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Rajya Sabha keeps CAS discussion pending
NEW DELHI: The Upper House of Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) has not been able to take up the issue of conditional access system today as of now. In all probability it will not be able to take up the issue tomorrow also.
According to government officials, the Cable TV (Networks) Regulation Amendment Bill 2002 (which aims at facilitating addressability in Indian cable homes through implementation of CAS) could not be taken up for discussion today though Monday happens to be the day allotted to information and broadcasting ministry in Rajya Sabha for issues related to its ministry.
“It looks as if CAS would not be discussed tomorrow also as I&B minister Sushma Swaraj is slated to go to Gujarat tomorrow for state election campaigning,” a government official told indiantelevision.com early evening today.
The I&B minister also laid some papers on the table of the House, but they did not pertain to CAS.
The Opposition dominated Rajya Sabha has been saying that there should be a discussion on CAS before it is okayed by the House.
At the time of getting CAS listed on the agenda of Rajya Sabha last week, the government had also said that there would a three-hour discussion on the issue.
Most of last week, CAS could not be taken up for discussion because other issues like Gujarat dominated the proceedings of Rajya Sabha.
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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.
