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  • Zee News launches RaZniti

    Zee News launches RaZniti

    MUMBAI: With a focus to bring out and discuss topics of national importance and interest as railways, education, healthcare, J&K, NRI, North east, defence etc, Zee News part of India’s Largest News Network Zee Media is all set to launch a new show called RaZniti.

    The launch will be honored by the august presence of Union Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu. The show will flagged off with the shoot of the first episode at the launch with the Honorable Minister in conversation with Zee News Editor, Sudhir Chaudhary on 14 January 2015 at Shah Jahan Hall, Hotel Taj Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi at 4 PM.

    Each episode will lead to a set of policy recommendation on the sector, which might be further taken up by voting on social media and website to create a sustainable impact of the series on people and stir the thought process of policy makers.

    At the end of the series, a white paper recommendation is being planned which will be edited by the Editor and knowledge partner of Zee News and presented to the Prime Minister in his capacity as the Chairman of the Niti Aayog.

     

  • Most comprehensive budget analysis on Zee News

    Most comprehensive budget analysis on Zee News

    MUMBAI: With hopes soaring ahead of the Union budget FY 15, Zee News has lined up a series of programmes under the brand of ‘Ab Ki Baar Khush Kar Do Sarkar’ that reflects the aspiration of the common man. The programming will dejargonise the technicalities of the budget. With the focus centered on the aam admi, Zee News seeks to articulate and analyse the Budget for the lowest common denominator and how it’s going to impact their daily lives. Zee News will telecast the pre Budget discussions and analysis from 7AM onwards and will bring in live and uninterrupted coverage of the Finance Minister Budget Speech from 11 AM onwards.   

    With best editorial minds to decipher and analyze the maiden Union Budget of the NDA government, Zee News will bring together leading experts across different fields in India along with policy makers. Through detailed shows, the news channel aims to reach out to every Indian from industrialists to the common man by providing a detailed coverage.

    In its effort to reach the common man, the channel has planned a special live event from Connaught Place from 7pm to 9pm in order to engage the public in a meaningful debate with our anchors and experts. The channel will also beam a live show from the Noida campus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow so as to capture the views of young MBA students on the Budget.

    Mr. Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor, Zee News said, “With all eyes on the much-anticipated Budget, an extensive programming on the budget day has been lined up, which will give our viewers a holistic view on the economy and the impact on their pocket. It will be an opportunity for us to share all the analysis and aspects of the Union Budget.”

     

    Zee News will also showcase special shows analyzing key policies and schemes of the government and measure their impact on the economy as well as on the pocket of common men. Moreover, the series will capture the expectations of key decision makers following the budget. The special shows will present a comprehensive analysis of the Budgets from a variety of perspectives, and its impact.
    Stay tuned to Zee News for the most credible and accurate analysis of Budget 2014.

     

  • Zee News’ DNA most watch Hindi news show

    Zee News’ DNA most watch Hindi news show

    NEW DELHI: As per the latest TAM data Daily News and Analysis (DNA), one of the flagship news show of Zee News (part of India’s largest News Network, Zee Media Corporation Limited) has emerged as the clear leader in the Hindi News genre. Source : TAM, Wk 25 CS 15+, Wk 25 (2100 – 2159 HRs), Weekdays, GTVTs (000s).

     

    The news show has consistently set standards in Hindi news journalism with its independent voice, thought provoking reportage and threadbare analysis of the top news of the day. The program is hosted by one of the most renowned Sudhir Chaudhary.  Under the guidance of Sudhir Chaudhary, the news show has managed to consistently deliver the numbers and become the viewer’s choice.

     

    As per the latest TAM report (Wk 25), the news show has grabbed maximum eyeballs and has been the leader. The latest viewership figures also proved that DNA is the most watched Hindi news show when it comes to deliver quality reportage of both national and international significance. 

     

    The show – DNA aims to strengthen the credibility, trust, and resolve to be always on the side of the truth, through unbiased and faced-paced reporting and news coverage. 

