Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases draft rules to 'consolidate' broadcasting sectorThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft rules to bring television, radio, DTH, HITS, and IPTV services under the Te...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran are reportedly close to an agreement to end their war, with both sides agreeing on a text for an initial deal. T...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
News channels draw battle lines over ratings freezeRegional broadcasters explore court options as MIB extends BARC news ratings suspension by four weeks.
07 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Another down day, and another week where the market started with a cut. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen t...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governorTech investor favorite Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and former tech executive, is running for California governor. He's gained significa...
07 May, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
TRP reporting for TV news channels withheld for another 4 weeksThe government has extended its order to withhold Television Rating Points for TV news channels. This measure aims to curb sensational and ...
06 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening upTurkmenistan, a nation known for its secrecy, is witnessing a subtle shift. E-commerce and social media are gaining traction, signaling a n...
02 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
IBDF backs MIB TV rating guidelines, seeks extended timelines for rolloutThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation is requesting an extension to implement new television rating rules. Key provisions regardin...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Government extends TRP suspension for news channels by four weeksThe Information and Broadcasting ministry has extended the suspension of television news ratings. This move aims to curb sensationalism and...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
MIB asks BARC to withhold publishing news channels' TRPs amid Iran warThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has instructed BARC to halt reporting TRPs for news channels for four weeks. This measure aims...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
TV news TRP pause accepted by stakeholders, no objections so far: L MuruganIn an order dated March 6, it noted that amid the Israel-Iran conflict, certain news channels were displaying “unwarranted sensationalism a...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Broadcasters not in favour of scrapping cross-holding curbs for rating agenciesIndian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) and News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), while supporting reforms to strengt...
02 Sep, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
MIB proposes overhaul of TV rating guidelines to attract more playersThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is set to overhaul television rating agency norms, proposing the removal of restrictions on bo...
02 Jul, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
TRP fudging: CBI records statement of complainant Kamal SharmaAccording to sources, the agency has recorded the statement of the complainant, Kamal Sharma, regional director of a Delhi-based advertisin...
23 Oct, 2020, 08.59 AM IST
Television rating agencies BARC,TAM form a meter management companyTelevision rating agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) today said it has partnered with television audience measurement ...
27 Aug, 2015, 07.36 PM IST
Guidelines for TV rating agencies: HC asks Kantar to file affidavitKantar has said the new guidelines would result in closure or suspension of operation of TAM Media Research in India and that Kantar would ...
22 Jan, 2014, 08.30 PM IST
Cabinet clears guidelines for TV rating agencies, makes registration mandatoryThe cabinet made it mandatory today for television rating agencies to have multiple owners to prevent any conflict of interest.
09 Jan, 2014, 10.58 PM IST