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Government extends TRP suspension for news channels by four weeks

The Information and Broadcasting ministry has extended the suspension of television news ratings. This move aims to curb sensationalism and speculative content. The Broadcast Audience Research Council is directed to withhold reporting of TRPs for news channels. This directive continues until further orders. The ministry observed unwarranted sensationalism in coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict. This could create public panic.

8 Apr 2026 12:52 am