'Rabid & Unfounded Claims Made Even Before Trial' : Republic TV Files Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar For TimesNow Show On TRP Scam
3 years, 10 months ago

'Rabid & Unfounded Claims Made Even Before Trial' : Republic TV Files Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar For TimesNow Show On TRP Scam

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ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. has filed a criminal defamation case in a Delhi Court, against Times Now anchor Navika Kumar for making allegedly defamatory remarks against Republic TV and its Chief Arnab Goswami, in connection with the TRP Scam case. The petition filed before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Patiala House courts through Advocate Ayush Jindal alleges that Republic Media Network has been the target of a vicious, vindictive and malice driven exercise under the Maharashtra Government and that Kumar, as a part of a planned scheme and to take advantage of the ongoing deep-seated malice intends to further her own corporate interests. Regardless, it is alleged, in a telecast dated 18 January: "By misusing, misconstruing and distorting the documents from the Mumbai Police's chargesheet in the TRP Scam, mainly the WhatsApp Chats, and without regard to the matter being sub judice both before the lower courts at Mumbai and the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, the Accused Person has gone on a reckless spree to spew grossly defamatory material mentioned below that has been telecast, published, circulated and disseminated on the TV Channel Times Now as well as the internet in various portal such as the Youtube." It is alleged that Navika Kumar made "rabid and unrounded claims" accusing ArnabGoswami of endangering national security and leaking state secrets; such allegations "an utter falsehood" and "outright falsehood"

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Defamation case: SC relief for AAP leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation case: SC relief for AAP leaders

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi chief minister Atishi in a case related to a statement made in 2018 that accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of facilitating the alleged deletion of 3 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal …

Court closes TRP manipulation case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Court closes TRP manipulation case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court on Wednesday allowed the state government’s plea to drop prosecution of all the accused, including Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami, in the Television Rating Point manipulation case. When the court asked the prosecution if they had applied their mind to the withdrawal, he said, “We have applied our mind and felt that the case …

TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case
11 months ago

TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The first informant in the Television Rating Points manipulation case, Nitin Kashinath Deokar, a representative of the Hansa Research Group, on Thursday gave his no objection for the withdrawal of the prosecution. On November 28, 2023, the state government had filed an application before the court for withdrawal of prosecution in the Television Rating Points manipulation case, which had …

Fake TRP scam: Crime Branch finds flaws in probe conducted by Sachin Vaze, says the malice is evident in the investigation against Arnab Goswami
1 year, 3 months ago

Fake TRP scam: Crime Branch finds flaws in probe conducted by Sachin Vaze, says the malice is evident in the investigation against Arnab Goswami

Op India  

In the Fake TRP scam case, a new twist has come up as senior state home department officials have found flaws in the probe conducted by dismissed cop Sachin Waze and his team. According to a Hindustan Times report, senior officials in the state home department recently got documents pertaining to the case from Mumbai police, and upon re-examination detected …

TRP case against Arnab Goswami: Crime branch finds flaws in Waze’s probe
1 year, 3 months ago

TRP case against Arnab Goswami: Crime branch finds flaws in Waze’s probe

Hindustan Times  

In a case registered against the managing director and editor-in-chief of Republic Media Network, Arnab Goswami, for alleged manipulation of Television Ratings Points, in October 2020, Goswami approached the Mumbai police a few months ago citing flaws in the probe. He said, police analysed the documents of the earlier case and studied investigations done by Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau …

Ex-Mumbai commissioner Param Bir Singh withdraws defamation suit against Arnab Goswami
2 years ago

Ex-Mumbai commissioner Param Bir Singh withdraws defamation suit against Arnab Goswami

The Hindu  

Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on Wednesday withdrew a defamation suit filed against TV journalist Arnab Goswami and ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd which owns Republic TV. In October 2020, Goswami made several “false and defamatory” statements on his news show on Republic TV in relation to the alleged TRP rigging scam which Mumbai Police were probing, Mr. …

TRP manipulation case: What the chargesheet by ED says while giving a clean chit to Arnab Goswami and Republic TV in the case
2 years, 2 months ago

TRP manipulation case: What the chargesheet by ED says while giving a clean chit to Arnab Goswami and Republic TV in the case

Op India  

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet before a special court in Mumbai in which it confirmed that no evidence was found against Republic Media Network in the fake TRP case. According to the charge sheet, the forensic audit report relied on by Mumbai police was “superficial” and based on a review of “limited aspects.” OpIndia has obtained a …

