we rarely hear when talking about BRS. abc.net.au/news/2023-06-3…