India Today's Rajdeep and Rahul Kanwal have been constantly tweeting against Republic TV
4 years, 3 months ago

India Today's Rajdeep and Rahul Kanwal have been constantly tweeting against Republic TV

Op India  

With dwindling TRP ratings and frequent social media criticism of their bias, India Today is caught in a state of fix. Screengrab of the BARC ratings Social media feud between India Today and Republic Tv On 8th September, Kanwal wrote on his Twitter account that while “Banana Republic” channels are questioning India Today’s integrity for interviewing Rhea Chakraborty, they are hounding Rhea across Mumbai city desperately hoping that she will talk to them. pic.twitter.com/SbTok5Bw4D — Republic September 8, 2020 India Today and Republic TV had chosen sides in Sushant Singh Rajput’s case. India Today editor Rahul Kanwal had lied about ratings in April India Today’s Rahul Kanwal has bee upset with Republic TV for quite some time now. In another article, citing private Whatsapp chats, India Today claimed that Sushant’s sister Nitu too was aware of his ‘treatment’ for depression.

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Bangladeshi journalist booked over fake news against Sonia, Rahul
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladeshi journalist booked over fake news against Sonia, Rahul

Hindustan Times  

A defamation case has been registered against a Bangladeshi journalist and a woman employee of ‘The Jaipur Dialogues’, a Jaipur-based organisation, for allegedly sharing fake news about Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi. The case was registered at the High Grounds police station on the basis of a complaint by Karnataka Pradesh …

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media posts and videos by Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera, which accused journalist Rajat Sharma of abusing and using foul language against Nayak on live television. A video clip from a discussion on India TV, Sharma’s news channel, was circulated on social media during the Lok …

Media in Kerala not highlighting national issues, says Rajesh
2 years, 2 months ago

Media in Kerala not highlighting national issues, says Rajesh

The Hindu  

The media in Kerala, including major newspapers and news channels, is not highlighting important national issues but is going overboard on regional developments, Minister for Local Self-Governments and Excise M.B. When fact-checking website Alt News’ co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested and taken from one place to another in connection with various cases, the media in Kerala was gung-ho about a …

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 …

Film on anchor Ravish Kumar ‘angry letter to journalism’ in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Film on anchor Ravish Kumar ‘angry letter to journalism’ in India

Al Jazeera  

While We Watched, a documentary on popular TV journalist, is a ‘wake-up call to how perilous and fragile relationship between free press and democracy is’. In his acceptance speech, Shukla said: “All of us believe at some point in our life that we can be something that is bigger than ourselves and then we spend a lot of time being …

'Right to Criticism Part of Free Speech': Delhi HC on Plea Against Newslaundry
2 years, 4 months ago

'Right to Criticism Part of Free Speech': Delhi HC on Plea Against Newslaundry

The Quint  

While acknowledging that the right to privacy and reputation cannot be violated in the garb of freedom to comment, the court added that "other than that the ability to express an opinion must be freely available." The TV Today Network, which owns the India Today and Aaj Tak news channels, had filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court in …

India Today sues Newslaundry for Rs 2 crore: All you need to know
3 years, 1 month ago

India Today sues Newslaundry for Rs 2 crore: All you need to know

Op India  

India Today has sued Newslaundry ‘journalists’ over articles published on the website and has sought damages of Rs. India Today has requested the Delhi High Court to restrain Newslaundry from writing, tweeting or publishing any defamatory content against the channel and its anchors, Tiwari said. India Today has also alleged that Newslaundry has committed copyright infringement and made “untrue, unfair, …

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- 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 …

India Today takes Rajdeep Sardesai off air for spreading fake news
3 years, 10 months ago

India Today takes Rajdeep Sardesai off air for spreading fake news

Op India  

Controversial journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has been reportedly taken off air temporarily by India Today after he was caught spread news during the tractor rally on Republic Day in Delhi. Reports: Rajdeep Sardesai taken off-air by India Today over unverified tweets, faces one month salary cut. But it didn’t stop him from spreading the fake news, as when he went live …

"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 …

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 …

As India Today talks about Tejashwi Yadav’s haircut, Rajdeep Sardesai hints that he wants Indian media to boycott PM Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

As India Today talks about Tejashwi Yadav’s haircut, Rajdeep Sardesai hints that he wants Indian media to boycott PM Modi

Op India  

As the final phase of Bihar elections will be held on Saturday, the political parties are pushing hard to influence voters in all ways it can to garner their votes to emerge victorious in the prestigious battle of Bihar. Ironically, India Today’s ‘Gold Standard’ PR campaign for Tejashwi Yadav came just hours after India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai had indirectly questioned …

Support pours in for Republic chief Arnab Goswami as Mumbai Police assaults and arrests him
4 years, 1 month ago

