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Times Network Launches 4 Channels In US, UK & Europe
In collaboration with California’s media technology giant DistroScale, the Times Network launched Times Now, Times Now Navbharat, and Zoom in UK and Europe while Mirror Now in UK, US, and Europe. The recently launched Times Now Navbharat talks about Ab Badlega Bharat, Banega Navbharat, to seek change for India. “We are now thrilled to further enrich the TV viewing experience for our global viewers,” said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO of… read-more
Tags: TV channels, Times now, india broadcaster, broadcast
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Film Director Aisha Sultana Booked Under Sedition, Hate Speech
Lakshadweep Police has registered a case of sedition and hate speech on June 8 against a film director Aisha Sultana. Reportedly, Sultana over a Malayalam channel said that Union Territory's administrator, Praful Khoda Patel is being used as "bio-weapon" at the Island. However, an outrage among the workers broke in Lakshadweep after Sultana's remark and a BJP leader C. Abdul Khader Raj filed complaint against her.
Tags: television, TV channels, Lakshadweep Islands, Police, Sedition, hate speech
Courtesy: The Print
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TRP Scam: Probe Reveals Accused Received Rs 1 Crore In Last One Year
The Mumbai Police informed that one of the accused in the Television Rating Point (TRP) manipulation scam had received over Rs 1 crore in the last one year. Reportedly, the accused, Bomapallirao Mistry, received the amount from four to five individuals. The police told he used to pay households to watch three television channels without having any income source. Meanwhile, Mistry's bank locker and account having about Rs 29 lakh were also… read-more
Tags: TRP Scam, Mumbai Police, TV channels, Fraud
Courtesy: Times of India
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I&B Ministry Asks Private Channels To Strictly Comply With Programme Code
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on October 9 issued an advisory to private TV channels and warned them to adhere by the 'Programme and Advertising Codes'. The ministry pointed out the rules of the Programme Code and advised the channels to refrain from airing "obscene and defamatory" content. Further, the channels are expected to avoid content which "criticises, maligns or slander any individual in person or certain groups."
Tags: TV channels, I&B Minister, Programme Code, Private Channels
Courtesy: The Indian Express
