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‘Obscene’ films cost Mumbai channel its licence
MUMBAI: The sting of India TV’s casting couch sexposes is being felt among the channels now.
After the show cause notice the information and broadcasting ministry issued to India TV over its sting operations against members of Parliament, CineWorld, an obscure channel based in Mumbai, has had its uplinking licence revoked.
The channel has been prohibited from transmitting/re-transmitting programmes for 30 days. Reason: It has been declared guilty of airing some “obscene” movies.
“The government is serious on this issue and would keep a close watch on channels engaging in such activities,” secretary for information and broadcasting, Navin Chawla, was quoted in media reports as saying. “Through this action, which is the first of its kind, the ministry has come down strongly on those purveying obscenity, and this can include cable operators as well”, Chawla added.
Cineworld is an encrypted movie channel that is available via the set-top box on some cable networks in Mumbai. According to industry sources, some cable operators outside Mumbai are also showing the channel, but through an analogue feed.
Cineworld is managed by Mumbai-based 5th Avenue.
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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.
