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Indian news channels off air in Nepal again
MUMBAI: The Nepalese ministry of information and communication has issued a verbal order to cable operators to shut down the transmission of Aaj Tak and Star News. Reportedly, the transmission of other Indian news channels has also been suspended for covering the government’s attempt to crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
However, when contacted by indiantelevision.com, senior executives of the ‘affected’ channels refused to offer any comments saying they are waiting for more details on the issue.
This is not for the first time that the Indian news channels beaming in Nepal has been suspended off-air. Indian channels were banned last year in February, when Nepal King Gyanendra dismissed the Sher Bahadur Deuba government and imposed a state of emergency. But later, in the month of June, the Nepalese government had lifted the ban on Indian news channels.
According to the reports, security forces had confiscated the video footage taken by CNN-IBN and Star News, which featured the residence of CPN (UML) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal.
The Indian print media also receives a similar treatment, where the local administration in Nepalgunj will censor the contents that speaks about the political upheaval. Issues on protest and arrests of any political activists published will be cut out before they are allowed to circulate in the area.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
