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TopicDoordarshan

Topic: Doordarshan

Maoist attack on journalists is reminder that nothing can justify terrorism

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

If I raised my head 4 inches I would be shot: DD crew member who survived Maoist attack

Lighting assistant Mormukut Sharma tells ThePrint the 3-member Doordarshan team that travelled to Dantewada were not afraid of the assignment.

Doordarshan cameraman among 3 killed in an attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The attack in Dantewada also injured two policemen.

For mysterious reasons, Smriti Irani had put DD’s cash cow in the freezer. It’s back now

The service, which is especially popular in rural India, lost almost Rs 70 crore in revenue due to Irani’s August 2017 decision.

First live coverage of BJP’s flag-hoisting by DD News ends up showing Amit Shah gaffe

Norms say DD and All India Radio are mandated to cover live only government events, not those of political parties.

AIR and DD content creators denied promotions for decades, warn of Independence Day strike

While experts have been ignored, those from unrelated sectors have taken charge at senior posts.

Successive govts crippled Prasar Bharati, now Modi govt wants to kill it, say officials

Former and serving officers say public broadcast entity was never free of government control.

Modi govt may turn DD and AIR into public sector firms, disband Prasar Bharati

Move raises concerns of increased state interference. Centre to cite Prasar Bharati’s ‘inefficiency’ as the reason for its dissolution.

I&B minister Rathore may not reverse ‘arbitrary transfer’ of officers by Irani in one go

Transfer orders were issued in November last year, within three months after Smriti Irani took over as I&B minister, purportedly to revamp PIB.

Smriti Irani’s close friendship with Ekta Kapoor ‘cost’ Doordarshan serious TRP & revenue

I&B minister scrapped a programming deal Balaji Telefilms was on the verge of violating and being penalised for. She denies wrongdoing, says she protected Doordarshan.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.