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Nothing wrong if govt intends to take steps to check fake news: Press Council
The Press Council's comments came after PM Narendra Modi ordered the I&B Ministry to cancel its fake news order.
Fake news order is not govt’s first attempt to gag media
The Raje government ordinance or executive order barring courts from taking up complaints against public servants without the government’s approval.
PM Modi snubs Smriti Irani, forces U-turn on ‘fake news’ move
The I&B ministry decision drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties as well as from press bodies.
Editors Guild condemns I&B ministry's fake news order, thanks Modi for intervening
The guild was discontent over the fact that Centre’s faith rests only on the Press Council of India to deliver justice in such cases.
Restricting media equals to killing democracy: Sheila Dixit on fake news
In a bid to check spread of fake news, the govt came out with new rules for issuing and withdrawing Press Information Bureau tag to journos.
PM Modi directs I&B ministry to withdraw fake news order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India.
Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Govt
According to amended rules, publication, telecast of fake news would result in 6-month-suspension of journalist in first violation.
Smriti Irani responds to Cong on measures against ‘fake’ news
Cong asked who will determine if a reported news item is 'fake' and showed apprehension that rules might be misused to harass reporters.
Govt to crack down on scribes to curb spread of fake news
In an effort to curb instances of fake news in various mediums including print and electronic media.
Malaysia approves 'fake news' law despite outcry
Critics are worried that fake news will be used to stifle dissent before elections.