Enemy of the Press Trump Says Media Is Corrupt
While the American democracy is already under threat, Trump is hell-bent to attack press freedom which is an essential pillar of a democratic framework. By Rakesh Raman As President Donald…
Entries invited for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism
The Press Council of India has invited entries for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, 2019. The Awards, carrying a cash prize and citation, will be given in eight categories:…
UN Chief Says Defend the Rights of Journalists
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has conveyed his message for World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May. “A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development, and human rights.…
Trump Predicts Closure of New York Times and Washington Post
It is believed that since Trump does not want his notional base to trust the news stories about Mueller’s investigation, he is raising doubts about the sanctity of newspapers and…
32 Journalists Murdered So Far in 2018: UN Report
With journalism under increasing attack worldwide, top United Nations officials on Thursday joined a growing chorus of calls for the better protection of media workers, a UN report said. Marking…
Sitanshu Kar to Head Press Information Bureau of India
Sitanshu Ranjan Kar, a 1983 batch officer of Indian Information Service, took over as the 27th Principal Spokesperson of the Government of India and Director General of Press Information Bureau…