Has NDTV been banned in India?

An explainer on why NDTV India was banned for a day, under which law and the process followed. This is the first time ever that a news channel has been barred from broadcasting for breaching national security laws in the country.

Is NDTV trusted?

NDTV is India’s most trusted private TV news network, a new study by Oxford University and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has found. According to the survey, 76\% trust information from NDTV. NDTV is far ahead of other private networks on the list, including Zee, Aajtak, Times Now and Republic.

Why was Hathway banned from NDTV?

In a 1 minute 38 seconds-long video posted on Twitter by NDTV, Ravish Kumar alleged that Hathway Cable has removed his channel as a part of a conspiracy to blackout the channel so that the content of the channel does not reach the audiences.

Did ravish left NDTV?

Ravish Kumar (born 5 December 1974) is an Indian journalist, author and media personality. He is the Senior Executive Editor of NDTV India. He hosts a number of programmes including the channel’s flagship weekday show Prime Time, Hum Log, Ravish Ki Report and Des Ki Baat.

Why was NDTV blocked?

In 2016, the Hindi language news channel NDTV India was banned by the government on allegations that the channel had threatened national security. The company subsequently appealed against the ban at the Supreme Court of India.

Why NDTV channel is closed?

NDTV India ban: Channel moves SC against govt order NDTV was banned for a day for its coverage of the Pathankot terror attack but the channel pointed out that other media houses reported the same information.

What is the age of Ravish Kumar?

47 years (December 5, 1974)Ravish Kumar / Age

Why was NDTV banned for a day?

The central government’s decision to ban Hindi news channel NDTV India for a day has been sharply criticised by observers, journalists and opposition parties alike. This is the first time ever that a news channel has been barred from broadcasting for breaching national security laws in the country.

Why was NDTV taken off the air?

Between 2005 and 2013, when the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance was in power, as many as 20 channels were taken off air, mostly for flouting rules against showing adult content and nudity. The action against NDTV is, however, the first time a channel was barred from broadcasting for breaching laws pertaining to national security.

Why was news channel Swayze banned in India?

Sources in the Information &Broadcasting ministry say action was taken against the channel because it had revealed sensitive details, such as the location of the ammunition depot, school and residential areas in its coverage of the Pathankot attack. It also appeared to disclose the location of the attackers.

How many times has FTV been banned?

Showcasing global trends in fashion, FTV has been taken off air three times between 2007 and 2010. The first time it was banned for two months after the channel aired a programme titled ‘Midnight hot’; showing visuals of topless women earned it a nine day ban in 2010 which was followed by a 10-day ban in 2013 for explicit visuals.