National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance
1 year, 1 month ago

National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

George Orwell once said, “Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticise and oppose” and as we gear up to mark National Press Day in India, we can't help but reflect on how journalism makes the fourth and last pillar of democracy. Press media includes various forms - traditional print publications such as newspapers and magazines, digital platforms like online news websites, blogs and e-magazines, broadcast media encompassing television and radio and social media channels where news is disseminated through platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance National Press Day originated to be symbolic of a free and responsible press in India where the diverse forms of press media cater to different audiences and preferences, providing information in written, visual and audio formats to reach a broad spectrum of the public. Date: National Press Day is celebrated in India on November 16 every year.

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National Press Day 2024: 10 things to know about the right to freedom of speech in India
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National Press Day 2024: 10 things to know about the right to freedom of speech in India

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Journalist associations, digital rights groups demand withdrawal of laws aimed at ‘curbing freedom of press’
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Journalist associations, digital rights groups demand withdrawal of laws aimed at ‘curbing freedom of press’

The Hindu  

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Hindi Journalism Day 2024: Know date, history, significance and more
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India TV News  

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The Quint  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Quint  

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The Hindu  

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The Independent  

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Striking a Balance Between Press Freedom and Government Control - News18
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News 18  

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The Quint  

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World Press Freedom Day | Op-eds and Editorials

The Hindu  

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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The government tries to erect a facade of media freedom in response to India's low ranking in Press Freedom Index

The Hindu  

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4 years, 1 month ago

Modi Govt Committed to Freedom of Press, Says Amit Shah

News 18  

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National Press Day 2020: History, significance and quotes
4 years, 1 month ago

National Press Day 2020: History, significance and quotes

India Today  

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