Kirit Somaiya’s wife files defamation suit against Sanjay Raut
2 years, 7 months ago

Kirit Somaiya’s wife files defamation suit against Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party’s leader Kirit Somaiya’s wife has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Professor Medha Somaiya, who teaches in a college affiliated with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, has filed a civil suit of ₹100 crore and asked that Mr. Raut either be ordered to pay or deposit the …

Republic TV considering all legal options after revelations by Sachin Vaze
3 years, 3 months ago

Republic TV considering all legal options after revelations by Sachin Vaze

Op India  

Soon after the tainted cop Sachin Vaze submitted before the Enforcement Directorate that the former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP leader Anil Deshmukh had wanted Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami to be arrested in the TRP rigging case, the Republic TV has issued a statement The media outlet has expressed satisfaction that it has been finally proven that the “case …

TRP scam and Arnab Goswami: Here is what 2nd supplementary chargesheet says
3 years, 6 months ago

TRP scam and Arnab Goswami: Here is what 2nd supplementary chargesheet says

Hindustan Times  

The criminal intelligence unit of the Mumbai police crime branch on Tuesday named seven more persons, including Arnab Goswami, editor-in-chief of Republic TV and Republic Bharat news channels, as an accused in a 1,912-page second supplementary charge sheet in the television rating point manipulation case. Police claimed that some of the households with BARC Bar-o-Meters for measuring TRP were bribed …

TRP case: Mumbai Police names Arnab Goswami as accused in second chargesheet
3 years, 6 months ago

TRP case: Mumbai Police names Arnab Goswami as accused in second chargesheet

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday named Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami as an accused in the alleged Television Rating Points rigging case in its second chargesheet filed before a court. Several television news channels were accused of tampering with the TRPs by the Mumbai Police in October last year. The police claimed they busted a TRP manipulation racket following a …

TRP Scam Case | Arnab Named Accused: Key Allegations, Evidence
3 years, 6 months ago

TRP Scam Case | Arnab Named Accused: Key Allegations, Evidence

The Quint  

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday, 22 June, named Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami as an accused in the Television Ratings Points scam, nine months after registering an FIR in the case. Allegations against the Television personality pertain to his purported chats with BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta and specific techniques used to manipulate Republic TV’s TRP. A total of 22 people …

BREAKING : Mumbai Police Names Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Chief, As Accused In TRP Scam Chargesheet
3 years, 6 months ago

BREAKING : Mumbai Police Names Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Chief, As Accused In TRP Scam Chargesheet

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police has named Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-chief of Republic TV as an accused in the Television Rating Points Scam, nine months after registering an FIR in the case and ex- Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh naming the channel as being involved in the scam. The police named Goswami and four others from ARG Outlier Media in their 1800 …

TRP Scam Case: Give Arnab Goswami 3-day Notice Before Possible Arrest, Bombay HC tells Police
3 years, 9 months ago

TRP Scam Case: Give Arnab Goswami 3-day Notice Before Possible Arrest, Bombay HC tells Police

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Police to give the advance notice of three days to Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami if it wanted to arrest him in the Television Rating Point scam case. In the chargesheet, the police had named Goswami and all owners, managers, and all persons associated with Republic TV or ARG media under …

TRP scam: Maharashtra to complete probe against Republic TV in 12 weeks
3 years, 9 months ago

TRP scam: Maharashtra to complete probe against Republic TV in 12 weeks

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, after the Maharashtra government assured the Bombay high court that it will complete its investigation into the role of Republic TV in the TRP manipulation case within 12 weeks, the court directed Mumbai Police to give an advance notice of three days to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, if he had to be arrested in the case. A …

"The Target Is Arnab Goswami, No One Else": Republic TV Tells Bombay High Court In Plea Challenging FIR In TRP Scam
3 years, 9 months ago

"The Target Is Arnab Goswami, No One Else": Republic TV Tells Bombay High Court In Plea Challenging FIR In TRP Scam

Live Law  

Republic TV Channel's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami told the Bombay High Court on Monday that he is the main target of the Television Rating Points Scam being investigated by the CID, Crime Intelligence Unit of the Mumbai Police, even though he is not an accused. A division bench of Justices SS Shinde and Manish Pitale were hearing petitions filed by ARG …

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Republic TV's Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar For Times Now Show On TRP Scam
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Republic TV's Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar For Times Now Show On TRP Scam

