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SAB office under attack in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Media under attack.Politicians lead the pack.The views channel from the Sri Adhikari Brothers’ stable- Janmat channel office in Andheri, Mumbai had witnessed a crowd in support of Govinda, shouting slogans against the channel.
The Bollywood actor and Congress MP from north-Mumbai constituency, Govinda has been booked on charges of assault for threatening the Janmat reporter. The incident took place at the actor’s suburban office in Juhu, yesterday (22 December). The tiff between Govinda and the journalist triggered off when the journalist quizzed him on his linkage with the underworld don Dawood Abrahim following a question on his possible relationship with the Bollywood actress Rani Mukerjee.
Sources close to the development add, “Govinda was alleged to have assaulted the journalist and snatched the video-tapes on which the interview was recorded.”
The journalist has filed an first-information report (FIR) at the Juhu police station, wherein the Bollywood 
actor has been booked under assault. The offences mentioned by the journalist were of non-cognisable nature.
To clear the air, Govinda’s brother Kirti Kumar along with a close associate Capt Rakesh Singh visited the Janmat’s office.
Sri Adhikari Brothers vice-chairman Markhand Adhikari says,” We are very hurt with the whole situation. Our office was under attack by the mob, who threatened my staff.” Adhikari adds,” I will register a complaint against this as I’ve to be prepared if they turn up again. We have beefed up the security outside our official premise.”
When quizzed as to what was the outcome of the dialogue, he states,” The deputy-editor of the channel had a dialogue with Kirti Kumar only on humanitarian grounds.”
Addressing the protest crowd, Govinda’s brother Kirti Kumar stated, ” “The purpose of our visit has been conveyed to Markhand bhai and the matter seems to have been settled. If need be we will discuss again.”
He further added,” Govinda would be very happy to learn that the protest march was peaceful and adhered to the principals and values of the party -Congress (I).”
While the crowd protested outside the Janmat office, according to the supporters, Govinda was said to be in a meeting with few party members on the issue.
On the other hand, the Lok Sabha sessions discussing the recent sting operations on TV on politicians have them strongly criticising the media representatives and demanding an inquiry on the motive of chasing the politicians.
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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.
