Tag: Media
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Sabarimala temple re-opens today; 2,300 police personnel deployed
This is the second time the hill temple would open for 'darshan' after the Supreme Court allowed entry of women of all age groups into it.
November 5, 2018 -
Media using pipe bomb scare to score political points: Donald Trump
Trump has had a tense relationship with the media dating back to his presidential campaign and extending into his tenure in the White House.
October 27, 2018 -
Sabarimala temple closes today; media warned of targeted attack, asked to stay away
The temple had opened its portals for monthly rituals on October 18 for the first time after the recent Supreme Court order permitting women of all age groups into the shrine.
October 22, 2018 -
Mob violence will invite serious consequences under law: Govt asks states to issue warning
Home Minister Rajnath Singh, had earlier said in the Parliament that the government will enact a law, if required, to curb incidents of lynching.
September 28, 2018 -
No blanket ban on reporting of Muzaffarpur shelter home case: SC
The apex court, however, asked both the print and the electronic media not to sensationalise the incidents of sexual abuse and sexual violence.
September 20, 2018 -
Media has to be critical and fearless: West Bengal Governor
Former editor-in-chief of The Hindu focuses on watchdog role of media.
September 9, 2018 -
BJP government intimidating media, alleges Congress
Kharge was referring to two senior employees of a news television channel who were told to quit after doing a reality check programme on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims
August 3, 2018 -
Ivanka Trump disagrees with Donald Trump on family separation, treatment of media
In an interview, Ivanka said the US government's "zero tolerance" policy, which includes separating parents and children apprehended at the US-Mexico border, has brought the administration to a "low point".
August 3, 2018 -
Arjun Ram Meghwal claims media ‘misinterpreted’ his lynching statement
Meghwal, an MP from Bikaner, had on Saturday told reporters that incidents of lynching will rise with the increasing popularity of the Prime Minister in an attempt to defame him.
July 22, 2018 -
Media should enrich thought process of people: Venkaiah Naidu
He was addressing the gathering after presenting degrees to students at the 3rd Convocation of Kushabhau Thakre Patrikarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
May 16, 2018 -
Media shouldn’t combine news and views: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said the media should not combine news and views, adding that it should follow a new TRP philosophy — “promotion of truth in a responsible and professional manner”. Recalling the contribution of several journalists during the independence movement, who considered the profession their mission, he said these days, …
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May 16, 2018 -
Media asked to leave Defence Minister’s event after invitation
After an email invitation to cover Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s event on Cantonment Boards here on Friday afternoon, journalists were asked to leave the venue because the programme was not open to the media. The event was held at Raksha Sampada Bhawan on Ulaanbaatar Road in Delhi Cantt area, close to the airport. Sitharaman was …
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May 4, 2018 -
Disclosure of rape victims’ identity: Even dead have dignity, says SC
Even the dead have dignity. They cannot be “named or shamed.” This was the observation of the Supreme Court on Tuesday as it dealt with the issue of disclosure of the identity of rape victims, including the eight-year-old girl who was raped and brutally murdered recently in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir. It said that …
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April 24, 2018 -
Media at times goes sensational, requires positive attitude: Vice President Naidu
The media at times become sensational and it needs to be reminded that a positive attitude is required, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday. He made the remarks after inaugurating a two-day civil services day function here. Naidu said the political leadership, executive, legislature, judiciary and media perform their responsibilities, “(but) the media …
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April 20, 2018 -
Media has incomplete knowledge of PIB circular, says Smriti
Union information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the media has incomplete knowledge regarding the controversial PIB circular calling for punitive action for disseminating fake news. Irani came to Kolkata to participate in the foundation day of the BJP. Addressing a Press conference at the safron brigade’s state headquarters she said that …
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April 7, 2018 -
Media should not dish out fake news: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today urged the media to be responsible and bring out only the truth before the public as fake news may irreparably harm the society. “The aim of the media is to show the correct path to the public, guide the people and not mislead them by dishing out fake …
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March 23, 2018 -
Report social issues more, Satyarthi tells media
The media should not run behind “breaking news” stories but report more on issues of social importance, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi said on Tuesday. Ahead of summit of global leaders and Nobel laureates on children’s rights in Jordan on 26-27 March, Satyarthi addressed a workshop on child issues organised by Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation for …
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March 21, 2018