Support pours in for Republic chief Arnab Goswami as Mumbai Police assaults and arrests him

Op India  

Arnab Goswami was assaulted and subsequently arrested by Mumbai Police earlier today in a 2018 abetment to suicide case which was closed by the court. — Amit Shah November 4, 2020 Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani also came out in support of senior journalist Arnab Goswami, saying those who don’t stand up in support of Arnab Goswami are tactically supporting fascism. …

While they mocked Republic, now the Maha govt is coming after Newslaundry
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Mumbai Police Registers FIR Against Republic TV Team For Allegedly Inciting 'Disaffection' Among Police Force
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Police Registers FIR Against Republic TV Team For Allegedly Inciting 'Disaffection' Among Police Force

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police has registered a First Information Report on Friday against Republic TV's anchors and editorial team for allegedly committing offences amounting to incitement to disaffection among members of the Police Force and defaming Mumbai Police in their news story reporting alleged "revolt brewing against Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh." According to the complainant, he was watching Republic TV …

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 …

Fake TRP scam: Two top Republic TV editors appear before Mumbai Police's crime branch
4 years, 2 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 …

Palghar case: Mumbai police issues show-cause notice to Arnab Goswami
4 years, 2 months ago

Palghar case: Mumbai police issues show-cause notice to Arnab Goswami

Op India  

The tussle between Republic TV Editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and Mumbai Police continues as the latter opened yet another front against the journalist. In the latest attack on the media network, the Mumbai Police has issued a show-cause notice to the Republic TV Editor-in-Chief under Section 108 of CrPC citing his alleged communal comments on Palghar mob lynching of Sadhus. The …

Bollywood takes Republic TV and Times Now to Court over irresponsible reporting
4 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

Republic TV among 3 channels named by Mumbai Police in TRP scandal: Key takeaways
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV among 3 channels named by Mumbai Police in TRP scandal: Key takeaways

India TV News  

The Mumbai Police on Thursday addressed a press conference on TRP manipulation scandal and alleged that 3 private news channels including Republic TV manipulated the TRP system. Speaking on the scandal, Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh said that Republic TV's director and promotor will be summoned and questioned in the case. Mumbai Police's statement on fake TRP scandal | …

[Allegation Of Communal Reporting By Republic TV] Delhi HC Directs Ministry of Information & Broadcasting To Decide Complaints Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

[Allegation Of Communal Reporting By Republic TV] Delhi HC Directs Ministry of Information & Broadcasting To Decide Complaints Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to consider the complaint filed by Youth Congress Secretary Amrish Ranjan Pandey against Republic TV for communal reporting of the 'Palghar mob lynching' incident. The Bench of Justice Navin Chawla has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider the petitioner's complaint and take a decision on it within …

Bombay HC says Shiv Sena cannot stop transmission of Republic TV
4 years, 3 months ago

Bombay HC says Shiv Sena cannot stop transmission of Republic TV

Op India  

In a massive embarrassment to Shiv Sena, the Bombay High Court on Friday observed that party’s affiliate Shiv Cable Sena was not a ‘statutory body’ to interfere or supersede Republic TV contract with its cable network operators. Observing the fact that Shiv Cable Sena was not a statutory authority, the Bombay HC asked the Republic Media Network to approach the …

Republic TV moves to NHRC demanding the release of its journalists jailed in Maharashtra
4 years, 3 months ago

Republic TV moves to NHRC demanding the release of its journalists jailed in Maharashtra

Op India  

On Friday, Republic TV moved to the National Human Rights Commission seeking the immediate release of two journalists associated with the channel. As per reports by Republic TV reporter Anuj Kumar, video journalist Yashpaljit Singh and Ola cab driver Pradeep Dilip Dhanavade, who were out on an investigative assignment, were illegally detained and detained by the Maharashtra police. Arnab Goswami …

Arnab Goswami demands release of 2 reporters arrested by Maharashtra govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Arnab Goswami demands release of 2 reporters arrested by Maharashtra govt

Op India  

Days after Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government arrested two Republic TV reporters and asked cable TV operators to stop airing the Republic TV and Republic Bharat channels, Arnab Goswami – the chief of Republic TV network on Friday demanded the immediate release of the reporters and warned Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray against blocking his news channel. Launching a scathing attack …

'I feel I left the investigation half-way': Arnab Goswami on Palghar incident
4 years, 3 months ago

'I feel I left the investigation half-way': Arnab Goswami on Palghar incident

Op India  

OpIndia English Editor Nupur J Sharma conducted a tell-all interview with one of India’s most prolific journalist Arnab Goswami, the Editor-in-chief and owner of the Republic TV News Network. Arnab Goswami hounded by Maha Govt after her questioned Sonia Gandhi’s silence on the Palghar lynching case It becomes imperative to note here, that Arnab Goswami had accused the Maharashtra govt …

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