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  • IBN7’s ‘Operation Yamraj’ revealed counterfeit medicine racket

    IBN7’s ‘Operation Yamraj’ revealed counterfeit medicine racket

    MUMBAI: Operation Yamraj, a sting operation conducted by IBN7, unearthed a big racket of manufacturing and selling of fake & counterfeit medicines. The racket is based out of Meerut, not very far from the National Capital Delhi. 

     

    IBN7’s undercover reporter approached the masterminds of the racket posing as a businessman dealing in medicines. They were ready to supply cheap chemicals packaged in the bottles of a reputed company. They were so confident of their fake products that they claimed even the owners of these reputed companies will not be able to find any difference. They primarily target the medicines that are sold over the counter and do not require a medical practitioner’s prescription. Their offerings include medicines from common ailments such as cough, fever and pain to serious diseases of liver & kidney.

     

    The channel aired Operation Yamraj on 1 December 2015 at 9 pm. The Uttar Pradesh administration took cognizance of this immediately and the UP Health Department has ordered an investigation into the matter. Raids are being conducted at various places in Meerut by the UP Police in co-ordination with other concerned departments. S P Yadav, State Minister of Medical & Health, Uttar Pradesh has assured that strict action will be taken against the accused. Many prominent leaders including Rajiv Shukla, K C Tyagi, Jagdambika Pal and Meerut MP Rajeev Agarwal across political parties have lauded IBN7’s efforts and have promised to raise the issue in Parliament. Former UP CM Mayawati has demanded a CBI enquiry into the matter. The story found great traction on social media with the hashtag #IBN7OpYamraj was amongst the top trends in India.

     

    Commenting on the same, IBN7 Deputy Managing Editor Sumit Awasthi asserted, “As a responsible and leading news channel, we are committed to pursuing and uncovering stories that directly impact people across the country. Our team worked on this sting for close to 2 months committing ourselves fully to this story given its serious ramifications.”

  • CNN-IBN & IBN7 called the elections an hour before other channels

    CNN-IBN & IBN7 called the elections an hour before other channels

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN and IBN7 concluded that the Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav led Grand Alliance was set to form the government in Bihar, an hour before rest of the TV channels. CNN-IBN and IBN7 had called the elections and declared that Nitish Kumar was set to retain power on the 8 November at 10:03 am.

     

    Both the channels were miles ahead of other channels in reporting the most accurate figures. By 9:30 am, while all channels were predicting a BJP win, CNN-IBN and IBN7 had already aired that the Grand Alliance was likely to win the elections. Network18’s extensive network of reporters who were present at every counting station all over Bihar tracked the trends and reported the same to the News Centre without any delay, thereby enabling the IBN Network to beat all other competing channels.

     

    Commenting on this, IBN Network CEO Avinash Kaul asserted, “At Network18 we always strive to give our viewers information that they can absolutely rely on. This is yet another example of how we as a news network have the right mix of reporters, anchors and experts, who have the acumen to understand the pulse of politics, analyze the ground reality and bring forth the most accurate news, faster than anyone else.”

     

    Former Union Minister P Chidambaram commented, “I must congratulate CNN-IBN for getting the results first and they got it just around 10am.”

     

    The former CM of Bihar Rabri Devi also congratulated the channels for declaring that they have won, an hour before the others.

  • Who Will Bihar Vote For?

    Who Will Bihar Vote For?

    MUMBAI:  CNN-IBN and IBN7’s programming on the upcoming Bihar Elections is focused on bringing the actual picture from the Ground Zero. In continuation of this, the channels will bring a special pre-poll survey to comprehend the overall scenario, likely seat wise outcome and key issues which will matter in these elections. The findings of the survey are set to telecast on 8th October, 2015 on both the channels.

