The Latest Breaking News from Arnab Goswami

The Rajasthan High Court has restrained the Rajasthan police from taking any coercive action against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami over a 2022 case linked to Republic Bharat’s coverage of the demolition of a Hindu temple in Alwar, Bar and Bench reported.

The Karnataka police recklessly booked Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in a fake news case to settle scores with him, the Karnataka High Court said, according to Bar and Bench.

The Karnataka High Court has placed an interim stay on all investigations against Republic chief Arnab Goswami in a “fake news” case filed against him in March 2024. 

This week on TV Newsance, we dissect how TV news channels covered the recent Sambhal riots. Did they try to cool tensions? Nope. Instead, usual suspects added fuel to the fire — shouting louder, polarising further.

On the eve of elections, you might expect news channels to focus on coverage that helps voters make an informed choice. 

Last week’s letters: 

Press freedom is in crisis in the "world's largest democracy" with attacks against journalists, concentration of media ownership, pro-government bias and expulsions of foreign reporters. Since India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, several mainstream Indian TV channels have effectively turned into government mouthpieces.

Over 200 signatories urge government to reverse decision enabling action against writer under anti-terrorism law

A Congress advertisement has taken a dig at sections of the mainstream media, with an ostensible spoof on Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami, who heaps praises on the government sitting next to two politicians. And as the camera zooms out at the end of the “broadcast”, he is found sitting…