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Which is the largest Indian media?
List of newspapers
| Rank | Newspaper | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dainik Jagran (दैनिक जागरण) | Hindi |
| 2 | Dainik Bhaskar (दैनिक भास्कर) | Hindi |
| 3 | Hindustan (हिंदुस्तान) | Hindi |
| 4 | Amar Ujala (अमर उजाला) | Hindi |
What is the standard media of India?
The longitude of 82½° E (82° 30’E) is considered as the standard meridian. The local time stated or mentioned at this meridian is considered as the standard time for the whole country. This is called as the Indian Standard Time (IST).
Is press free in India?
The constitution of India protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press. However, critics state that press freedom is restrained, and the government only encourages speech that supports it and the prevailing ruling party.
Which is the most popular source of media?
Use as a news source by adults In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that over half of Americans (54\%) either got their news “sometimes” or “often” from social media, and Facebook was the most popular social media site where American adults got their news.
How many journalists are killed in India?
Four journalists had been murdered in India for their work as of 1 December 2021, while a fifth died on a “dangerous assignment”, the CPJ has said in its annual survey on press freedom and attacks on the media. Seven Indian mediapersons were behind bars as a result of their reporting as of 1 December 2021, it added.
Is it safe to be a journalist?
According to the United Nations, “Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world.” Journalists go out to the streets to explore and report what is happening. Unfortunately, in this profession, the stories covered may result in kidnapping, assault and even death.
Why does India need the standard time?
India has a vast longitudinal extent. Since many meridians pass through it, it is important to adopt the local time of one central meridian of a country as the standard time for the country. Thus, we need a standard meridian for the country. In India 82 ½ °E longitude determines the standard time.