World Radio Day being observed with theme ‘Radio & Diversity’
AMN / WEB DESK Today is World Radio Day. The day is observed every year on this date to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the…
RNG Awards: Fake news emerges as a new menace, says President Kovind
AMN / NEW DELHI President Ram Nath Kovind has said that fake news has emerged as new menace whose purveyors proclaim themselves as journalists and taint this noble profession. Speaking…
PM asks media to present logical arguments before public
AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked media houses to present intelligent and logical arguments before the public. He delivered a televised address from Delhi in the…
Javadekar presents Annual Akashvani Awards
WEB DESK UNION Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that All India Radio is an institution which is a part of people’s lives, be it music, news…
Journalist Detained, ‘Abused’ by UP Cops amid Anti-CAA Protest
Released With Apology for ‘Confusion’ LUCKNOW / AGENCIES A journalist working for the prestigious newspaper the Hindu was detained here on Friday in connection with the ongoing protests over the…
PIB establishes fact-checking unit to combat fake news against govt
WEB DESK The Press Information Bureau of India has set up a fact-checking unit to verify news related to the various ministries to combat fake news. The Ministry of Information…
Vice President calls for ensuring women’s safety and dignity
Addresses the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Women Press Corps Staff Reporter / New Delhi The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for ending the gender discrimination…
Fake news more dangerous than paid news: Prakash Javadekar
WEB DESK Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that fake news menace is bigger than the paid news one and it must be tackled in…
PCI’s journalism award to be presented on National Press Day today
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Press Council of India, PCI journalism award will be presented on National Press Day today. PCI has announced the names of the winners of National…
Australian newspapers black out front pages in protest against ‘secrecy’ laws
United campaign by media companies highlights government moves to penalise whistleblowing and criminalise journalism WEB DESK In a rare show of unity in the Australian media, the front page of…