News Broadcasting
Kerala HC defers MIB order pulling news channel MediaOne off air
Mumbai: The Kerala high court has issued a two-day stay on the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) order revoking the permission for downlinking and uplinking of Malayalam news channel MediaOne.
Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd which operates the channel MediaOne had applied for renewal of permission on 3 May 2021 was denied security clearance by the ministry of home affairs. In response to a show-cause notice sent by MIB, the company mentioned that they are “unaware of the grounds for denial of security clearance.”
Malayalam channel MediaOne goes off air as MIB revokes permission
According to the MIB order, clause 9.2 of the uplinking guidelines stipulates that security clearance of a company and its directors is a prerequisite condition for grant of permission for TV channels which is up for renewal every ten years.
Subsequently, MediaOne posted a statement on its social media handles stating that it would take legal steps against the MIB order. This is the second time that the MediaOne channel has been barred from airing. In March 2020, Asianet News and MediaOne TV had been barred for 48 hours by MIB citing security concerns.
News Broadcasting
News18 to launch Delhi NCR channel at ‘Rising Delhi’ conclave today
New regional channel debut aligns with high-profile policy and leadership summit
NEW DELHI: News18 Network is set to launch its dedicated regional channel, News18 Delhi NCR, at the inaugural Rising Delhi Conclave today, marking a significant push into hyper-local news coverage in the capital region.
The channel will be officially unveiled by Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta in the presence of policymakers, industry leaders and key stakeholders.
Positioned as a platform for meaningful dialogue, the Rising Delhi Conclave will spotlight issues shaping the future of Delhi NCR. Conversations will span civic infrastructure, governance, urban development, environment and culture, bringing together diverse voices to map the region’s growth path.
The event will open on a musical note with performances by Shibani Kashyap and Sudhir Yaduvanshi, before moving into a packed agenda featuring prominent leaders. The speaker line-up includes Parvesh Sahib Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Atishi Marlena, Ajay Maken, Manoj Tiwari, and Satish Golcha.
With News18 Delhi NCR, the network is aiming to deepen its connection with local audiences by focusing on issues that directly impact citizens. The move underlines its strategy to strengthen regional storytelling while offering more targeted and relevant coverage.
The conclave will be broadcast live from 1 PM onwards on the newly launched channel as well as its YouTube platform, giving viewers a front-row seat to discussions set to shape the capital’s next chapter.