     

    Given the high decibel campaigns and presence of star campaigners, Bihar elections will be a crucial event in the political firmament of the country. Both the BJP and the Grand Alliance are pulling out all stops in an attempt to win in the state. The results of this election could also set the tone for several key state elections that are to happen over the next 2 years including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

     

    Conducted by Axis MyIndia across 38 districts of Bihar, covering all 243 constituencies with a sample size of over 24,000 respondents, the survey intends to delve deep into what the electorate in Bihar in thinking. The survey comprises of a comprehensive set of questions to assess various factors, which could play an important role in influencing the choice of the voters.

     

    To know the findings of this study, tune into CNN-IBN’s ‘Battle for Bihar: The Pre-Poll Survey’ and IBN7’s ‘Mahasangram Ka Mahasurvey’ on 8th October 2015, from 7pm to 10pm.

  • DD Freedish auctions 8 channels for Rs 31.3 crore in 22nd online e-auction

    DD Freedish auctions 8 channels for Rs 31.3 crore in 22nd online e-auction

    NEW DELHI: Doordarshan earned Rs 31.3 crore from the auction of eight slots to Indian television channels on its free-to-air DTH platform Freedish in the 22nd e-auction.

     

    The latest e-auction was held on 22 September. DD’s attempt is to touch the target of 112 television channels in the next few months.

     

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, DD deputy director general C K Jain said that against the reserve price of Rs 3.7 crore per slot for the online e-auction, it earned the highest figure of Rs 4.2 crore from Sanskaar channel, which has come on to the platform for the first time.

     

    Another channel, which has hopped on to the Freedish platform for the first time is WOW Cinema.

     

    The other channels are: IBN7, Aastha, Aastha Bhajan, News Nation, Bhojpuri Cinema, and Dangal. While these channels were a part of Freedish earlier, they had to re-bid as their contract had expired.

     

    The auction was held barely six weeks after the last e-auction in August, which earned DD Rs 23.2 crore.

     

    Indiantelevision.com has also learnt that the bid amount went up to Rs 4.7 crore in earlier e-auctions.

     

    DD sources said that while Freedish may be encrypted soon from Mpeg 2 to Mpeg4 to keep a tab on the number of subscribers, it would remain free-to-air.

     

    The e-Auction was conducted by C1 India Pvt. Ltd., Noida.   

     

    Currently, Freedish has 64 channels including its own channels, and Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha TV.

  • IBN7 gears up for Bihar elections with special programming

    IBN7 gears up for Bihar elections with special programming

    MUMBAI: Bihar’s political landscape has witnessed a lot of changes over the last one and a half years. And thus, the upcoming assembly elections in the state are sure to grab a lot of eyeballs.

     

    With a number of critical issues to be raised and discussed before people take their call at the elections, not just Bihar but the entire nation will have their eyes trained to observe the developments.

     

    To cater to the national viewers in getting a clearer picture of the general public opinion in Bihar before the elections, and raising the right questions for the people in Bihar, IBN7 has lined up content heavy programming on what is happening at ground zero.

     

    From the state and its policies in the last year and a half, updates on the election buzz, insights into the general condition of the people, inferences on how the political parties are strategizing in Bihar, the expected alliances to how the candidates from each party is fairing – the channel’s upcoming programs give an informative count down to the Bihar elections.

     

    The programming will consist of a detailed analysis of the political scenario through a variety of shows including Chaupals from 30 different constituencies of Bihar, daily shows consisting of news updates of Bihar elections and special debates with the channel’s deputy managing editor Sumit Awasthi. Polling and counting day coverage includes ground report and discussions on the exit poll.

     

    The shows lined up by the channel will run till 8 November. These include:

     

    Bihar Mange More, which will be aired daily at 1 pm, Bol Bihar Bol to be aired every Sunday at 6 pm, Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Chaupal Special will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 6 pm. On the other hand, Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Big Debates Special with Sumit Awasthi will be aired every Sunday at 8 pm.

     

    Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Polling Days Special will be aired through the day on 12, 16 and 28 October as well as on 1 and 5 November.

     

    Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Counting Day Special will be aired through the day on 8 November.

