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Republic TV distribution head arrested in TRP scam case
NEW DELHI: In yet another turn of events in the TRP scam case, Republic TV distribution head Ghanshyam Singh was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He had earlier been questioned by the crime branch in connection with the case.
Singh, who is also assistant VP of the Arnab Goswami-run channel, is the 12th accused to have been taken into police custody in the TRP rigging scandal that came to light last month, when ratings agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers.
The police probe had revealed that certain households were paid to keep several channels, including Republic TV, running even when they were not watching.
Republic TV has denied any such allegations and accused Mumbai police of acting in the spirit of vendetta for the network’s critical reporting of the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case.
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Following this latest development, the channel issued a statement claiming Singh was booked under "frivolous sections in a fake TRP manipulation case" and termed his arrest “illegal.”
Singh’s arrest comes close on the heels of Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami was arrested and remanded in 14-day judicial custody in a 2018 case of abetment to suicide.
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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.
