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No matter what the Opposition does, it can do no right in the eyes of Indian TV channels

From Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the 'big story' for Aaj Tak, News 24, and Republic Bharat was the ‘aloo gift’ from BJP supporters who accosted Rahul Gandhi and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram’.

News channels smiling their way to the bank with Modi-Yogi ads. It’s ‘Modi ki Guarantee’

You do wonder why the BJP is making such a splash when the election tide already seems to be in its favour. If the return of Modi is imminent, why this flood of advertisements?

TV news on Sandeshkhali showed Mamata Banerjee in a poor light & TMC only made it worse

The ‘truth’ about Sandeshkhali is not the issue — it’s about public perception, which sees Didi in a poor light.

TV news made you feel little sympathy for farmers. The ‘high voltage drama’ a public nuisance?

Republic TV, Zee News, NDTV 24X7 have been airing commuter complaints to the farmers’ march to Delhi. When the effects become personal, public sympathy wanes distinctly.

Only Modi speech on TV news channels. Opposition is reduced to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘dog biscuit’

Indian news channels aren’t just declaring a victory for Modi in 2024 Lok Sabha election; they are also hoping for it.

How Mandir, Modi, & Media played their roles in Ayodhya for BJP ahead of Lok Sabha election

If a deity, a superstar prime minister, Bollywood’s blockbuster actors, cricket’s little master, and media circus aren't enough to get BJP the votes, nothing else can.

When channels aren’t chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, they are following Modi—ignoring Rahul Gandhi

The media story of the week is there for everyone to see: Lord Ram is omnipresent, PM Modi is ever present, and Rahul Gandhi is mostly absent

Bilkis Bano brought Rajdeep, Arnab on same page. But Sudhir, Navika ignored her SC victory

Zee News and Aaj Tak reported the Supreme Court verdict but DD News announced it in a flash and then went to visit Vibrant Gujarat. Republic Bharat was all religious over ‘sanatan dharm’.

Ramayan is back on Indian TV—this time on news channels

Since PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Ayodhya to inaugurate several projects, we have watched in wonder as almost all the news channels devoted themselves to ‘celebrating Diwali’.

Moon, Manipur, MPs, Modi—media in 2023 was more divided than Indian politics

If Indian media's coverage helped tip the scales against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, then global media weakened western support for Israeli attacks in Gaza too. Watch out for 2024 elections now.

On Camera

China has left Germany behind in in automotive sector

China is weaponising its control of the automotive industry, especially as the industry undergoes a tectonic shift toward electric vehicles.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.