Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index 2026
The Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index 2026 highlights a concerning global decline in media freedom, with India ranked 157th out of 180 countries, slipping from 151st in 2025. The index, launched in 2002 by RSF, evaluates countries on political context, legal framework, economic environment, socio-cultural factors, and journalists’ safety.
Historically, India has maintained a mixed record on press freedom. While the Consti
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