Indian News Channel to be devoid of TRP indefinitely over war mongering

India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ordered ratings for India's top TV news channels to be suspended for four weeks, or until further notice, over their "speculative" coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran.

In a notice, the ministry said it has observed that "amidst the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, certain News TV Channels are displaying unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content, which may potentially create panic among the general public, especially those having family and friends in the affected areas or residing in the affected areas."

Millions of Indian workers and professionals live in Bahrain, Dubai, Doha and other Gulf nations. Plus, Indian news channels have often been warned for their sensational reporting of conflicts.

In April and May of 2025, when India and Pakistan clashed over a deadly militant attack on Hindu tourists in India-administered Kashmir, some news channels aired fake newsin a bid to be the "first" and gain ratings.