  • CNN-IBN & IBN7 use Twitter’s Periscope to engage audience

    CNN-IBN & IBN7 use Twitter’s Periscope to engage audience

    MUMBAI: News on social media is no longer about live news feed or trending hashtags. Viewers of CNN IBN and IBN7 can now engage real-time with anchors and journalists through Twitter’s live-streaming app Periscope.

     

    The unique campaign, which was initiated on Independence Day in August 2015, intensifies to churn out rich interactive content, enhancing audience engagement and empowering viewers to watch and engage through the app. On Periscope, viewers can not only watch but also interact with CNN-IBN and IBN7 journalists by sending messages, and expressing their appreciation by tapping the screen to send ‘hearts’, a feature in the Periscope app.

     

    Some of the path-breaking live scopes by the news channel include the streaming of Karma Paljor’s Periscope on Indonesian Air Crash, Steve Herman’s eyewitness Periscope on Bangkok blast, battle for Bihar and the recent census row amongst others.

     

    Talking about the same, IBN Network president and A+E Networks|TV18 CEO Avinash Kaul said, “We believe in inclusive journalism and in extending its points of engagement with the viewers beyond television. Getting our anchors and journalists to interact through Periscope is another such endeavor.”

     

    Twitter India TV partnerships head Viral Jani added, “Use of Periscope brings tremendous opportunity for TV broadcasters to build loyalty and engagement with their viewers. Through Periscope, TV anchors and channels can broadcast great live video content complimentary to the on-air broadcast, creating a delightful viewing experience for their audiences.”

     

    Subsequently, CNN-IBN and IBN7 aim to enhance its viewer engagement through greater play in the social space.

  • Shameful: Panelists resort to physical violence on IBN7 ‘Radhe Ma’ debate

    Shameful: Panelists resort to physical violence on IBN7 ‘Radhe Ma’ debate

    MUMBAI: In today’s highly opinionated and competitive age, people’s tolerance levels are plummeting and getting your voice heard above the din might as well be called a major feat accomplished. In what can definitely be termed as a new low on Indian television, panelists on IBN7’s evening show debate on self-proclaimed God woman Radhe Ma, resorted to physical violence.

     

    While one frequently witnesses verbal duals, usage of unparliamentary language and heated arguments on news channel debates, panelists on Hindi news channel IBN7 gave viewers a look into the most shocking and shameful incident on 13 September’s live evening show.

     

    The panel comprised astrologer Rakhi Bai, self proclaimed dharam gurus Om Maharaj and Deepa Sharma. While debating on the channel’s show called Aaj Ka Mudda, where the discussion was on the controversial God woman Radhe Ma, things out of hand when panelists started fighting and slapping each other.

     

    During the heated discussion, Sharma stood up, removed her mic and moved to Om Maharaj and began slapping him on his face following which Om Maharaj also physically assaulted her after saying: “Tu kya marengi mujhe!” 

     

    If these are India’s so called God men and God women, they leave a lot left to be desired. Even as IBN7 has condemned this act that took place on their channel, it’s time that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) takes note of such incidences and gives channels arap on the knuckles.

     

  • IBN7 spruces up evening prime time; launches new show

    IBN7 spruces up evening prime time; launches new show

    MUMBAI: With an aim to enhance the channel’s prime time experience, IBN7 is all set to give its evening prime time programming a makeover starting tonight (3 August, 2015). Redesigned to provide a refreshed look, the prime time band – 8 – 10 pm will see a new show – Hum Toh Poochenge apart from re-branded India 9 Baje, Danaadan and Criminal.

     

    Hum Toh Poochenge will be the channel’s flagship show, which will be hosted by IBN7 deputy managing editor Sumit Awasthi. It will provide viewers with insight on the latest happenings from around the country and focus on the two biggest topics of the day. It will feature a debate for half-an-hour on each topic with those at the centre of the news that is being showcased. The channel will be inviting viewers to give their views/questions using various touch points like Twitter, Facebook, SMS and the channel’s website – IBNKhabar to ensure that the show is truly interactive.

