Facebook changing how it identifies ‘fake news’ stories
Facebook has said it is changing how it identifies “fake news” stories on its platform to a more effective system. The social-media network had put “disputed” labels on stories that…
NEWSPAPERS’ SCAN
NEWSPAPERS’ SCAN “Pak trying to fix Gujarat polls : Modi” is The Asian Age headline. PM accuses Congress of being in cahoots with Pakistan but Congress says PM relying on…
A Surya Prakash re-appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati
Veteran journalist A Surya Prakash was today appointed the chairman of the Prasar Bharati board for a second consecutive term till 8th February 2020. A panel headed by Vice President…
Tripura: Journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik Shot Dead By Policeman
AMN Journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik, 50, working for the popular Bengali daily Syandan Patrika was shot dead Tuesday near capital Agartala, allegedly by a paramilitary force personnel. The accused soldier,…
Vice President warns against dangerous trends in newsrooms
National Press Day Our Correspondent / New Delhi Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today expressed concern over what he called as ‘some dangerous trends that had crept into the newsrooms…
Free press is cornerstone of vibrant democracy: PM Modi
AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said a free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy. Mr Modi said, government is fully committed to upholding freedom…
PCI seeks report from TN govt on arrest of cartoonist
AMN The Press Council of India (PCI) has asked for a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the arrest of a freelance cartoonist for allegedly depicting Chief minister K…
Media should make extra efforts to maintain credibility: PM Modi
CHENNAI Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that media should make extra efforts to maintain credibility and also indulge in healthy competition. Speaking at 75th anniversary celebrations of the Daily…
Pakistan most dangerous countries for journalists
AMN An international index for press freedom has placed Pakistan among the most dangerous countries for journalists along with the Philippines and Bangladesh. The 2017 World Press Freedom Index, prepared…
Justice must be done for the murder of journalists: UNESCO
AMN UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said, justice must be done for the murder of journalists, who perform important functions in taking forward fundamental freedoms and bolstering…