I&B Ministry directs BARC to withhold TRP ratings for TV news channels

Last updated: 2026/04/07 at 12:29 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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Information and Broadcasting Ministry has directed Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold reporting the Television Rating Points (TRPs) for News TV Channels for a further period of four weeks.

The decision has been taken to curb the display of unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content by some news channels amidst the West Asia conflict.

The Ministry said, such coverage can potentially create panic among the general public.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.