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Bilal Kuchay
Bilal Kuchay

 

Journalist and producer based in New Delhi, India. His work has been published in Al Jazeera, TIME, The Telegraph, Christian Science Monitor, New Lines and numerous international media organisations. 

Writer’s Articles

Is India Targeting Independent Media Through Tax Status Revocation?

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through India’s independent media landscape, tax authorities have revoked The Reporters’ Collective's non—profit status, claiming journalism doesn’t serve a “public purpose.” Critics warn this unprecedented action, echoed in similar crackdowns on other outlets, is part of a broader campaign to throttle investigative journalism and stifle dissent financially.

Published on: 27 Mar, 2025