Amid TRP scam allegations, Kapil Sibal’s son admits in court that Republic TV has a large viewer base
4 years, 2 months ago

Amid TRP scam allegations, Kapil Sibal’s son admits in court that Republic TV has a large viewer base

Op India  

Advocate Akhil Sibal, son of senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, appearing on behalf of leading Bollywood production houses has admitted that Republic TV has a massive audience and TRP. Their virulent attack increases the vulnerability of the plaintiffs#ArnabGoswami @navikakumar @republic @TimesNow — Live Law November 9, 2020 The Delhi High Court was hearing a plea by leading Bollywood production houses on the alleged derogatory reporting by Republic TV and Times Now. The Case against Republic TV and Times Now Bollywood’s leading associations and production houses in October had filed a suit at the Delhi High Court against Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, Navika Kumar and Rahul Shivshankar. Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh had named Republic TV in the alleged scam, claiming that the channel had been indulging in illegal practices to manipulate the TRP meters and claim high viewership.

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Court closes TRP manipulation case
10 months, 1 week 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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, 3 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 …

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 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: 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 …

Bombay HC slams Mumbai Police for no evidence against Republic TV
3 years, 9 months ago

Bombay HC slams Mumbai Police for no evidence against Republic TV

Op India  

In a setback to the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that the Mumbai Police seemed to have no evidence against Republic TV in the fake TRP scam case despite investigating the matter for over three months. According to the reports, a Bombay High Court bench of Justice SS Shinde and Justice Manish Pitale, hearing the petition …

"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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …

News Minute corrects false news after legal notice from Republic TV
3 years, 11 months ago

News Minute corrects false news after legal notice from Republic TV

Op India  

Online news portal News Minute was forced to issue a corrigendum after Republic TV sent them a legal notice for spreading fake news on the TRP manipulation case. The report had claimed that the audit report had determined fraud in viewership manipulation by BARC from email exchanges between former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta and Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami. The …

'Rabid & Unfounded Claims Made Even Before Trial' : Republic TV Files Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar For TimesNow Show On TRP Scam
3 years, 11 months ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

"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, 11 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”, …

[BREAKING] Some Reporting Of Republic TV & Times Now In SSR Case 'Prima Facie Contemptuous', Says Bombay High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

[BREAKING] Some Reporting Of Republic TV & Times Now In SSR Case 'Prima Facie Contemptuous', Says Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday held that the media coverage done by the Republic TV and Times Now against Mumbai police in the case pertaining to death of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput is prima facie contemptuous. The Bombay High Court on Monday held that the media coverage done by the Republic TV and Times Now against Mumbai police …

More Evidence Found Against Republic TV In TRP Scam Case, Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court
4 years ago

More Evidence Found Against Republic TV In TRP Scam Case, Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it has found more evidence against Republic TV in the Television Rating Points scam case.In the light of that fact, the Mumbai police told the Court that it did not want to continue its earlier undertaking to refrain from taking coercive action against the accused in the case.This submission …

Found Proof Against Republic TV, Its Editor Arnab Goswami in TRP Scam Case: Mumbai Police to HC
4 years ago

Found Proof Against Republic TV, Its Editor Arnab Goswami in TRP Scam Case: Mumbai Police to HC

News 18  

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, 1 month 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 CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in Mumbai
4 years, 1 month ago

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in Mumbai

Firstpost  

Republic TV has stated that it will move the holiday court against the arrest Republic TV Chief Executive Officer Vikas Khanchandani was arrested by Mumbai Police on Sunday in connection with the alleged television ratings manipulation case, NDTV reported. Arnab Goswami, the editor-in-chief of the news channel, condemned the arrest, and was quoted by Mumbai Mirror as saying, “If the …

SC refuses to entertain Republic TV’s plea seeking protection for employees in cases lodged in Maharashtra
4 years, 1 month ago

SC refuses to entertain Republic TV’s plea seeking protection for employees in cases lodged in Maharashtra

Firstpost  

The bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud told ARG Outlier Media Private Limited, which owns the Republic Media network that their petition was ambitious in nature and they should withdraw it New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by ARG Outlier Media Private Limited, which owns the Republic Media network, seeking protection for the group …

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 …

Fake TRP case: ED files complaint under PMLA, likely to summon officials of Republic TV and other accused
4 years, 1 month ago

