MUMBAI: The Mumbai city criminal branch investigating the Television Rating Point (TRP) tampering scam on Tuesday arrested Ghanshyam Dilipkumar Singh (44), head of distribution for Republic TV, accused of paying a monthly sum to artificially increase the channel’s audience figures. Singh, a resident of Ghodbunder Road in Thane, is the …
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Republic TV: TRP scam emerged in analysis of manipulation of news trends (Representational) Mumbai: Republic TV’s head of distribution was arrested in connection with a police case for allegedly manipulating ratings to show the news channel and its shows as the most watched. Ghanshyam Singh, who heads the distribution on …
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In early October, the Mumbai police commissioner had alleged that Republic TV, Fakt Marathi, and Box Cinema were tampering with data and paying households to increase TRPs. The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has established a four-member committee to study different aspects of the Television Rating Points (PRT) system …
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The Editors Guild of India on Monday backed journalists working with Republic TV after Mumbai Police filed a First Informational Report against them. But he also urged the channel to behave responsibly and not compromise “the safety of its journalists.” Republic TV is under investigation for alleged tampering with the …
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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | October 26, 2020 5:30:32 pm The Mumbai Police Crimes Division informed the Metropolitan Magistrates Court on Saturday that the owners and other officials affiliated with Republic Media Network, News Nation, and Mahamovie have been named as defendants in the alleged TRP scam …
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MUMBAI: Mumbai police investigating the PRT manipulation scam on Wednesday added four more criminal sections against defendants in the case, including the disappearance of evidence of a crime and the destruction of documents to avoid presentation as evidence. Two more channels, News Network Channel and Mahaamovie, have also been included …
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Written by Deeptiman Tiwary, Omkar Gokhale | Mumbai, New Delhi | October 21, 2020 4:45:11 am Since then, Mumbai police have arrested several people and issued subpoenas to key Republic officials for questioning. Republic approached the Supreme Court against the FIR, but addressed the Bombay High Court. Even as the …
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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 20, 2020 9:07:21 pm TRPs or TV Rating Points of a channel or show are used to measure the popularity of ad agencies that affect prices. Based on a referral from the Uttar Pradesh Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation …
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Former Assistant Police Commissioner Iqbal Shaikh has filed a civil case to prevent Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami from broadcasting any material related to the TV rating points scam. Living law reported Tuesday. Mumbai police have accused Republic TV, along with Box Cinema and the Marathi channel Fakt …
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the alleged tampering with the Television Rating Points (TRP) on Tuesday after registering an FIR. The central agency took over the investigation from the Lucknow police on the recommendation of the Uttar Pradesh government. A case was registered at the Hazratganj Police …
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