Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Stricter Media Laws to Combat Sensationalism and Fake News

In a recent meeting, the Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, discussed strengthening media laws to address growing concerns over sensationalism and fake news. The panel proposed bringing news portals and OTT platforms under regulatory frameworks, emphasizing the need to curb paid news and maintain ethical boundaries in journalism. The committee also highlighted issues such as disproportionate coverage of crime and celebrity news, the impact of social media on public discourse, and the financial challenges facing regional media outlets.

Source: The Times of India