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TRP scam investigating Mumbai cop Sachin Vaze arrested
MUMBAI: Mumbai police’s assistant inspector Sachin Vaze was arrested by the National Investigating Agency last evening. There are allegations that he played a part in the conspiracy which saw an explosive-laden vehicle found parked near billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Antila residence in south Mumbai last month. The central agency interrogated the celebrity cop for 12 hours before placing him under arrest. He was the lead investigator in the same case before it was transferred to the Mumbai police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and later to the NIA.
A Thane-based auto parts dealer Mansukh Hiran had claimed ownership of the abandoned vehicle, informing the cops that it had been stolen a week earlier. Later, his body was found in a marshy area in Mumbai on 5 March. Hiran’s wife Vimla had pointed the finger at Vaze, alleging he had a hand to play in the murder and that he had taken possession of her husband’s car in November, which he then returned in early February and it had been stolen thereafter.
Questions are being asked about the impact Vaze’s arrest will have on the future course of the alleged TRP scam that he was spearheading. In fact, it was he who picked up Republic TV promoter and editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami from his home a few months ago. The case has seen several arrests including former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta, and charge sheets had been filed against Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani, and former BARC COO Romil Ramgarhia earlier this year in January.
Goswami has all along alleged that the entire TRP controversy has been raked up by the Maharashtra government in cahoots with the Mumbai police in an act of vendetta against him and his channel, because they were investigating what they claim was a botched up investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death
A senior media professional on the condition of anonymity stated that with Vaze’s arrest and alleged implication in the explosives case, the credibility of the TRP manipulation investigation can definitely be questioned.
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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.
