PM MODI DIRECTS I&B MINISTRY TO WITHDRAW PRESS RELEASE ON FAKE NEWS

According to reports, PM Modi has directed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to withdraw the April 2 press release regarding fake news and said the matter should only be addressed at the Press Council of India. The I&B Ministry order had declared that journalists found guilty of writing or broadcasting fake news could lose accreditation for a period of six months in the first violation and for one year in case of a second violation. The release further said the accreditation would be cancelled permanently for the third violation.