A 1989 IIS officer, Desai took over the CBC last year. He will assume charge of PIB on the superannuation of Rajesh Malhotra, who has been at the helm of the media outreach unit since 2022 | Latest News India
The Meerut-based government doctor is also likely to be dismissed from the service following charges that he had provided shelter to the two accused in killing of a lawyer, Umesh Pal, on February 24 and also helped them financially.
The Morning Context has a detailed report out today on problems with the Electronic Media Monitoring Centre. The report says it has now taken to less monitoring of standards, far more meeting political ends and trying to ensure PM and the BJP government look good.
In Indian Constitution, the right to Press was interested in Freedom of Speech and Expression. A Free Press is the need for any Democratic Setup and becomes much more significant for a Large Nation.