USIBC President Atul Keshap critical of ‘uninformed media reports’ on US-India drone deal

Expressing concern over media coverage, US-India Business Council (USIBC) President Ambassador Atul Keshap criticized certain outlets on Thursday for spreading “uninformed, erroneous gossip” without fact-checking. While championing the principles of free and independent media, he stressed the need for responsible journalism, especially when dealing with sensitive topics such as defense deals between nations.