News Broadcasting
NBSA to examine complaints against Zee News Ltd channels relating to coal blocks
NEW DELHI: The News Broadcasting Standards Authority has taken suo moto cognizance of the complaint filed by Jindal Steel Ltd. regarding telecast of news with regard to allocation of coal blocks and other issues on Zee News, Zee Business and Zee UP (channels of Zee News Ltd.).
The NBSA took the decision on the basis of the material placed before it and considering the seriousness of the complaint.
The complaint had been forwarded by the Press Council of India (PCI) as the complaint does not fall within the ambit of the Council as it relates to electronic media.
Meanwhile, the NBSA set up by the News Broadcasters Association has been reconstituted, though former Chief Justice and National Human Rights Commission Chairman J S Verma remains the Chairperson.
After the reconstitution on 2 October, the other members are:
Members representing eminent persons category:
1. Nitin Desai, Economist and former Under Secretary General of United Nations
2. Dipankar Gupta, former Professor of Sociology, Jawaharlal Nehru University
3. Mrs Chokila Iyer, former Foreign Secretary, Government of India
4. Dr. S Y Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, and former Director General of Doordarshan
Members representing Editors’ category:
1. Rahul Kanwal, Managing Editor – Headlines Today
2. Vivek Law, Editor, Bloomberg TV India
3. Ajit Anjum, Managing Editor – News 24
4. Johny Lukose, Director, News – Manorama News
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.
