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Dish TV Crisis: Shockingly four independent Directors were rejected by shareholders
Mumbai – At extraordinary meetings of Dish TV shareholders, shockingly shareholders rejected the candidature of four independent candidates during the meeting. In recent developments, Dish TV India approved Sunil Khanna as an independent director and Ravi Bhushan Puri as an executive director.
According to the mint report, due to the rejection of 4 independent directors, an Extraordinary General Meeting ( EGM) was called out on 3 March, and the resignation of Independent director Zohra Chatterjee effective from 2 June. The appointment of new directors Sunil Khanna, and Ravi Bhushan Puri became effective after Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) approval.
According to Dish TV’s statement, Ravi Bhushan Puri will not be entitled to additional remuneration for an aforementioned appointment. He will continue with the designation of ‘ Corporate Head of Broadcasting’ in the company.
Dish TV faced a board strength shortfall that is not aligned with the mandatory requirements of SEBI ( Security Exchange Board of India) for six directors. Now in contingency by the disapproval of four independent directors, the company stated to have taken compliance measures with listing regulations.
According to exchange filings, the appointment of Rajesh Sahni, Virender Tagra, Aanchal David, and Shankar Agrawal was rejected by minority shareholders. Before this EGM meeting development of Dish TV 13 Directors was rejected by shareholders in 2021.
Internal financial stability problems will be addressed by shareholders of the company in the upcoming days.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
