The government has extended its order withholding Television Rating Points for TV news channels by four more weeks. Officials say the move is meant to curb sensational, speculative programming and prevent panic among the public amid the West Asia conflict. The decision reflects a renewed push to limit fear-driven coverage while TRP reporting remains suspended.
The FCC has opened a review of ABC licences after controversy erupted over a Jimmy Kimmel joke referencing Melania Trump. Supporters argue the regulator is focusing on station policies, while critics call it political pressure on content and free speech. Legal outcomes, if pursued, could take a long time—leaving the network in limbo.
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India’s broadcast sector may soon face a sweeping regulatory overhaul. TRAI is set to review pricing, distribution, and platform rules after the New Tariff Order drew criticism over affordability and transparency. The proposed reset is also meant to reflect shifting consumer viewing habits and rising competition from streaming platforms, which have disrupted traditional broadcast economics.
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