Acting on two specific complaints, the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has come down heavily on Zee News and Times Now Navbharat over reports on ‘Mehendi Jihad’ and ‘Love Jihad’, respectively. In an order dated September 25, the regulatory body directed Zee News to remove four video reports from its website and YouTube channel within seven days. In another order, it asked Times Now Navbharat to remove objectionable tickers from its reportage.

Zee News on ‘Mehendi Jihad’

Acting on a complaint lodged by activist Indrajeet Ghorpade on bulletins aired by Zee News on October 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2024, the NBDSA ordered the channel to take down four videos within seven days. The direction, however, is yet to be complied with.

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