     

    India 9 Baje, Danaadan and Criminal are the other tent poles of the channel’s prime time programming line-up and will be seen in a complete new avatar with fresh graphics, de-cluttered packaging and high levels of energy. The crime based show at 10 pm will be rechristened and will be called- Criminal. The show will bring to the viewers the most distinctive crime news from around the country.

  • IBN7 lines up special programming for International Yoga Day

    IBN7 lines up special programming for International Yoga Day

    MUMBAI: As the world is all set to mark the celebration of first ever International Yoga Day, IBN7 will telecast exclusive programming titled Yog Ka Mahakumbh for its viewers. Yoga is perhaps one of India’s greatest contribution to the world and with an aim to celebrate this unique practice, International Yoga Day – An initiative taken by the Indian Government will bring together 192 countries for the celebration on 21 June, 2015.

     

    IBN7 has put together an extensive programming line-up for the occasion. The programming will cover all aspects of Yoga and will demonstrate its history and culture, different techniques and its therapeutic effect.

     

    The special programming will also bring together Yoga experts from the country and exhibiting Yoga Asans for our audience. The programming will also feature prominent public figures and celebrities who practice Yoga on a regular basis and their take on the same.

     

    Yog Ka Mahakumbh will air from 14 – 21 June, 2015 on IBN7.

     

    Programming Schedule:

     

    13 June: NaMo Ki Yog Yatra, 9 pm & 14 June at 11.30 am (R)

    14 June: NaMo Ki Yog Yatra, 8.30 pm & 15 June at 11.30 am (R)

    15 June: Ramdev Ka Yog, 8.30 pm & 16 June at 11.30 am (R)

    16 June: Modi Ke Yog Guru, 8.30 pm & 17 June at 11.30 am (R)

    17 June: Yog Katha, 8.30 pm & 18 June at 11.30 am (R)

    18 June: Swami Se Seekhiye Yog, 8.30 pm & 19 June at 11.30 am (R)

    19 June: NaMo Ki Yog Bhoomi, 8.30 pm & 20 June at 11.30 am (R) 

     

  • 72% satisfaction rate with Modi Government: CNN IBN, IBN7 poll

    72% satisfaction rate with Modi Government: CNN IBN, IBN7 poll

    MUMBAI: As Network18’s news channels CNN-IBN and IBN7’s special programming around Modi Government’s one year in power draws to a close, the channels presented a special poll for its viewers assessing the government’s performance from the citizen’s perspective.

     

    Marking a shift in leadership and style of governance, the Modi Government undertook a series of measures to achieve the vision of a better India. To evaluate the impact of these changes at the ground level, Axis MyIndia conducted a comprehensive survey across 23 states and more than 155 districts with a sample size of 20,000 across all age groups of society with a 70/30 urban-rural spread.

     

    The survey findings showed that over 72 per cent of the respondents said that they were satisfied with the performance of the Modi Government on account of development, skillful governance and lower prices in the previous year.  Close to 56 per cent of the sample, believed that Modi is an effective Prime Minister and has helped improve India’s image globally.

     

    Network18 news president Umesh Upadhyay said, “We have always ensured to follow the most robust and scientific research processes to truly capture the voice of the people. This survey is another initiative driven by this thought process and we believe that it reflects the sentiments of the common men and women of this country, most accurately, with regards to the performance of the Modi Government as it reaches the crucial milestone of an year in office.”

     

    On the issue of the relationship between the Government and RSS, 32 per cent of the respondents felt that there was no interference by RSS in the affairs of the government. On the impact of controversial statements such as those relating to Ghar Wapasi, approx 31 per cent of the respondent felt that such statement do not dent the image of the Government at all whereas approx 33 per cent felt that such statements do have an adverse impact; overall 43 per cent of the respondents felt that those making controversial statement should be controlled.