Media
Media is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. This section presents news and views about the state of Indian media.
NDTV promoter company transfers 99.5% equity to Adani, giving Gautam Adani owned company 29.19% stake in media house
If Adani Group has indirect control over a stake that is more than 25%, it is required by Indian law to make an open offer to buy at least 26% more from current shareholders and give them the opportunity to withdraw.
IANS whitewashes ‘Love Jihad’ by calling Hindu outfits ‘hotheads’, citing ‘analyst’ to blame Hindus for their own persecution
IANS published a report headlined, "Hindu hotheads raise the 'love jihad' temperature". This report was picked up by several media outlets
BBC journalist thrashed, detained for covering protests in China, cops cite ‘protection against Covid’ as reason: Details
Prior to his arrest, the BBC journalist had informed through a tweet about his presence at the protest site in Shanghai.
300 people to become jobless as Zee Network decides to shut down Zee Hindustan, managing editor Shamsher Singh resigns
Zee Network has decided to shut down Zee Hindustan. On the other hand, Deepak Chaurasia will make a TV comeback on new channel Bharat Express
‘Have courage when govt is doing right too’: Gautam Adani hints at NDTV’s bias, answers opposition allegations of him benefitting from Modi govt
Gautam Adani stated that the takeover of NDTV is not a business opportunity but rather a responsibility.
What will Elon Musk do if Twitter is banned by Google and Apple? Launch his own smartphone? Read what he said
Elon Musk hinted launching his own smartphone, operating system in the 'unlikely' event that Google, Apple Inc. remove Twitter
NDTV distorts Amit Shah’s statement on the 2002 Gujarat riots, deletes tweet after being called out
NDTV deleted the tweet and published an edited version after being called out for distorting statements by Amit Shah.
Richa Chadha draws support from Pakistan after being supported by Congress leaders and employees of a propaganda portal edited by a US citizen
Richa Chadha drew support from a Pakistani media outlet which hailed her for her Galwan jibe against Indian Army.
Associated Press fires its reporter James LaPorta over the false ‘Russian missile in Poland’ story
On November 15, a missile of unconfirmed origin hit Poland and killed two people. in the village of Przewodów, located around 15 KM from the Poland-Ukraine border. A number of media organisations and government channels had falsely claimed that it was fired by Russia.
Researcher reveals how Bloomberg misled people about Leicester violence, which was then amplified by others. Here is what happened
Without adhering to journalistic principles of verification and non-sensationalism, several media outlets amplified the disinformation spread by Bloomberg news agency.
