MIB Orders BARC to Halt News Channel TRP Release Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

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MIB Suspends News TV TRP Ratings for 4 Weeks Amid Israel-Iran War Coverage

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CNBC TV18•06-03-2026, 19:02

MIB Suspends News TV TRP Ratings for 4 Weeks Amid Israel-Iran War Coverage

•Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) directed BARC to immediately suspend News TV TRP ratings.
•The suspension is for four weeks, effective immediately, due to concerns over sensational coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict.
•MIB observed 'unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content' that could trigger anxiety among viewers.
•The move aims to discourage competitive sensationalism driven by the pursuit of higher viewership metrics.
•This decision pauses the weekly release of TRP data, which is crucial for broadcasters, advertisers, and media planners.

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