Miscellaneous (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-II

The Press Council Act, 1965, outlines the following objectives and functions of the PCI:

• Maintaining Independence: It ensures that newspapers retain their independence and are free from external interference, fostering unbiased reporting.
• Code of Conduct: The Council builds and promotes adherence to a professional code of ethics for newspapers and journalists
• Public Taste and Citizenship: It encourages journalists to maintain high standards of public taste and emphasizes their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
• Fostering Responsibility: The PCI nurtures a sense of public service and responsibility among media professionals.
• Monitoring Developments: It keeps an eye on developments that could restrict the dissemination of news, ensuring that public interest is prioritized.
• Reviewing Foreign Assistance: The Council examines cases where newspapers or news agencies receive assistance from foreign sources, as referred by the Central Government.

• Regionalism is a term used to describe the idea that people living in a particular region share a common identity based on their distinct characteristics, such as language, culture, history, and food habits. This shared identity creates a sense of togetherness among people inhabiting a region.
• It is important to note that local patriotism and loyalty to one's locality, region, or state and its language and culture do not necessarily constitute regionalism
• However, regionalism can become problematic when the interests of one region or state are asserted against the country as a whole or against another region or state in a hostile manner.
• In the context of India, regionalism has been one of the biggest challenges for the consolidation of the country as a nation since its independence.

The term "terrorism" is quite broad, and no single definition exists. Different individuals and organisations have developed their own definitions of terrorism. It is an illegal and violent behaviour carried out by an individual, a group of individuals, or an organisation with the intent of instilling fear in the general public and sending messages to the public and governments in order to achieve a certain purpose. Although the terror attack may only affect a few individuals (depending on the circumstances), the intended target is usually much larger than the number of victims.
The goal of the terrorists is to send a powerful message to the general population and the government. They usually claim blame after committing a violent crime in order to demonstrate their power and ability, and therefore terrorise the public
Globally, terrorism is defined as the "unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civillans, in the pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socio-economic objectives"

The term "terrorism" is quite broad, and no single definition exists. Different individuals and organisations have developed their own definitions of terrorism. It is an illegal and violent behaviour carried out by an individual, a group of individuals, or an organisation with the intent of instilling fear in the general public and sending messages to the public and governments in order to achieve a certain purpose. Although the terror attack may only affect a few individuals (depending on the circumstances), the intended target is usually much larger than the number of victims.
The goal of the terrorists is to send a powerful message to the general population and the government. They usually claim blame after committing a violent crime in order to demonstrate their power and ability, and therefore terrorise the public
Globally, terrorism is defined as the "unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civillans, in the pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socio-economic objectives"

The term "terrorism" is quite broad, and no single definition exists. Different individuals and organisations have developed their own definitions of terrorism. It is an illegal and violent behaviour carried out by an individual, a group of individuals, or an organisation with the intent of instilling fear in the general public and sending messages to the public and governments in order to achieve a certain purpose. Although the terror attack may only affect a few individuals (depending on the circumstances), the intended target is usually much larger than the number of victims.
The goal of the terrorists is to send a powerful message to the general population and the government. They usually claim blame after committing a violent crime in order to demonstrate their power and ability, and therefore terrorise the public
Globally, terrorism is defined as the "unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civillans, in the pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socio-economic objectives"

• The All India Radio (AIR), a division of Prasar Bharati is the national public radio broadcasting service of India.
• Officially known as Akashvani since 1956, it is the world's second-largest radio network. As per the information and Broadcasting Ministry, AIR has covered over 99% of the population of the country. It is headquartered in New Delhi and is Doordarshan's sister service under Prasar Bharati.
• Its motto is "Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya" (for the happiness and welfare of all).
• The beginnings of AIR can be traced back to the 20s. The first radio broadcasts were done by the Radio Clubs of Bombay and Calcutta in 1923.