NBDSA has instructed all news broadcasters to ensure thumbnails and tickers accurately reflect the program’s content. This follows a complaint against Times Now Navbharat for a misleading thumbnail suggesting harassment by Muslim men, which contradicted the women’s actual statements in the interview, highlighting broader concerns over media accuracy and communal harmony.
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) pulled up Sudhir Chaudhary for making disrespectful remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community and the Supreme Court during his TV shows. NBDSA ordered Aaj Tak and India Today to edit two clips and delete one video entirely. It criticized Chaudhary for spreading homophobia and violating ethical guidelines in his coverage of the same-sex marriage case. The watchdog also warned him to show more maturity in future broadcasts and comply with journalistic standards.
The NBDSA censured News18 India and anchor Rubika Liyaquat for unfairly attributing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor scam case, which is still under investigation, and for biased conduct in a debate defending PM Modi. The channel was ordered to delete the violating parts of the March 28, 2024, broadcast within seven days for breaching neutrality and court reporting guidelines.
On November 6, 2024, the NBDSA ordered News18 India to remove the “Baba Bageshwar Exclusive Interview” for promoting superstition and religious discord. The complaint, filed by Indrajeet Ghorpade, highlighted the broadcaster’s responsibility for guests’ inflammatory remarks. NBDSA emphasized adherence to ethical codes in media reporting.
The NBDSA fined Aaj Tak news channel Rs 75,000 for biased reporting on a statement by Barack Obama regarding minority rights in India. The anchor was found to have connected Obama’s statement to separatist and extremist groups, violating principles of objectivity and neutrality. NBDSA ordered the removal of objectionable content and advised adherence to broadcasting standards.
Rahul Gandhi Robber | The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) instructed Aaj Tak to remove a fictional video portraying Rahul Gandhi as a robber and cautioned against similar content in the future. The directive followed a complaint by the Indian Youth Congress president, alleging malicious intent to tarnish Gandhi’s reputation. Aaj Tak argued that the story was based on tweets from Priyanka Gandhi.