Media Fraternity

CCI warns staff over unauthorised media contacts, information disclosure

CCI is investigating high-profile companies and reviewing deals involving the likes of Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart, Reliance, Walt Disney and liquor maker Pernod Ricard

Quality, flexibility key to winning Indian news subscriber: Study

The report also said that user preferences vary interestingly by language

'Visionary who revolutionised media': PM Modi's tribute to Ramoji Rao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief at the death of noted media personality Ramoji Rao, describing him as a visionary who revolutionised Indian media. Rao's rich contributions have left an indelible mark on journalism and the world of films, Modi said on X, adding that through his noteworthy efforts, he set new standards in innovation and excellence in the media and entertainment world. "Ramoji Rao Garu was extremely passionate about India's development. I am fortunate to have got several opportunities to interact with him and benefit from his wisdom. Condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers during this difficult time. Om Shanti." Rao (88), who was undergoing treatment for the past few days, breathed his last at 4.50 am, according to ETV, Telangana, one of the Ramoji group channels.

Media bodies allege 'targeted campaign' by politicians against NewsClick

Several media associations on Wednesday said the accusations levelled by political leaders against NewsClick suggesting that the portal serves as a mouthpiece of a neighbouring country were "unwarranted and condemnable". "While NewsClick, like other media outlets, critically examines government actions, this does not render it unpatriotic or a tool of any foreign nation," a statement by Press Association, Press Club of India, Delhi Union of Journalists and Indian Women Press Corps said. Expressing deep concern over the alleged "targeted campaign", they said if sources of funding of NewsClick were under scrutiny, the same transparency should extend to portals "aligned with the establishment". "It is imperative for the interests of complete transparency that the sponsors and funding sources of all such portals be disclosed. Without such disclosure, the recent actions targeting NewsClick could rightly be characterised as a witch-hunt," the media bodies said. NewsClick is again in the

Media has right to criticise but must highlight positive news: PM Modi

He was speaking at bicentennial celebrations of 'Mumbai Samachar' -- a Gujarati daily, published from Mumbai continuously for the past 200 years and now ranking among 50 oldest newspapers in the world

Media groups accuse police of harassing journalist during anti-CAA protest

Delhi Police swooped down on journalists in the Raj Ghat-Red Fort- Daryaganj area of Delhi, said Press Club of India