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  • For another term in 2024-25…

    Rajat Sharma elected President of NBDA

    Rajat Sharma, Chairman of India TV, has been elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), for another term in 2024-25. The appointments took place at NBDA’s board meeting held on Tuesday.

    Addressing the NBDA, Sharma remarked on the significant challenges facing news broadcasters today. “There is a concentrated effort to discredit the news broadcast industry,” he said. “A section of the digital media is being misused to constantly attack news broadcasters. We have to work together to fight this menace.”

    Sharma further emphasised the pressures faced by those in the news industry, stating, “Our editors, anchors, and reporters are being targeted. They are working under tremendous pressure as an ecosystem has been created to consistently threaten their credibility. It is our responsibility to ensure that they get a fearless atmosphere to deliver fair news.”

  • Following Delhi High Court Order

    X purges content on Rajat Sharma

    Social media platform X has removed posts by Indian National Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera, adhering to a directive from the Delhi High Court.

    On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Delhi High Court reprimanded X Corp (formerly Twitter) for challenging the court order mandating the removal of posts accusing journalist Rajat Sharma of using abusive language against Congress leader Ragini Nayak on live television.

    “We are concerned about your role. You are not acting like an intermediary,” remarked Acting Chief Justice Manmohan. “This resistance to court orders is a growing trend, not just in India but internationally as well.”

    The controversy originated from a video clip circulating on social media, allegedly depicting Sharma using offensive language towards Nayak during a discussion on India TV on the day of the Lok Sabha election results. Nayak is reported to have shared the video on X on June 10 and subsequently filed a police complaint against Sharma. Sharma has denied the allegations, labeling them as a fabricated smear campaign orchestrated by the Congress party’s media cell.

  • The shows stream live and are available on India TV YouTube channel with sign language interpretation to make it easier for hearing-impaired viewers to comprehend the content.  

    Aap Ki Adalat adds sign language interpretation on YT

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    India TV has made its popular show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ available on YouTube with sign language interpretation for hearing-impaired viewers.

     

    The new accessibility feature has enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show hosted by veteran journalist Rajat Sharma. The shows stream live and are available on India TV YouTube channel with sign language interpretation to make it easier for hearing-impaired viewers to comprehend the content.

     

    Ritu Dhawan

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “As a responsible media organisation, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and entertainment. The new accessibility features on YouTube have enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show. We hope that this initiative will help break down barriers and create a more inclusive society.”

     

    India TV is hopeful that the audience will widely appreciate this initiative and eagerly anticipates receiving positive feedback from viewers. The organisation remains dedicated to ensuring its content is available to all.

  • In the special episode 'Legends of Aap Ki Adalat', Sharma will share anecdotes from his hugely popular show over the years. 

    Rajat Sharma set to reveal unheard-of stories from Aap Ki Adalat

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma will be back with new episodes of Aap Ki Adalat in the new year. Sharma, notes a communique, will reveal never-heard-before, behind-the-scene stories that happened during the three decades-long journey of  Aap Ki Adalat. In the special episode ‘Legends of Aap Ki Adalat’, Sharma will share anecdotes from his hugely popular show over the years.

    Beside, political dignitaries the show also has been seeing many celebs from across genres like entertainment and sport.

  • Sharma, it is said, wants to focus his energies on creating new shows including reviving his iconic show Aap Ki Adalat.

    Rajat Sharma quits NBDA as President

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    Veteran broadcaster Rajat Sharma has decided to relinquish the Presidentship of News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), according to sources.  Sharma, it is said, wants to focus his energies on creating new shows including reviving his iconic show Aap Ki Adalat.

     

    The NBDA Board is likely to meet soon to elect a new President.

     

    At the time of writing, we couldn’t confirm the news with either Sharma or the NBDA, but will update this as soon as we hear from them.

     

  • Conferred 'Most Influential Indian' award

    Rajat Sharma felicitated in London

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    On the eve of India’s 76th Independence Day, veteran journalist Rajat Sharma was felicitated with the ‘Most Influential Indian’ recognition at an event held in London.

     

    The event was organised by Elite magazine. Sharma was accompanied by Ritu Dhawan, MD, India TV, to the event. Other people who were felicitated at the event were celebrities like Sonu Sood and Jaggi Vasudev.

     

    Upon receiving the award, Sharma said: “Any award always gives a sense of responsibility. This award inspires me to fulfill the responsibility given to me well.” At the London Bridge, where the event was held, he said that every Indian is proud of celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. “Together everyone should say ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ as it is a proud moment in itself.”

     

  • The channel’s refreshed look coincides with its Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma’s birthday on the same day

    India TV to don new look from tomorrow

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    Leading Hindi news channel India TV will don a new look from tomorrow, February 18. The channel’s refreshed look coincides with its Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma’s birthday on the same day. “Refreshing the look at all-time high viewership will add to the channel’s performance in terms of viewership data that is set to return on March 17, 2022,” notes a communique, adding: “The new look of the channel is aimed at offering its viewers more visually pleasing experiences with a modern look keeping with changing times. Its refreshed animations and visuals will be aligned with the new and advanced global trends. The refreshed look will add to the viewers’ delight and experience.”

     

    Said Sharma: “What a pleasant surprise from my team on my birthday – India TV’s new and refreshed look. I wonder how they managed to keep it a secret from me. I am happy that the new look will be a treat to India TV viewers… it’s a great feeling to celebrate my birthday with my viewers who are dearest to me. Viewers are always our number one priority, and we will always be committed to the ethics of presenting news to them – less noise and more news”. Or Shor Kam, Khabar Zyada as is the channel’s credo.

