<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the press release regarding 'fake news'&nbsp;to be withdrawn. As per PM Modi's order, the matter should now be addressed in Press Council of India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLASH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FLASH</a>: Prime Minister has directed that the press release regarding fake news be withdrawn and the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India. <a href="https://t.co/KVUBeAoDhC">pic.twitter.com/KVUBeAoDhC</a></p>
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<p>The Indian government yesterday amended the guidelines for accreditation of journalists in a bid to deal with the rise of "fake news".</p>

<p>The move came in the wake of the Malaysian Parliament pushing for a law that made 'fake news' punishable with a maximum six-year jail term.</p>

<p>Smriti Irani-led Information & Broadcasting ministry proposed penalties ranging from suspension to cancellation of accreditation of journalists found guilty of reporting “fake news”.</p>

<p>The guidelines were set to apply to journalists accredited by the Government of India, thereby indicating government's plan to deal with non-accredited journalists engaging in 'fake news' through the I&B ministry.</p>

<p>“While examining the requests seeking accreditation, the regulatory agencies will examine whether the `Norms of Journalistic Conduct’ and `Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards’ prescribed by the PCI and NBA respectively are adhered to by the journalists as part of their functioning. It would be obligatory for journalists to abide by these guidelines,” the Information & Broadcasting ministry said in its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/government-proposes-penalties-for-journalists-reporting-fake-news-127949">Government proposes penalties for journalists reporting 'fake news'</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting&nbsp;took to Twitter saying that the accreditation guidelines have generated a debate.</p>

<p>"Several journalists & organisations have reached out giving positive suggestions regarding the same," her tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Irani welcomed journalists to engage with her over questions and doubts related to the guidelines.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MIB_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIB_India</a> is more than happy to engage with journalist body or organisation/s wanting to give suggestions so that together we can fight the menace of ‘fake news’ & uphold ethical journalism. Interested journalists and/or organisations may feel free to meet me at <a href="https://twitter.com/MIB_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIB_India</a>. 2/2</p>
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) <a href="https://twitter.com/smritiirani/status/981061044914278401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The Indian government yesterday amended the guidelines for accreditation of journalists in a bid to deal with the rise of 'fake news'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the press release regarding 'fake news' to be withdrawn. As per PM Modi's order, the matter should now be addressed in Press Council of India. #FLASH: Prime Minister has directed that the press release regarding fake news be withdrawn and the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India. pic.twitter.com/KVUBeAoDhC — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2018 × The Indian government yesterday amended the guidelines for accreditation of journalists in a bid to deal with the rise of "fake news". The move came in the wake of the Malaysian Parliament pushing for a law that made 'fake news' punishable with a maximum six-year jail term. Smriti Irani-led Information & Broadcasting ministry proposed penalties ranging from suspension to cancellation of accreditation of journalists found guilty of reporting “fake news”. The guidelines were set to apply to journalists accredited by the Government of India, thereby indicating government's plan to deal with non-accredited journalists engaging in 'fake news' through the I&B ministry. “While examining the requests seeking accreditation, the regulatory agencies will examine whether the `Norms of Journalistic Conduct’ and `Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards’ prescribed by the PCI and NBA respectively are adhered to by the journalists as part of their functioning. It would be obligatory for journalists to abide by these guidelines,” the Information & Broadcasting ministry said in its release. Also read: Government proposes penalties for journalists reporting 'fake news' Meanwhile, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting took to Twitter saying that the accreditation guidelines have generated a debate. "Several journalists & organisations have reached out giving positive suggestions regarding the same," her tweet read. PIB Accreditation Guidelines asking Press Council of India & News Broadcasters Association to define & act against ‘fake news’ have generated debate. Several journalists & organisations have reached out giving positive suggestions regarding the same. 1/2 — Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 3, 2018 × Irani welcomed journalists to engage with her over questions and doubts related to the guidelines. .@MIB_India is more than happy to engage with journalist body or organisation/s wanting to give suggestions so that together we can fight the menace of ‘fake news’ & uphold ethical journalism. Interested journalists and/or organisations may feel free to meet me at @MIB_India. 2/2 — Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 3, 2018 ×

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