Fake TRP case: ED files complaint under PMLA, likely to summon officials of Republic TV and other accused

Firstpost  

The ED will probe if fake TRPs were generated and if the money earned through this was used to generate illegal funds and create illegitimate assets New Delhi/Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering complaint in the alleged TRP rigging scam that is being investigated by the Mumbai police, official sources said on Friday. They said the central …

Fake TRP: HC Seeks Maha Govt's Reply Over Charges Against Cops for 'Illegal' Probe
4 years, 2 months ago

Fake TRP: HC Seeks Maha Govt's Reply Over Charges Against Cops for 'Illegal' Probe

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Saturday asked the Maharashtra government, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and two other police officials to respond to a plea filed by Hansa Research Group Pvt Ltd, the complainant in the television rating points scam, alleging harassment by the police. The petition filed by the company and three of its senior officials alleged that …

[TRP Scam] Our Complaint Was To Unearth TRP Scam Not Against Any Channel; Hansa Research Tells Bombay HC
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Employees being forced to speak against Republic TV: Hansa research
4 years, 2 months ago

Employees being forced to speak against Republic TV: Hansa research

Op India  

The Bombay High Court, while hearing a habeas corpus petition moved by Republic TV Editor in chief Arnab Goswami seeking revocation of the 2018 abetment of suicide case in which he has been arrested, briefly heard Hansa Research Group Private Ltd, the original complainant in the TRP manipulation case, which has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court …

[TRP Scam] Sachin Vaze And Team Harassing, Threatening Us To Make Statements Against Republic TV; Hansa Research Group Seeks CBI Probe
4 years, 2 months ago

[TRP Scam] Sachin Vaze And Team Harassing, Threatening Us To Make Statements Against Republic TV; Hansa Research Group Seeks CBI Probe

Live Law  

The Hansa Research Group has filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court alleging pressure and intimidation tactics being used by Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze and his team of Crime Branch, Mumbai police to make false statements against Republic TV and sought a transfer of investigation in relation to the FIR filed in the TRP scam case to …

While they mocked Republic, now the Maha govt is coming after Newslaundry
4 years, 2 months ago

While they mocked Republic, now the Maha govt is coming after Newslaundry

Op India  

Even as folks at Newslaundry rejoiced at the systematic witch-hunting of Arnab Goswami and his news channel Republic TV, one of their own journalist and their own organisation is subjected to a similar kind of harassment for reporting about Shard Pawar-owned Sakal Media Group. The leading Marathi media house, run by Sharad Pawar’s nephew, Abhijit Pawar, has filed an FIR …

Mumbai Police intensifies its witchhunt against Republic, now wants complete access to newsroom
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Police intensifies its witchhunt against Republic, now wants complete access to newsroom

Op India  

After issuing a statement condemning the summons served by Mumbai police on the investors of the Republic TV network, the channel today issued another statement this time calling out the Mumbai police for demanding editorial access to the the newsroom of the channel. Terming the action of Mumbai police as “an unprecedented move in the history of Indian media”, the …

NBA Disapproves Type Of Journalism Practiced By Republic TV; Asks Govt To Withdraw CBI Probe In TRP Scam
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Disapproves Type Of Journalism Practiced By Republic TV; Asks Govt To Withdraw CBI Probe In TRP Scam

Live Law  

In its official statement, the News Broadcasters Association on Saturday urged the Government to withdraw the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged Television Rating Points scam, saying it may lead to a witch-hunt against the media. The Statement released by NBA further states that the Association "is very disturbed at the turn of events in Mumbai as the …

NBA reprehends victimization of journalists, disapproves the type of journalism practiced by Republic TV
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA reprehends victimization of journalists, disapproves the type of journalism practiced by Republic TV

India TV News  

NBA is very disturbed at the turn of events in Mumbai as the clash between Republic TV and Mumbai police is posing a threat to the credibility and respect of two great institutions, the media and the police. And even though Republic TV is not a member of NBA and does not subscribe to our Code, we still take strong …

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 …

'Office in Mumbai? Go to Bombay HC': In TRP Scam Case, SC Tells Republic TV to Have Faith in High Courts
4 years, 3 months ago

'Office in Mumbai? Go to Bombay HC': In TRP Scam Case, SC Tells Republic TV to Have Faith in High Courts

