News for 'TV news channels'

TV channel staff attacked, car torched

TV channel staff attacked, car torched

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Before setting the vehicle on fire, the attackers lashed out at the employees for airing the programme on the BSP chief, sources alleged.

Foreign TV channels face licence raj

Foreign TV channels face licence raj

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reflects on his childhood, political journey, and personal influences in a recent interview, discussing his early reading habits, experiences with political violence, and his approach to governance.

Govt plans TV channel for farmers

Govt plans TV channel for farmers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

A television channel devoted to the agriculture sector would be launched before October 2 this year, Union Agriculture Minister Rajnath Singh said.

No message from Rahul Gandhi: Shivakumar refutes media reports

No message from Rahul Gandhi: Shivakumar refutes media reports

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar clarified that Rahul Gandhi has only asked the state government to continue the good work, dismissing media reports of a specific message. Speculation arose after a brief conversation between Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Shivakumar.

2 Pak TV channels banned for blasphemy, mocking judiciary

2 Pak TV channels banned for blasphemy, mocking judiciary

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Pakistan has temporarily banned two private television channels, including one of the Geo TV network, and imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 million on them for airing blasphemous content and ridiculing the judiciary.

Sabarimala helipad sinks as President's helicopter lands

Sabarimala helipad sinks as President's helicopter lands

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The wheels of the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu got stuck in a depression in the newly concreted helipad at Pramadam during her Sabarimala visit.

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Marketers are now looking at consolidation with top three-four channels in a genre and effecting long-term deals with frequent reviews.

Jothikumaran files suit against TV channel

Jothikumaran files suit against TV channel

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Suspended secretary of the disbanded Indian Hockey Federation K Jothikumaran on Friday filed a suit against the television channel, that did a sting operation on him, claiming damages of Rs 25 lakh.

EC guidelines on 'political' TV channels soon

EC guidelines on 'political' TV channels soon

Rediff.com11 May 2011

In the backdrop of several political parties launching their own television channels for publicity during elections, the Election Commission is working on guidelines for the electronic media to ensure a level playing field.

Balaji, Star plan regional TV channels

Balaji, Star plan regional TV channels

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Television content provider Balaji Telefilms on Friday said it will launch regional entertainment channels in south Indian languages jointly with private broadcaster Star Group Ltd.

Tendulkar wants to play Pakistan, England ODIs: TV channel

Tendulkar wants to play Pakistan, England ODIs: TV channel

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his intentions to play in the upcoming One-Day International series against arch rivals Pakistan and the subsequent series against England, a television channel claimed on Friday.

Avoid debates on Ayodhya issue: NBSA to TV channels

Avoid debates on Ayodhya issue: NBSA to TV channels

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The NBSA, a self regulating body for news channels, also advised channels that no footage of the demolition of the Babri Masjid is to be shown in any news item relating to the Ayodhya matter.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha channels merged into Sansad TV

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha channels merged into Sansad TV

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Retired IAS officer Ravi Capoor has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the channel.

TV channel office vandalised in New Delhi

TV channel office vandalised in New Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The activists barged into the building housing Headlines Today channel and its sister channel Aaj Tak on Friday evening in Videocon Towers in the national capital. They damaged furniture in the office lobby, police said.

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

A journalist has been arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post against Uttar Pradesh chief minister on social media.

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'

Govt's special session aims to influence Bengal, TN polls: Congress

Govt's special session aims to influence Bengal, TN polls: Congress

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Congress party has accused the government of scheduling a 'special session' to pass bills related to women's quota and delimitation with the intention of gaining political advantage in the upcoming West Bengal and Tamil Nadu elections, calling it a violation of the model code of conduct.

India appeals on Gulf TV channels

India appeals on Gulf TV channels

Rediff.com25 Jul 2004

The appeal was directed at a group in Iraq, which is holding seven persons, including three Indians, hostage.

Noida techie death: Irrigation department raised flag in 2023

Noida techie death: Irrigation department raised flag in 2023

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A software engineer's death in Noida after his car plunged into a water-filled pit has sparked allegations of negligence against local authorities. An Irrigation Department letter warning about the need for head regulators to manage water accumulation in the area was allegedly ignored.

Man pours boiling fish curry on wife for refusing black magic

Man pours boiling fish curry on wife for refusing black magic

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The victim Rejila Gafoor (36) of Vaikkal near Chadayamangalam, has been admitted to the hospital, while her husband, Sajeer, is absconding, they added.

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The magisterial probe, ordered by the Delhi government, had found that out of seven videos sent to a Hydrabad-based forensic lab, three were doctored, including one clipping of a news channel.

All queries answered, Oppn backs govt on West Asia: Kiren Rijiju

All queries answered, Oppn backs govt on West Asia: Kiren Rijiju

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

He added that opposition parties were assured that their concerns regarding the impact of the West Asia situation on India and the safety of Indian citizens were addressed in detail.

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian students were among those injured in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Hindi TV channels lose 1/5th of their audience

Hindi TV channels lose 1/5th of their audience

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The problem is not that more people are not watching more TV, but that they are not finding anything of interest on Hindi television, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Maharashtra top cop to sue TV channel

Maharashtra top cop to sue TV channel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The state government on Friday appointed a three-member team to probe into the police chief's property deals after the channel's claim of his being corrupt.

Pepsi to uncork TV channel with MTV

Pepsi to uncork TV channel with MTV

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Deal pegged at Rs 7-10 crore (Rs 70-100 million) a year.

Putin considers joining Trump's Gaza Peace Board

Putin considers joining Trump's Gaza Peace Board

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza Peace Board and is currently considering the offer.

You might soon have 500 TV channels

You might soon have 500 TV channels

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Nowhere in the world have television viewers been spoilt with so much choice as in India -- there are over 360 television channels on air in the country and applications for another 160 await the government's nod.

TV channel claims new BMW case expose

TV channel claims new BMW case expose

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The channel, which had done a sting operation in May last alleging an attempt to bribe the key witness Sunil Kulkarni, aired a story on Monday night alleging that Kulkarni stayed in the lawyer's house in Shimla between October, 1999 and April, 2001.

Should TV channels reduce ads?

Should TV channels reduce ads?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Unbridled advertising should be checked given weak self-regulation but the impact on revenues should be considered too.

Mid-Day eyes partner for TV channel

Mid-Day eyes partner for TV channel

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Saddened by loss of IAF pilot in Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: HAL

Saddened by loss of IAF pilot in Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: HAL

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) expressed deep sorrow over the death of an Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, in a Tejas aircraft crash during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. The incident involved the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and marked the second crash involving a HAL-manufactured aircraft in 20 months.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Maheshwari was the familiar face of TV news from 1976 right up till 2005 along with Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Shammi Narang, Geetanjali Aiyer, Neeti Ravindran and others.

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

CCTV footage aired on channels showed a man resembling Govindachamy walking on the roadside with a bundle on top of his head, inside which he had tucked in his left arm, which is missing a hand.