Live Law  

The Patiala House Court in Delhi has taken cognizance of the criminal defamation case filed by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. against Times Now anchor Navika Kumar, for making allegedly defamatory remarks against Republic TV and its Chief Arnab Goswami, in connection with the TRP Scam case. Regardless, it is alleged, in a telecast dated 18 January: "By misusing, misconstruing …

TRP Scam- Mumbai Police Investigation Against Arnab Goswami & Republic TV Is "Political Vendetta" and "Malicious Witch Hunt":ARG Media Tells Bombay HC
3 years, 10 months ago

TRP Scam- Mumbai Police Investigation Against Arnab Goswami & Republic TV Is "Political Vendetta" and "Malicious Witch Hunt":ARG Media Tells Bombay HC

Live Law  

ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. has told the Bombay High Court that the investigation carried out by Mumbai Police in the TRP Scam case is guided by unparalleled political vendetta and a malicious witch hunt. The rejoinder comes in response to the counter-affidavit filed by the Mumbai Police in a writ petition filed by ARG Outlier and news anchor Arnab …

Republic TV tells court that chargesheet shows no evidence against Arnab Goswami
3 years, 10 months ago

Republic TV tells court that chargesheet shows no evidence against Arnab Goswami

Hindustan Times  

ARG Outlier Media,the company that runs all Republic TV channels, has told the Bombay High Court that the Mumbai police's charge sheet in the fake TRP scam did not disclose any evidence against Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, who is an accused in the case. The company also said its employees had been targeted for the "fearless news …

Sushant Singh Rajput case: Mumbai DCP files defamation case against Arnab Goswami
3 years, 10 months ago

Sushant Singh Rajput case: Mumbai DCP files defamation case against Arnab Goswami

Firstpost  

Mumbai: A deputy commissioner of police in Mumbai on Wednesday filed a criminal defamation complaint against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami for certain claims made during the coverage of the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Goswami’s lawyers claimed that the tweets referred to in the complaint filed by DCP Abhishek Trimukhe were from a fake Twitter account as their client …

Arnab Goswami sends cease and desist notice to Indian Express following publication of article on TRP scam
3 years, 10 months ago

Arnab Goswami sends cease and desist notice to Indian Express following publication of article on TRP scam

The Hindu  

Seeking an unconditional apology from Indian Express for a report it published about the ratings points scam, Republic TV’ s Editor-in-Chief has sent a cease-and-desist notice to the media group. The legal notice addressed to Editor-in-Chief Raj Kamal Jha and two others calls for a stop on the “fake, unsubstantiated, false and unverified news against Republic TV in respect of …

"You Have Acted As A Judge, Jury And Executioner In Breach Of All Journalistic Ethics": Republic TV Sends Legal Notice To Indian Express On Arnab Goswami Story
3 years, 10 months ago

"You Have Acted As A Judge, Jury And Executioner In Breach Of All Journalistic Ethics": Republic TV Sends Legal Notice To Indian Express On Arnab Goswami Story

Live Law  

The Republic TV news channel has sent a legal notice to the Indian Express, asking them to cease and desist from reporting fake and unsubstantiated news against Republic TV in respect of the alleged TRP scam. " In the legal notice, sent through Phoenix Legal, it is stated that Indian Express' report titled "Arnab Goswami paid me $12,000 and Rs …

Republic TV exposes how Times Now fabricated TRP data
3 years, 11 months ago

Republic TV exposes how Times Now fabricated TRP data

Op India  

A day after Times Now threatened to sue nodal TRP measuring body, Broadcast Audience Research Council, over its supposed inaction against Republic TV for manipulating data, the latter has now debunked all allegations levelled by Times Now. The Republic Media Network believes there is a commercial conspiracy behind this and intends to take the strongest legal action against these “journalists”, …

TRP scam | Bombay High Court extends protection to Arnab Goswami, other ARG employees
3 years, 11 months ago

TRP scam | Bombay High Court extends protection to Arnab Goswami, other ARG employees

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Friday extended the protection granted to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and other employees of ARG Outlier Media Private Limited from the Mumbai police till January 29 in the alleged Television Ratings Point manipulation case. Senior advocate Harish Salve, representing ARG, said all the allegations made by the Mumbai police of Mr. Goswami paying bribes …

Fake TRP case: Won't take coercive action against Arnab Goswami till 29 Jan, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC
3 years, 11 months ago

Fake TRP case: Won't take coercive action against Arnab Goswami till 29 Jan, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC

