I&B Ministry advisory warns TV channels against promoting ‘anti-national’ attitudes
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory warning TV news channels against promoting communal disharmony, anti-national attitudes, and inappropriate language. The advisory also emphasized responsible AI usage and adherence to the Programme Code.
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Government advisories on broadcast media touch on critical debates regarding press freedom, media ethics, and regulatory oversight.
I&B Ministry advisory warns TV channels against promoting ‘anti-national’ attitudes left Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on October 21, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5fg7m0/article71608539.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261014321L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw during the cabinet briefing at the National Media Centre, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/ Naveen Sharma) The Ministry advisory called for strict adherence to the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act NEW DELHI The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Wednesday advised TV news channels to ensure that programmes do not promote communal disharmony or anti-national attitudes, remedial action is taken against abusive or inflammatory remarks, and AI is used responsibly. The Ministry advisory called for strict adherence to the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act and the Cable Television Networks Rules.
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