India revoked the visa of Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng directly ahead of her planned appearance at an upcoming Congress-organised summit where she was scheduled to speak. Lyng had previously questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi about press freedom during a confrontation in Oslo. She stated that the May encounter in Oslo had a significant influence on the decision to cancel her travel authorization.
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India cancels visa of Norwegian journalist who questioned Modi
The Norwegian journalist who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over press freedom has had her visa to India cancelled, ahead of a Congress-organised summit she was due to speak at. Helle Lyng says May’s confrontation in Oslo has a lot to do with it.
Published On 13 Nov 2026
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