News Broadcasting
Govt allows syndication in Indian newspapers via auto approval
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has decided to authorize all registered Indian newspapers to enter into syndication arrangements with foreign publications, under an automatic approval route subject to fulfilment of certain guidelines.
Cases involving relaxation of the guidelines would, however, require prior approval of the ministry of information and broadcasting, according to a statement from the government.
The government policy had so far allowed Indian newspapers and periodicals to procure material like photographs, cartoons, crossword puzzles, articles, features etc from foreign publications (content providers), for publication in Indian publications, on the basis of syndication arrangements having prior approval of I&B ministry.
The automatic approval route would be subjected to the following conditions:
*The total material so procured and actually printed in an issue of the Indian publication does not exceed 7.5 per cent of the total printed area of that issue.
*The syndicated material does not include full copy of the editorial page or the front page of the foreign publication.
*The masthead of the content provider publication is not utilized in the Indian publication.
*Credit to the content provider is necessarily given prominently as a byline in the Indian publication.
*The material procured under syndication arrangement is such that has already been published in the content provider publication.
Any case involving relaxation of any of the above conditions would require to be examined by the I&B ministry and before any material is actually procured under syndication arrangement beyond the above noted conditions, the Indian publication should have applied for and obtained prior approval of the ministry.
These guidelines would not apply to the cases where the ministry of I&B has issued its approval/no objection certificate for publication of Indian edition of a foreign magazine/journal/newspaper.
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.