Firstpost  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police told the Bombay High Court on Friday that it will not take any coercive action till 29 January against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and other employees of ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd in the alleged fake TRP scam case. On Friday, ARG’s counsel senior advocate Harish Salve told the court that the allegations of the …

TRP case: Evidence against Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC
3 years, 11 months ago

TRP case: Evidence against Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC

Firstpost  

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that “some evidence” was found against Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in the Television Rating Points scam case, and therefore, it did not want to continue granting them any protection from any coercive action. However, as the high court adjourned the matter without hearing any arguments during the …

As Republic TV CEO is sent to 14-day custody, Mumbai Police embarks to hunt Arnab Goswami down, again: Read details
4 years ago

As Republic TV CEO is sent to 14-day custody, Mumbai Police embarks to hunt Arnab Goswami down, again: Read details

Op India  

The witch hunt against Republic Media Network and the Editor-in-chief of Republic TV continues unabated as the members of the crime branch of Mumbai Police reportedly travelled to Delhi to arrest Arnab Goswami in the alleged TRP scam case. Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in fake TRP case sent to 14-days custody Even as Delhi Police reportedly reached the national …

TRP Scam Case: Republic TV and Arnab Goswami Move Bombay High Court Seeking Stay of Further Investigation, Transfer Of Probe To CBI
4 years ago

TRP Scam Case: Republic TV and Arnab Goswami Move Bombay High Court Seeking Stay of Further Investigation, Transfer Of Probe To CBI

Live Law  

ARG outlier Media Private Limited and Arnab Goswami have approached the Bombay High Court seeking the stay of the investigation/further investigation by the Crime Intelligence Unit, DCB CID, Crime Branch in the TRP Scam Case. The IA filed by the ARG Outlier and Goswami, claims that the Crime Intelligence Unit, DCB CID, Crime Bench is purportedly carrying on further investigation …

Mumbai Police files charges against 12 in fake TRP scam, includes Republic TV's distribution head
4 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai Police files charges against 12 in fake TRP scam, includes Republic TV's distribution head

Firstpost  

The scam came to light last month when rating agency BARC filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers Mumbai: The Mumbai Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet in a court here in the alleged TRP rigging scam. The fake TRP scam came to light last month when rating agency Broadcast …

[TRP Scam] Our Complaint Was To Unearth TRP Scam Not Against Any Channel; Hansa Research Tells Bombay HC
4 years, 1 month ago

[TRP Scam] Our Complaint Was To Unearth TRP Scam Not Against Any Channel; Hansa Research Tells Bombay HC

Live Law  

ResearchResearchThe Bombay High Court on Friday heard the writ petition filed by Hansa Research Group against Mumbai police alleging pressure and intimidation tactics being used specifically by Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze and his team of Crime Branch to make false statements against Republic TV in the TRP Scam case. Last month, the City Civil and Sessions Court rejected Hansa …

TRP scam: Former cop files suit to restrain Arnab Goswami, Republic TV from airing material related to the case
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Former cop files suit to restrain Arnab Goswami, Republic TV from airing material related to the case

Hindustan Times  

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh has approached the city civil court seeking a restraining order against the news channel Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami from airing any material related to TRP scam. 1 cannot be granted the liberty to discuss his own case and arbitrate it in his own TV channels by defaming Mumbai Police.” Shaikh …

[Breaking] TRP Scam : Bombay HC Asks Mumbai Police To First Issue Summons To Arnab Goswami If He Is Proposed To Be Added As Accused
4 years, 2 months ago

[Breaking] TRP Scam : Bombay HC Asks Mumbai Police To First Issue Summons To Arnab Goswami If He Is Proposed To Be Added As Accused

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Mumbai police to issue a summons to Mr. Arnab Goswami, the Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, in the first instance if he is proposed to be added as an accused in the FIR alleging manipulation of Televions Rating Points.A bench comprising Justices SS Shinde and M S Karnik also recorded the statement made …

TRP scam case: BARC says disappointed with Republic TV for 'disclosing, misrepresenting' confidential communication
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam case: BARC says disappointed with Republic TV for 'disclosing, misrepresenting' confidential communication

Firstpost  

The statement comes after the Republic Media Network earlier in the day claimed that BARC, in an email said it had found no complaint or evidence of malpractice against Republic TV, RepublicBharat or any of its affiliates The Broadcast Audience Research Council on Sunday denied that it had commented on the ongoing investigation against Republic TV for allegedly rigging TRPs …

TRP scam: Republic disclosing confidential communications, misrepresenting them, alleges BARC India
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Republic disclosing confidential communications, misrepresenting them, alleges BARC India

