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'Publish foreign content after due verification': Press Council warns media houses of consequences
Fp Staff •The quasi-judicial body warned the Indian publications that they will be held responsible for the reportage, irrespective of from where it sourced the article
Online news and streaming platforms, including Netflix, now under govt regulation
•According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday, content made available by online providers will come under the purview of the I&B Ministry
SC refuses to impose pre-broadcast ban on TV programme claiming 'Muslim conspiracy' to infiltrate UPSC
•A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and KM Joseph said it has to first circumspect in imposing a prior restraint on publication or the airing of views by Sudarshan TV
Press Council of India condemns 'attack' on Arnab Goswami, says violence not the answer 'even against bad journalism'
•The Press Council of India (PCI) said it is distressed to know about the alleged attack on Goswami "purportedly for his views as a journalist".
PCI advises media to stop publicity, advertisement of AYUSH-related claims for COVID-19 treatment
Fp Staff •The order had mentioned that “it is imperative to apply and implement various measures for maintaining public safety in all aspects and to control dissemination of misleading information about AYUSH drugs and services”.
'Journalists are expected to ask and keep asking questions. But we don't do that anymore': An interview with Om Thanvi
Arshia •In an interview with Firstpost, veteran journalist, writer, editor and critic Om Thanvi examines the reasons behind an ailing Indian media, and reflects on Hindi journalism's death
Centre sets up fact-checking unit to check fake news related to govt and its policies
•In a bid to combat fake news, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has set up a fact-checking unit to verify news related to the government's ministries, departments and schemes
Comparing Modi govt's Kashmir decision with Emergency absurd; temporary restrictions necessary to correct Valley's dystopian reality
Sreemoy Talukdar •Liberal angst over Kashmir could have been cute, were it not for the unintentional black humour permeating their 'serious' arguments.
NGO launches Android app which lets you report hate speech and fake news
Tech2 News Staff •CJP's Hate Hatao app will be available on the Google Play Store starting 30 January.
PCI takes note of alleged misbehaviour with journalist by Mumbai Police, issues notice to Maharashtra govt
•The Press Council of India (PCI) on Thursday took note of the alleged misbehaviour with the journalist of a daily in Mumbai by the local police and said it views such incidents with concern.