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We stand for press freedom, says PCI
Media bodies had criticised the affidavit and 11 PCI members had demanded an emergency meeting to convince the chairman to withdraw it.
Press Council of India moves to SC against petition on communication blockade in J&K
The application on behalf of the PCI was filed by advocate Anshuman Ashok on Friday.
Media gag an early warning
In a sign of unease, Friday night's dinner did not have the numbers that Ms Sitharaman’s highly respected predecessor Arun Jaitley, attracted.
Journalists meet PCI over finance ministry curbs
The finance ministry has banned govt-accredited mediapersons from entering the ministry without prior appointment.
Why media houses not prosecuted for disclosing identity of sexual assault victims: SC
It asked PCI, NBSA, the Editors Guild and the Indian Broadcasting Federation to file their affidavit on the issue within three weeks.
PCI may soon issue advisory on term ‘dalit’
Sources stated the I&B ministry is unlikely to issue any advisory on its part and is expected to ask the PCI to take a call on the issue.
Netas create false news; the Press is their victim
The order was withdrawn the very next day — on the directions from PM Narendra Modi’s office — after outrage from the media and the public.
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.
BJP MP who defended editor accused of fake news is member of Press Council
PM Narendra Modi cancelled his own govt’s order over fake news and said that matter should be addressed only by Press Council of India.
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.