News Broadcasting
Centre to set up a media consultative committee
MUMBAI: The centre is setting up a standing Media Consultative Committee to address the growing concerns over media coverage on crisis situations. Television news channels had been criticised for the way they covered live the terror attacks on Mumbai.
The minister of state for information and broadcasting (I&B) and external affairs Anand Sharma has said that the committee will be chaired by the secretary, information and broadcasting with representatives of key ministries, News Broadcasters’ Association (NBA), and editor’s guild as members.
“Extraordinary circumstances require careful coverage, not hampering rescue or counter operations.” he said and added that a training programme is being introduced in consultation with the ministries of home and defence for the media persons on how to cover crisis situations, without exposing themselves to the risks.
Meanwhile, the centre has welcomed the news coverage guidelines formulated by the NBA with respect to coverage of crisis situations. Sharma said, “It is a step in the right direction.”
Sharma stressed upon the need for mature news broadcasting in the country, and said that the Mumbai terror attacks were a learning opportunity both for the Government as well as the media. He said that high level meetings were held between representatives of media and secretaries of key ministries like home, defence, tourism and I&B to agree upon and formulate ethics of news journalism in modern era.
News Broadcasters appreciated the concerns expressed by various security and administrative outfits and agreed to address them, Sharma added.
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.