News 18  

Since Republic TV’s office is in Mumbai’s Worli, it should approach the Bombay High Court that has been working throughout the pandemic, the Supreme Court told the media group while emphasizing that one must “have faith in high courts”. Mumbai Police has registered a case in the TRP scam and summoned Republic TV's chief financial officer S Sundaram for investigation. …

Fake TRP scam: Two top Republic TV editors appear before Mumbai Police's crime branch
4 years, 3 months ago

Fake TRP scam: Two top Republic TV editors appear before Mumbai Police's crime branch

Firstpost  

The scam came to light when rating agency BARC filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers Mumbai: Republic TV’s executive editor Niranjan Narayanswamy and senior executive editor Abhishek Kapoor on Wednesday appeared before the Mumbai crime branch for recording statements in the fake TRP racket case. In a tweet, Republic TV …

Bollywood’s powerful file suit against Indian news channels
4 years, 3 months ago

Bollywood’s powerful file suit against Indian news channels

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Top Bollywood filmmakers and industry unions have filed a lawsuit against two popular TV news channels, asking them to refrain from “irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood and its members.” The lawsuit, filed Monday, comes months after India’s freewheeling television news channels took on Bollywood, India’s Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, with a spree of …

Bollywood's powerful file suit against Indian news channels
4 years, 3 months ago

Bollywood's powerful file suit against Indian news channels

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top Bollywood filmmakers and industry …

Bollywood takes Republic TV and Times Now to Court over irresponsible reporting
4 years, 3 months ago

Bollywood takes Republic TV and Times Now to Court over irresponsible reporting

India TV News  

Top Bollywood filmmakers and producers on Monday filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against “irresponsible reporting by certain media houses”, reported Bar and Bench. The suit filed by major 34 production houses takes strong exception to channels using expressions such as “it is Bollywood where the dirt needs to be cleaned”, “This is the dirtiest industry in the …

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO, COO questioned by Mumbai Police; breach of freedom of press, says channel
4 years, 3 months ago

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO, COO questioned by Mumbai Police; breach of freedom of press, says channel

Firstpost  

In a statement, Republic Media Network claimed the two were asked about how the Network accessed the Hansa complaint report and said it won’t “give in to any endeavours” to curb editorial freedom. We are shocked to learn that in the course of questioning the Republic Media Networks CEO Vikas Khanchandani, Mumbai Police made multiple attempts to probe in detail …

TRP racket: Republic TV CEO questioned for 9 hours by Mumbai Police
4 years, 3 months ago

TRP racket: Republic TV CEO questioned for 9 hours by Mumbai Police

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Republic TV on Sunday said it will not succumb to any efforts to curtail editorial freedom, after its CEO and COO were questioned by Mumbai police in connection with a TRP manipulation investigation. We are shocked to learn that in the course of questioning the Republic Media Networks CEO Vikas Khanchandani, Mumbai Police made multiple attempts to probe in …

Fake TRP case: Republic TV's CFO doesn't appear before probe team; cops summon CEO, two others
4 years, 3 months ago

Fake TRP case: Republic TV's CFO doesn't appear before probe team; cops summon CEO, two others

Firstpost  

CFO Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram and another official Ghanshyam Singh chose to not appear before the probe team, saying the TV news channel has approached the Supreme Court in the matter The crime branch of Mumbai Police on Saturday issued summons to Republic TV’s Chief Executive Officer and two Chief Operating Officers for questioning in the fake TRP racket case, an …

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO skips summons, asks Mumbai police to suspend probe until SC hearing
4 years, 3 months ago

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO skips summons, asks Mumbai police to suspend probe until SC hearing

Firstpost  

Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram, the channel’s CFO also requested the police not to record his stamement saying the top court’s hearing is scheduled within a week Mumbai: Despite summons, Republic TV’s Chief Financial Officer did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme …

Republic TV's CFO Doesn't Appear Before Cops in TRP Scam Case, Cites SC Hearing
4 years, 3 months ago

Republic TV's CFO Doesn't Appear Before Cops in TRP Scam Case, Cites SC Hearing

News 18  

Despite summons, Republic TV's Chief Financial Officer did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said. Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram, the channel's CFO, against whom summons had been issued on Friday, also requested the police …

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