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Six Times Network employees test positive for COVID-19
MUMBAI: Times Network has informed that six of its staff members have been tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, as the pandemic shows no signs of abating.
An official statement of Times Network says that while fulfilling their duties, four colleagues at Mirror Now and two support staff members (shared resources) “have been tested positive despite practicing all safety measures and precautions.”
“Following Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation guidance, they (employees who have been tested positive) have been shifted to the mandatory quarantine facility at a private hospital in Mumbai and are doing fine.”
The network has informed that the rest of the team members have all been tested negative and continue to be lodged safely. “Similarly, the operations of Mirror Now and ET Now have been shifted to an alternate location in Mumbai to ensure non-stop news coverage to our viewers, which was kept ready for an emergency scenario and managed by a fresh standby team,” reads the statement.
“In spite of this mishap, the network will continue with the strategy of housing our teams in captive locations as we believe this is the safest option to ensure they don’t get infected by the virus,” said the statement.
Times Network has already opted for WFH alternative to minimise external contact by following the government’s decision to be in self-isolation to curb the spread of the virus.
The network’s news headquarters and tech teams were also accommodated in captive locations within our premises and other boarding locations in Mumbai and Delhi with dedicated sanitised transportation to ensure they did not have to travel from home daily.
The media company also said that it stands by its commitment to ensure employee and their families’ safety, and responsibility to the larger community as it continues to offer seamless broadcast service to the viewers.
So far, India has reported over 8,000 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra tops with nearly 2,000 cases alone. The death toll due to the virus has surpassed the 250-mark across the country.
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.