     

  • The Board also elected Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive Officer – ABP Network as VP

    Rajat Sharma re-elected NBDA President

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    At the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) Board Meeting held on Monday, Rajat Sharma has been elected as its President. The Board also elected Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive Officer – ABP Network Pvt. Ltd., Vice President and MK Anand, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer – Times Network – Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd, Honorary Treasurer of the NBDA for the year 2021-2022.

     

    Other members of the managing committee include:

     

    The other members on the NBDA Board are: –

    > Anuradha Prasad Shukla, Chairperson-cum-Managing Director – News24 Broadcast India Ltd.

    > M.V. Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director – Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.

    > Rahul Joshi, Managing Director – TV18 Broadcast Ltd.

    > I Venkat, Director – Eenadu Television Pvt. Ltd.

    > Kalli Purie Bhandal, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director – TV Today Network Ltd.

    > Sonia Singh, Editorial Director, NDTV – New Delhi Television Ltd.

    > Sudhir Chaudhary, Chief Executive Officer – Cluster 1 – Zee Media Corporation Ltd.

     

    In a message issued with a communique, Sharma has said: “Despite several months having passed, BARC ratings have not been restored as yet. The NBDA Board and BARC have had several rounds of discussions to ensure that reliable credible, tamper free data is made available to the news broadcasters. NBDA has stated that the corrupt, compromised, irrationally fluctuating data will not be acceptable as the false narrative puts pressure to take editorial calls that run counter to the principles and ethics of journalism. NBDA believes in editorial standards of ensuring objectivity, neutrality, fairness and accuracy in reporting.”

     

  • Signifies amalgamation of television and digital ecosystems

    News Broadcasters & Digital Association logo unveiled

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    In keeping with its change of name – from News Broadcasters Association (NBA)  to News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), the association has unveiled a new logo to reflect the name change. The new logo consists of two rings which are in unison with each other. This unison signifies the amalgamation of television and digital ecosystems.

     

    Talking about the change, NBDA President Rajat Sharma said: “I firmly believe that the NBDA will become a strong collective voice for both the broadcast and digital media. Along with commercial and regulatory issues, it will also enable the Association to defend the fundamental right of free speech and expression guaranteed to the media in the Constitution of India in a better manner.”

     

    Now if only the two rings working in unison in the logo could also mean the NBDA and the NBF. While having more than one industry association ensures there’s no monopoly and both offer more and better to their members, there is need for all news channels to stay united and speak in one voice.

     

  • To discuss issues concerning news channels and the broadcast industry

    Anurag Thakur meets the NBA Board

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    Recently appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur met the board members of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) on Saturday to issues concerning news channels and the broadcast industry.

     

    Led by NBA President and Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, Rajat Sharma, the delegation included CEO of ABP Network,  Avinash Pandey, Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson, India Today Group, Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor-in-chief & CEO, Zee News; Anuradha Prasad Shukla, Chairperson & Managing Director, News-24 and Sonia Singh, Editorial Director, NDTV.

     

    The discussions delved into various pertinent themes like attaining a stable regulatory climate in the industry and other positive changes that can be introduced in the television ecosystem.

     

    Speaking about the meeting, a spokesperson of NBA said, “Effective communication is extremely important for us to uplift the broadcast industry and implement positive changes. Today’s discussion helped us provide direction to various issues within the industry. We are looking forward to working closely with the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Mr. Anurag Thakur to take the broadcast industry to greater heights.”

     

    Further, as per a communique, NBA members discussed the industry landscape in the post-Covid scenario and apprised the minister about their concerns. The meeting also threw light on creating a strong policy roadmap for growth in the post-Covid era for the broadcast industry.

     

  • The Uttar Pradesh CM was accompanied by India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma

    Rs 10 lakh financial aid to family of scribes who died of Covid-19

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    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday provided financial aid to the families of journalists who lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CM was accompanied bt India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma. The families of scribes were offered a cheque of Rs 10 lakh each.

     

    Addressing the event, Sharma paid tributes to those who lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic and expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased. Said he: “TV, print, digital journalists not only covered news during Covid lockdown, but they also worked as a bridge between the government and the common people suffering from the deadly diseases. I am proud to say that people from the media fraternity faced the challenge bravely without hesitation.”

     

    Remembering the times when hospitals were full and there were no beds available, Sharma said: “During times when people feared stepping even near the premises of a hospital, our journalists went inside several hospitals and reported the second wave of the pandemic.” Speaking upon the vaccination policy for journalists, Sharma said he called up CM Adityanath to press for the vaccination of journalists. “As NBA president, I approached UP CM Yogi Adityanath for vaccination of journalists and their families, he assured me of all help and within a few days, a vaccination drive was organised in Noida. I thank Yogiji on behalf of all the media fraternity,” Sharma added.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, the Uttar Pradesh CM said: “It was on the initiative of Rajat Sharmaji that vaccination drives for journalists were organised in Noida and Lucknow. Over 25 thousand journalists were vaccinated during the drive.”

     

  • The camp is being held near Film City in Noida

    NBA organises Covid-19 vax camp for mediapersons

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    The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has organised a Covid-19 vaccination camp for media persons belonging to various news channels. The camp is being held near Film City in Noida.

     

    In a press statement, Rajat Sharma, President, News Broadcasters Association (NBA), has thanked the UP CM for arranging this vaccination camp. Said Sharma: “Noida is a big centre for national electronic media and most of the TV journalists and camerapersons belonging to news channels, toil day and night to bring news about Covid-19 pandemic to viewers across the country. These media persons  work and live here. I had requested the Chief Minister to start vaccination of media persons on priority basis because they face health hazards while interviewing Covid-19 patients, relatives, doctors and other health workers. They are among our frontline Covid-19 warriors and need vaccination en masse.”