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Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told
1 month ago

Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told

Hindustan Times  

Self-regulation is the only way to avoid government interference in regulating news media, two industry bodies representing news channels, magazines and newspapers told the parliamentary standing committee on communication and information technology on Thursday. Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told The Editors Guild of India and the News Broadcasters & Digital Association, along with …

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Broadcasting Bill 2023 relies too much on delegated legislation: Industry bodies to MIB
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Broadcasting Bill 2023 relies too much on delegated legislation: Industry bodies to MIB

Hindustan Times  

Multiple industry bodies and civil societies criticised the Broadcasting Services Bill for relying too much on delegated legislation, having ambiguous definitions, creating a pre-censorship regime through pre-certification of content, and not distinguishing between streaming services and traditional broadcasters among a host of other issues, according to RTI documents made public by digital rights organisation Internet Freedom Foundation on Tuesday. NBDA …

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India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma elected as NBDA president
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma elected as NBDA president

India TV News  

New Delhi: Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, has been elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association, the largest organization of news broadcasters in India, consisting of almost all major news networks in the country. Those present at the meeting today represented Aaj Tak, TV Today, Network TV 18, Zee News, NDTV, Sun TV, …

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NBDA Not Formally Registered With Central Govt Under Cable TV Rules, NBF Has Official Recognition : I&B Ministry Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

NBDA Not Formally Registered With Central Govt Under Cable TV Rules, NBF Has Official Recognition : I&B Ministry Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through its recent affidavit has told the Supreme Court that the NBDA is trying to create monopolistic rights in the complaint redressal mechanism for news broadcasters, free from statutory accountability and action.The affidavit has been filed by the Centre in a plea filed by the NBDA is trying to create monopolistic rights in the …

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While Yogendra Yadav claims I.N.D.I Alliance is 'tolerant; towards media, here are 10 incidents that prove him worng
1 year, 3 months ago

While Yogendra Yadav claims I.N.D.I Alliance is 'tolerant; towards media, here are 10 incidents that prove him worng

Op India  

Yogendra Yadav, a close aide of Sonia Gandhi and a professional disruptor, has probably taken offence at journalists expressing their displeasure at the decision of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance to boycott 14 news anchors. Urging the opposition alliance to withdraw its decision to boycott certain journalists and anchors, the association said that “such a decision would amount to …

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'Penalties Against TV Channels Must Be Proportionate To Profits; ₹ 1 Lakh Fine Ineffective' : Supreme Court To NBDA
1 year, 4 months ago

'Penalties Against TV Channels Must Be Proportionate To Profits; ₹ 1 Lakh Fine Ineffective' : Supreme Court To NBDA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its concerns about the ineffectiveness of the self-regulatory mechanism set up by the News Broadcasters and Digital Association, namely, the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority. While acknowledging the NBDA's stance against pre-censorship or post-censorship on news channels through statutory mechanism, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stressed upon the …

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SC to consider giving more ‘bite’ to media ethics’ regulations
1 year, 4 months ago

SC to consider giving more ‘bite’ to media ethics’ regulations

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said a fine of just ₹1 lakh is hardly a deterrent for television channels which indulge in unethical conduct on air, and the fine should ideally be more than the profits the media outlets make from the entire show. The Court issued notice to the National Broadcasters and Digital Association, an independent electronic media watchdog, …

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[Know The Law] Standards Applicable To News Media
1 year, 7 months ago

[Know The Law] Standards Applicable To News Media

Live Law  

Recently, Hon’ble Justice B.V. Nagarathna, speaking at an event on “A free and balanced press: sentinel of democracy” stressed the importance of a free and balanced press. In this backdrop, the Article looks at standards applicable to conduct and content of news media — including to news media commonly labelled as “new age journalism” — as existing under various legislative …

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Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’
1 year, 8 months ago

Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’

The Hindu  

Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing a petition by Asif Iqbal Tanha, an accused in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, against the alleged leak of his “disclosure statement” to the media. On Wednesday, Justice Sharma said, “List before another Bench subject to the orders of the Chief Justice on April 24.” The case …

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Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani on Friday hinted at his recusal from hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha's plea against leak of his alleged confession statement to media in the larger conspiracy of 2020 North East Delhi riots, after News Broadcasters & Digital Association filed an application seeking impleadment in the matter. As the proxy counsel appearing for NBDA …

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Why India has ordered yet another probe against Google
2 years, 2 months ago

Why India has ordered yet another probe against Google

Firstpost  

The investigation comes after a new complaint from News Broadcasters & Digital Association alleging that its members were compelled to provide Google with news content in order to give their web links higher priority on its Search Engine Result Page The Competition Commission of India has ordered another probe against Google for alleged unfair revenue sharing terms with regard to …

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Explained | What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On October 6, the News Broadcasters and Digital Association approached the Competition Commission of India against search-engine operator Google, alleging that the latter had deprived them of their justifiable revenue acquired from news dissemination on the tech-giant’s platforms. The complaint would be clubbed with similar cases filed by the Indian Newspaper Society in February this year …

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NDTV telecasts paid advertorial videos praising Telangana govt as news
2 years, 8 months ago

NDTV telecasts paid advertorial videos praising Telangana govt as news

Op India  

Far-left news outlet NDTV, often accused of being a mouthpiece of ‘secular’ political parties, was recently caught broadcasting Telangana Government propaganda as news. On April 21, the controversial news outlet NDTV broadcast a show titled “Telangana A Phoenix Rises” on its platform to carry out propaganda in favour of the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Telangana government. pic.twitter.com/2NEs4d9dmP — Kanchan Gupta 🇮🇳 …

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