Ethics In Journalism
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Rakul Preet plea: HC asks Centre to file report on action taken against news channels in drugs case
The plea filed by the actor had sought to restrain media from publishing unsubstantiated news about her in the case.
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News broadcasting authority orders three channels to air apology for reports on Rakul Preet Singh
The news channels that were asked to air the apology are Zee News, Zee24, and Zee Hindustani.
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Sudarshan TV allowed to broadcast remaining episodes of ‘Bindas Bol’ show with some modifications
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, however, cautioned the news channel to be careful in future.
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Trending
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Why the small turnout at Modi’s Kolkata rally should not worry the BJP
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With new OCI notification, India has ended its experiment with dual citizenship
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Indian IT companies have found ways to avoid the stress of H-1B visas
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Air France flight makes emergency landing after Indian passenger’s disruptive behaviour
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How I restored Bapu’s bicycle with the help of local repairmen and ingenuity
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‘Media has become highly polarised,’ says Bombay HC on petitions seeking restraint on reportage
There have been continuous demands for regulation of reportage, especially after actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death on June 14.
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‘Why not have a statutory body to control TV media?’ Bombay HC asks Centre
The court was hearing petitions against the ‘media trial’ in actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
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Aaj Tak fined Rs 1 lakh by broadcasters’ body for telecasting fake tweets on Sushant Singh’s death
It also asked the channel to air an apology – the content, time and date of which will be given by the authority.
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Video
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‘Totally un-self-aware’: How social media reacted to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
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Eco India, Episode 100: Understanding women and their relationship with the environment
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Watch: Migrant runs into strange people and situations in short film ‘Welcome to Mumbai’
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‘International Men’s Day should also be celebrated’: BJP MP Sonal Mansingh in Rajya Sabha
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Watch: Farmers’ protests are celebrating women’s day with massive rallies and women speakers
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NCB drugs probe: HC asks Centre about steps taken to restrain media on actor Rakul Preet’s plea
The Delhi High Court directed other regulatory authorities to file a status report by October 15.
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‘Can’t brand a community, alienate them with divisive agenda,’ SC tells Sudarshan News
The court, however, said that it cannot be a censor while hearing petitions opposing the telecast of a show on the ‘infiltration’ of Muslims in civil services.
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Media should exercise restraint, reputations getting tarnished: Delhi HC on actor Rakul Preet’s plea
The court noted that media has failed to self-regulate and might be going ‘haywire’ with regard to cases surrounding the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.
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The Reel
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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‘Bombay Begums’ review: Spirited performances in show about the different shades of womanhood
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‘Thunder Force’ trailer: Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer play unlikely superheroes
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Jean-Luc Godard: ‘Today’s cinema only thinks action and not silence’
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Sahir Ludhianvi at 100: Why the poet and film lyricist was the original ‘Angry Young Man’
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Sushant Singh coverage: Surprised there is no government regulation of TV media, says Bombay HC
The court noted that the News Broadcasting Standards Authority had ‘no teeth at all’.
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Sushant Singh coverage: Bombay HC tells media houses to exercise restraint, not hamper investigation
Several journalists and media organisations have also criticised the way TV channels have been reporting the case.
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Sushant Singh coverage: Journalists can’t declare anyone guilty, says Network of Women in Media
The organisation said the case ‘smacks of crass sensationalism and voyeurism’ and urged TV channels to end the ‘media trial’ targeting Rhea Chakraborty.
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The Field
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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Watch: Rishabh Pant is a left-handed Virender Sehwag, says former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq
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Golf: Anirban Lahiri to play at The Players Championship after Brooks Koepka pulls out due to injury
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India vs England: Test series defeat is going to hurt for a while, says coach Chris Silverwood
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NBA: Giannis wins MVP as Team LeBron dominates 2021 All-Star Game against Team Durant