India celebrated the National Press Day on November 16 as the Press Council of India started functioning as a responsible body overlooking the works of the press as a whole body
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National Press Day: Attack on press is attack on democracy
As the world’s largest democracy, it is important that India act as a role model in many aspects. Considering ‘Media as Fourth pillar of its State’, India should be in forefront in safeguarding its media and promoting press freedom on the international stage. As a founding member of the Community[Read More…]
National Press Day: Committed to upholding freedom of press, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished journalists on “National Press Day” and said his government is “fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms”. In a series of tweets on Thursday morning, Modi termed free press as the “cornerstone of a vibrant democracy” and said[Read More…]