     

    Zee News (4348 GTVTs) is ahead of Aaj Tak (3300 GTVTs) by 32 per cent and ABP News (2155 GTVTs) by 102 per cent.  Source : TAM, HSM, CS15+, GTVTs (000s), Week 25 (2100-2159 hrs) Weekdays.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Zee News Editor Sudhir Chaudhary said, “DNA has acquired numero uno position due to informative and factual content that fulfils the need and expectations of the viewers, which is missing in the existing news channels. It is our constant endeavor to provide exclusive, intelligent and informative content. The show also brings forth updates of the latest happenings across the state, city and district level.  The USP of the show is the simplicity.  It showcases the DNA test of every big news, which the nation needs to know in a simple and uncomplicated manner, thus proving to be nation’s favorite news classroom”

  • Zee Media Exclusive interview with former Railway Minister, Pawan Kumar Bansal, who says “there is a conspiracy” to implicate him in Cash-for-Promotion

    Zee Media Exclusive interview with former Railway Minister, Pawan Kumar Bansal, who says “there is a conspiracy” to implicate him in Cash-for-Promotion

    New Delhi: Zee Media aired the first Television Interview of Pawan Bansal today, the former Minister of Railways, since his implication in the Cash-for-Promotion saga. He said there was a conspiracy being hatched against him since he held a very prominent position and was trying to eradicate a lot of ills that were plaguing the system.

    In an exclusive interview with Rahul Sinha of Zee Media, he said, “I’m not involved in any wrong doing and I am not an accomplice in the Cash-for-Promotion case. These are vested interests of people who are trying to malign me and my family’s image through false accusations and I’m sure that the courts will finally be able to bring the truth out.”

    He shared the various dates and the file movements on the issue to show that he was not involved in any way in the highly publicized issue. Bansal said that had there been even an iota of possibility of his involvement, he would not have been there to help the prosecution. He also pointed out that the file movement and the various conversations, said to be made on his behalf, do not gel.

    He went on to say that he was clean and that there was a conspiracy to implicate him in the matter. He also shared that he was shocked upon learning that his nephew was embroiled in the act. According to him, CBI has done a thorough investigation and the Courts will bring out the truth in the case. He also said that some of the companies that he is being made an owner of (105 in total) include PSUs and some companies based down south that he doesn’t even has clue of, let aside question of ownership.

    He further clarified that he does not think there was an internal conspiracy within the Congress party against him and he believed the party’s leadership will also understand that he has done no wrong. He was just hurt by the way the whole issue panned out and the media reports that accused him of the wrongdoing and pronounced a sentence against him.

    Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor, Zee Media said on the occasion, “We have always striven to bring out the truth in all cases of public importance and have given everyone the right to defend themselves. With this interview as well we are trying to give opportunity to the accused to provide his side of the story; it is up to the viewers to make a decision for themselves on the issue.”

  • In an interview with Zee Media DPC Neeraj Kumar says December 16 gang-rape aftermath was a conspiracy against him

    In an interview with Zee Media DPC Neeraj Kumar says December 16 gang-rape aftermath was a conspiracy against him

    New Delhi: Zee Media today aired a Television Interview of Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar where he claimed that the December 16 gang-rape aftermath was a conspiracy of those who were against his appointment.

    Calling the incident a “serious and fearful” one, he says it was difficult for the cops because the accused didn’t have any past criminal records. Strongly defending the police action in handling the massive protests after the incident, the Police Commissioner, who will retire this month end, said he was personally targeted during his tenure.

    He said that the Delhi Police took all possible steps, and it was for the first time that a campaign was aimed against the police force. He also said that though such incidents have taken place earlier as well, but the police commissioner’s role was never questioned. He also felt that it was a campaign to malign him, though he did not have any evidence to prove this. He further said that every year over 5,000 of such cases take place, but people fear the police and don’t come forward to report such incidents. It is this mentality that motivates the criminals, he said.

    On the IPL fixing scadal, he said that exposing the incident was an achievement that and he was proud of it. “First of all we caught the fixers then we fixed the players. People do not understand that if we had no evidence then we could not have taken such actions against them. Simply naming a player does not dent his career, we did it very carefully.” Talking about S Sreesanth, he said justice would take a little longer.

    Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor, Zee Media said “We have always striven to bring out the truth in all cases of public importance and have given everyone the right to defend themselves. With this interview as well we are trying to give opportunity to another of those that the citizen believe have not been able to do justice to their position and to provide his side of the story. Now, it is up to the viewers to make a decision for themselves on the issue.” 

  • Zee News issues Rs 1.5 bn defamation notice to Naveen Jindal

    Zee News issues Rs 1.5 bn defamation notice to Naveen Jindal

    NEW DELHI: Zee News has sent a Rs 1.5 billion defamation notice to industrialist Naveen Jindal, saying that he wrongly accused the news channel of blackmailing and extortion and attempted to deflect attention from his alleged role in the coal allocation scandal.

    In a statement on Saturday, it said: “Zee News has condemned and completely rejected the doctored evidence produced by Jindal. Zee News sees this as a deliberate attempt to malign the trustworthy (news) television network.”

