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World Press Freedom Index 2026
May 7 , 2026
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- India ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders.
- The World Press Freedom Index is an annual ranking that measures press freedom using indicators like media independence, safety, and legal environment.
- India is placed in the “very serious” category and dropped from rank 151 (2025) to 157 (2026).
- The 2026 report noted issues like violence against journalists, media ownership concentration, and legal pressures.
- Globally, more than half of the countries fall under “difficult” or “very serious” categories in 2026.
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