Sensationalist TV News Coverage During India-Pakistan Conflict
Sensationalist TV news coverage in India during the fighting between India and Pakistan revealed the polarization of the country's media, with channels spreading misinformation and false claims which affected the local community negatively.
Key Points
- Indian TV channels spread misinformation and false claims during the conflict
- Falsehoods in news coverage revealed the close relationship between Indian media and the government
- Coverage was used to spread misinformation against Muslims
- Government and pro-government business houses influence media, affecting press freedom in India