    The news network further stated: “Zee News has granted a three-day time period to Naveen Jindal to withdraw all his unsubstantiated and defamatory allegations, failing which he would face civil and criminal actions initiated by Zee News.”

    It may be recalled that Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has also filed a police case against Zee News.

    The Broadcast Editors’ Association (BEA) on Thursday suspended its treasurer and editor of Zee News Sudhir Chaudhary, who features in the Jindal video tapes, following a complaint by Jindal, who is also a Congress member of parliament.

    At a press conference on Thursday, Jindal showed a video recording of meetings with Zee TV executives and claimed this to be proof that they were trying to extort money from him. Jindal said the TV channel told his company’s executives that if they did not spend Rs one billion on advertising on the channel, it would run stories about how Jindal’s firm was allocated coal fields.

    Jindal said the “extortion attempt” was caught on a hidden camera and he released CDs of this footage to reporters. The ‘reverse sting’ was carried out between 13 and 19 September over four meetings in different locations in Delhi.

    But Zee News said that “it has always been the forerunner in exposing Naveen Jindal’s double standard as a politician and an industrialist in Coalgate scam. Zee News clearly understands that it is to suppress the coverage that Zee News was telecasting on Coalgate, that the corporate communications team from Jindal Steel and Power Limited first tried to bribe Samir Ahluwalia with Rs 250 million, which he declined straightway, and later was offered a Rs one billion advertising deal to stop the coverage of Coalgate scam.”

    It has also alleged that attempts by “right thinking media houses including Zee News to bring out the truth in the Rs1,860 billion Coalgate scam are being muzzled by Mr. Naveen Jindal by distorting the truth and defaming those on the righteous path.” It also cited the Comptroller and Auditor General report that has named JSPL as one of the beneficiaries of the allocation that was done bypassing auctions.

    “Zee News has always been in pursuit of seeking the truth in the Coalgate scam, and has had several interactions with Jindal and his officials. We accuse Jindal and JSPL of maligning the name of Zee News since they chose to display an edited/doctored CD where only selected portions were shown. Jindal has a history of unfairly targeting those who dare to confront him with the truth,” the statement said.

    The statement added: “We are of the view that similar false allegations have been made by Naveen Jindal and his officials against Zee News in a police complaint and we see it as subversion of the due process of law. Clearly, we see this as an attempt to prejudice and defame us and to overreach the investigation in this regard and have hence sent a defamation notice to JSPL and Naveen Jindal.”

    The statement goes on to assert that Zee News is undeterred by such diversionary tactics adopted by Jindal and JSPL and would stay focused on unraveling the ultimate truth in the Coalgate scam and have only taken this route to counter the allegations made.

  • Sudhir Chaudhary joins as channel head Janmat

    MUMBAI: Janmat has roped in senior media personality Sudhir Chaudhary as the Head of the channel to execute their massive expansion plans. He will be reporting directly to the group’s Vice Chairman and MD, Markand Adhikari.

    After the maiden IPO of Broadcast Initiatives Limited, the company running Janmat, the management has huge plans to revamp their news and views channel.The company has claimed that it expects to raise about 60 crore rupees in revenue through the IPO.

    Sudhir Chaudhary has been in the TV news industry for over 14 years and has worked at various Hindi channels like Zee News, Sahara Samay National and India TV where he joined as an executive editor.

    Confirming this appointment, Adhikari said, “Sudhir will be responsible for the overall functioning of the channel and his task will be to implement the complete revamp and expansion strategy of the channel.

    Janmat will stick to its unique positioning of news and views channel, which provides platform to every citizen to express their voice. However after our maiden IPO we will be implementing the state of the art studio and technology, which will further sharpen the channel’s niche.

    The company has plans to establish its bureaus all over the country through an extensive network of live broadcasting systems and OB Vans. Sticking to its niche will provide a platform to every Indian to express their voice.”

    Chaudhary said, “Adhikari Brothers, since the inception of Television Industry, have always understood the market gap and have established their niche in the market. I am extremely delighted to join Janmat and consider this to be a great professional assignment to turn around the channel and to make it a futuristic broadcasting platform. In another two to three months times viewers will see Janmat in a new avatar”.

    Furthermore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadcast Initiatives, Sri Adhikari Brothers Media (SABML) has just launched (as of 5 March) Marathi language channel Mi Marathi. SABML has entered into an exclusive ad-sales representation Agreement with NDTV Media for the sale of airtime on Mi Marathi.