Topic: Namo TV
Caution against ‘communal black hole’ and Imran Khan sings Modi paeans
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NaMo TV’s logo certified, not its content as it contained PM’s old speeches: Delhi CEO to EC
The Election Commission had asked Delhi's chief electoral office to inform whether NaMo TV's political contents were cleared by the certification committee.
BJP’s ‘Shatru’ joins Congress, and will the real NaMoTV please stand up?
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NaMo TV – the confused channel orphaned by I&B ministry and DTH operators
It's odd that BJP hasn't openly admitted ownership of NaMo TV since many political parties, across India, own TV channels.
NaMo TV is special channel rented by a party, doesn’t need permit: I&B ministry tells EC
EC has been told that such channels are outside the ambit of government regulations. Expenses incurred on the channel will reflect in BJP's electoral expenses.
NaMo TV’s launch without licence shows clear collusion between party & govt
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It’s news. It’s advertising. It’s special service – no consensus on what NaMo TV is
Govt sources say NaMo TV is an ‘advertising platform’ but experts say it doesn’t match the description, Tata Sky CEO calls it a ‘special service’ from BJP.
‘Line of no control’ in election campaign and BJP’s advertising platform
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Narendra Modi didn’t need NaMo TV or biopics in 2014, he needs both now
Modi’s media messaging now centres on fear rather than NDA’s achievements, indicating need for an overarching narrative to whip up emotions.
NaMo TV has no broadcast licence, didn’t even apply for one
The channel, dedicated solely to PM Modi's speeches and rallies, does not have a compulsory security clearance and there is no clarity on its ownership.
How France-Turkey’s probable but unlikely conflict has been shaped by Erdogan’s politics
In episode 604 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent France-Turkey conflict and the deeper implications of this row.
Banks have not a signed a single agreement for RBI’s debt recast scheme for high value loans
Tepid response to the debt recast scheme is being seen because there is lack of awareness and reluctance by banks, say bankers.
Defence
Army develops WhatsApp-like app for personnel to dodge risk of communication leaks
The Secure Application for Internet supports secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. It is end-to-end encrypted.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.