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing TRP scam where three channels have been accused of manipulation their television rating point, the Broadcast Audience Research Council on Sunday expressed its disappointment with Republic Network for “disclosing their private & confidential communication” and “misrepresenting the same”. Issuing a statement, it said, “BARC India has not commented on the ongoing investigation and it is providing necessary …

"Police Commissioner's Statements In TRP Scam Part Of Political Conspiracy Against Republic TV": Bombay HC To Hear Arnab's Plea Tomorrow
4 years, 2 months ago

"Police Commissioner's Statements In TRP Scam Part Of Political Conspiracy Against Republic TV": Bombay HC To Hear Arnab's Plea Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court will hear ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd and Arnab Goswami's petition seeking directions for quashing of FIR in the TRP Scam case tomorrow, i.e. Petitioners have alleged that the said FIR has been filed as the Mumbai police, including the Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh harbour malice and ill-will against the petitioners for their reporting …

[Breaking] Republic TV And Arnab Goswami Move Bombay HC For Quashing Of FIR By Mumbai Police/CBI Investigation In The TRP Scam Case
4 years, 2 months ago

[Breaking] Republic TV And Arnab Goswami Move Bombay HC For Quashing Of FIR By Mumbai Police/CBI Investigation In The TRP Scam Case

Live Law  

ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd which owns Republic TV and its Chief Arnab Goswami have filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking directions for quashing of FIR against the channel and its employees in the TRP scam case. On Thursday the Supreme Court asked the petitioners to approach the High Court and refused to entertain their writ …

Sushant Singh Rajput's Friend Sends Legal Notice To Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Claiming Rs 200 Crore Damages
4 years, 2 months ago

Sushant Singh Rajput's Friend Sends Legal Notice To Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Claiming Rs 200 Crore Damages

Live Law  

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Sandeep Kumar Singh has sent a legal notice to Arnab Goswami and Republic TV demanding Rs.200 crores for allegedly maligning his image in public and to delete and remove all the 'malicious footage and articles' against him telecast/published by the channel. Advocate Rajesh Kumar of R&R Law Associates has sent the notice to Republic …

Republic TV CFO Moves SC Against Mumbai Police's Summons In TRP Scam
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV CFO Moves SC Against Mumbai Police's Summons In TRP Scam

Live Law  

Chief Financial Officer of Republic Media Network, S. Sundaram, has moved the Supreme Court against a FIR registered against him by the Mumbai Police, in connection with the alleged "spiked TRP scam". In response to a notice issued by ACP, Mumbai, to summon Sundaram, it was disclosed that Sundaram has filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court in relation …

Fake TRP Racket: What Does the FIR Registered by Mumbai Police Say? Does Reference to India Today Disprove Claims About Republic?
4 years, 2 months ago

Fake TRP Racket: What Does the FIR Registered by Mumbai Police Say? Does Reference to India Today Disprove Claims About Republic?

The Quint  

When the Mumbai Police went public on 8 October about their investigation into a TRP manipulation scam, it caused a major uproar. The headline allegation by the Mumbai Police was that Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV was among those who had “indulged in such malpractices.” No other mainstream media channel was named by them in the press conference by Commissioner Param …

Republic TV to file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV to file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh

India TV News  

Republic Media Network editor-in-chief and Managing Director Arnab Goswami on Thursday said he will file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh for speaking lies after Mumbai Police named Republic TV and 2 other channels alleging they are involved in TRP manipulation scandal. Issuing a statement after Mumbai Police addressed a presser naming three channels in fake …

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner

Firstpost  

The police said that households were allegedly paid Rs 400 to Rs 500 per month to keep channels switched on the entire day The Mumbai Police on Thursday said that it has busted a ‘false television rating points racket’, where media channels have been found manipulating TRP numbers. Three channels including Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV are being investigated for ratings …

'People Were Paid to Watch Republic TV': 3 Channels in Dock for Rigging TRP, Mumbai Cops Arrest Four
4 years, 2 months ago

'People Were Paid to Watch Republic TV': 3 Channels in Dock for Rigging TRP, Mumbai Cops Arrest Four

News 18  

The Mumbai Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a ‘false TRP racket’, where households were apparently asked to keep channels switched on the entire day. The Detection Crime Branch of Mumbai police, which unearthed the TRP racket, has arrested owners of two Marathi channels, for manipulating viewership ratings, an official said. Singh told reporters that a national TV news …

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