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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Topic: BARC

‘Unwarranted sensationalism’: Centre suspends TRP ratings of news channels amid Iran war

The order, issued in 'public interest' by I&B Ministry, doesn't specify any mechanism of review or criteria under which the suspension could be lifted before four-week concludes.

BARC director Ajit Mohanty appointed chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Patnaik hails scientist from Odisha

Mohanty will hold post till the age of 66, or till 10 October 2025, the government order issued Saturday said. The decision was taken by Appointments Committee of Union Cabinet. 

In the year of Covid, TV news appealed more to Indians than entertainment channels

BARC report shows TV news grew at the highest, at 27%, while the viewership for general entertainment channels and movies rose by 9% and 10%, respectively.

‘Overvalued shares, expensive ads, false growth projection’ — allegations against Republic TV

An interim forensic audit report of Mumbai Police probe into the TRP manipulation case has alleged financial irregularities by ARG Outlier, which owns Republic TV.

‘NSA, PMO hooked to Republic’ — Arnab Goswami ‘WhatsApp chats’ give TRP scandal new twist

Purported WhatsApp chats between Arnab Goswami and ex-BARC chief executive, recorded in TRP case charge sheet, refer to former’s ‘friendship’ with Smriti Irani & ‘reach in govt’.

No ‘significant impact’ of BARC data blackout as TV channels say ads not linked to ratings

Industry experts say BARC’s suspension of ratings didn’t impact the channels’ revenues as advertisers look at total viewership volumes released by BARC and also use previous data.

Modi govt sets up panel to review guidelines on TV rating agencies amid ‘fake TRP’ row

The four-member committee will be headed by Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati, and will have to submit its recommendations within two months.

Delhi-based adman behind CBI’s TRP case has ‘worked with UP parties, including BJP in 2017’

Kamal Sharma claims unknown persons committed cheating, forgery & breach of trust, based on info he collected from friends in advertising & ‘open sources’.

BARC ‘highly disappointed’ with Republic, says network misrepresented its private email

BARC issued a statement Sunday saying it is ‘dismayed at misrepresentation of its communication by Republic’, and that it has not commented on the investigation.

Broadcaster body led by Rajat Sharma lauds BARC news rating pause, Arnab-headed NBF slams it

Journalists Rajat Sharma and Arnab Goswami lead two different broadcasters bodies, named the News Broadcasters’ Association and the News Broadcasters’ Federation, respectively.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.