Journalist Helle Lyng faced an online backlash after asking Modi why he does not take questions from the press.
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Norwegian journalist goes viral for ruthless questioning of Modi and Indian officials - Helle Lyng asks visiting prime ...
The controversy began after Lyng attempted to question PM Modi following his joint media briefing with Norway’s Prime ...
MEA Secy didn't answer question of a Norwegian journalist in Oslo who asked if Modi would answer questions at press ...
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had just walked off stage without taking a single question from journalists, including one shouted at him by Norwegian commentator Helle Lyng of Dagsavisen.
The episode began on Monday, Oslo time, at a joint press statement by PM Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas ...
India dismisses Dutch concerns over press freedom and minority rights during PM Modi's 2026 visit. Read the full diplomatic ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea held a joint press conference in Delhi today. They delivered a joint statement, highlighting the strong ties between ...
Lyng suggested the suspension may be linked to the exchange, writing on X that losing access to her accounts was “a small ...