The 2025 Press Freedom Index is out — and India’s ranking is once again raising serious questions. Ranking of India continues its downward slide in media freedom. But what does this ranking really mean? Is it a fair assessment? And why is the space for independent journalism shrinking in the world’s largest democracy? In this video, we dive deep into the global press freedom report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and break down what it says about India. We’ll explore the key reasons behind the low ranking, from censorship and political pressure to violence against journalists and digital surveillance. We also look at how the government has responded to this ranking in the past and whether those criticisms hold any ground.