I&B Ministry
NBDA introduces its logo reflecting a new name
Mumbai: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) recently changed its name to the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) to bring within its purview digital media news broadcasters. The broadcasters body on Thursday unveiled its new logo to reflect the name change.
The new logo consists of two rings that are in unison with each other. This unison signifies the amalgamation of television & digital ecosystems. The solid blue ring represents the television ecosystem and the solid colour characterises the firm presence of the news genre from ages. Digital being a new-age and a vibrant platform, is denoted by the shades of orange (gradient) in the ring as well as the alphabet ‘D’, the Association said in a statement.
“I firmly believe that the NBDA will become a strong collective voice for both the broadcast and digital media,” said NBDA, president, Rajat Sharma. “Along with commercial and regulatory issues, it will also enable the Association to defend the fundamental right of free speech and expression guaranteed to the media in the Constitution of India in a better manner.”
The NBDA consists of the nation’s top-rated news channels and commands more than 80 per cent of news television viewership in India.
I&B Ministry
MIB halts news TRPs for four weeks over sensational US-Iran conflict coverage
Government flags panic-mongering in television war coverage
NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) to suspend television ratings for news channels for four weeks amid concerns over sensational coverage of the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran.
According to media reports, the move intends to curb excessive dramatisation in television reporting that could trigger unnecessary public anxiety.
Officials have observed that several news broadcasters are amplifying developments in the conflict in ways that may fuel panic among viewers. By temporarily halting the publication of viewership data, the ministry hopes to ease the competitive pressure on channels to chase ratings through sensational content.
The suspension will remain in effect for one month for now. During this period, television news channels will continue to broadcast as usual, but their audience measurement figures will neither be counted nor released.
Authorities will monitor both the evolving geopolitical situation and the tone of television coverage during the pause. The four-week suspension could be extended if the government believes the risk of panic-mongering or sensational reporting persists.
