Question

What do you mean by an independent media why is it important for the media to be independent?

Answer 1

Independent media means independent media companies like The Hindu, The deccan chronicle.
It is important for media to be independent as independent companies don't have pressure from the government and do not need to listen to government and they have their own legal rights. Government media companies like times of India are under control of India.
They can't publish anything without the approval of the government

Answer 2

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An independent media means that no one should control and influence its coverage of news. No one should tell the media that what should be included and what should be excluded in a news story. It means that media shouldn't be under anyone's pressure. It will be totally independent. An independent media is very important because it is on the basis of the information that the media provides that we take actions as citizens. Hence, it is essential that his information is reliable.

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