News Broadcasting
NBA condemns Telangana CM for threatening media
NEW DELHI: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has expressed shock at the threats made by the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao that he would “bury alive television channels that have dared to insult the Telangana assembly, its MLAs, and Telangana self-respect.” and “won’t hesitate to break their neck and then throw them out.”
NBA stated that such remarks by the Chief Minister are a ‘direct attack on the right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined as a fundamental right under Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution.’
NBA has appealed to the Chief Minister to desist from making such inflammatory charges against the media and keep the discourse civil and sane.
NBA also condemned the illegal and arbitrary actions by cable operators in switching off some news channels and urged the government to take cognizance of the same and also take necessary action against such cable operators and individuals.
Blacking out a licensed channel is an anti democratic action that goes against the Constitutional principles of free speech, the NBA said.
Meanwhile, journalists covering functions of the Chief Minister after his remarks covered their mouths with black cloth in a silent protest against the remarks.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
