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Press Council of India

Okay kiddo, have you ever had an argument with your friends or siblings and wished that someone could listen to both sides and decide who was right? That's kind of what the Press Council of India does, but for newspapers and other media.

The Press Council of India is a group of people who work to make sure that the news that we see and read is truthful and fair. They listen to complaints from people who feel that a newspaper or TV channel has said something that is not true or has reported news in a way that is not fair.

Just like a teacher who checks your homework to see if you made any mistakes, the Press Council checks news reports to see if they are accurate and unbiased. They also help journalists to improve their skills so that they can do their job better.

In this way, the Press Council of India helps to ensure that people can trust the news that they read or watch. It's kind of like a referee in a game, making sure that everyone follows the rules and plays fairly.
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