Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 30 Apr 2026,Thursday India Global
India has slipped six places to rank 157 out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), down from 151 in 2025. Pakistan, meanwhile, improved five positions to 153. The report highlights a global decline in press freedom, citing rising political pressure, restrictive laws, and weakening media environments. India remains in the “very serious” category, with concerns over legal intimidation and challenges to independent journalism. Norway continues to top the index, while Eritrea ranks last.
