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'''India TV''' is a [[Hindi]] news channel based in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. The channel was launched on 20 May 2004 by [[Rajat Sharma]] and his wife Ritu Dhawan.<ref>{{cite web|title=News channel promises to be different|url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/19/stories/2004041901130200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040602145631/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/19/stories/2004041901130200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-04-19|access-date=6 February 2014}}</ref> The channel is a subsidiary of Independent News Service, which was co-founded by Sharma and Dhawan in 1997.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/man-studio-rajat-sharma-india-tv|title=Our Man in the Studio|date=2016-12-01|first1=Atul|last1=Dev|first2=Praveen|last2=Donthi|access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref><ref name="terror">{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=17627|title=Terrorists Ring Up India TV Twice During Siege Using Hostages' Cellphones|date=2007-11-27|publisher=Businesswire India|access-date=27 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118131033/http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=17627|archive-date=18 January 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> A rebranding of the channel took place in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Sheenu |date=2022-02-18 |title=India TV refreshes brand with new look on Rajat Sharma's birthday |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-tv-new-look-launch-editor-in-chief-rajat-sharma-birthday-celebrations-today-2022-02-18-760233 |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''India TV''' is a [[Hindi]] news channel based in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. The channel was launched on 20 May 2004 by [[Rajat Sharma]] and his wife Ritu Dhawan.<ref>{{cite web|title=News channel promises to be different|url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/19/stories/2004041901130200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040602145631/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/19/stories/2004041901130200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-04-19|access-date=6 February 2014}}</ref> The channel is a subsidiary of Independent News Service, which was co-founded by Sharma and Dhawan in 1997.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/man-studio-rajat-sharma-india-tv|title=Our Man in the Studio|date=2016-12-01|first1=Atul|last1=Dev|first2=Praveen|last2=Donthi|access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref><ref name="terror">{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=17627|title=Terrorists Ring Up India TV Twice During Siege Using Hostages' Cellphones|date=2007-11-27|publisher=Businesswire India|access-date=27 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118131033/http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=17627|archive-date=18 January 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> A rebranding of the channel took place in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Sheenu |date=2022-02-18 |title=India TV refreshes brand with new look on Rajat Sharma's birthday |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-tv-new-look-launch-editor-in-chief-rajat-sharma-birthday-celebrations-today-2022-02-18-760233 |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>

The channel was accused of publishing pro-government content by a Bloomberg report.<ref>{{cite web | last=Palepu | first=Advait | last2=Kay | first2=Chris | title=Billionaire Press Barons Are Squeezing Media Freedom in India | website=Bloomberg.com | date=2024-02-26 | url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-26/india-s-press-freedom-squeezed-as-billionaires-close-to-modi-take-over-newsrooms | access-date=2024-10-29}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
In 1997, Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan set up the Independent News Service (INS), the parent company which owns India TV. He co-founded India TV with his wife in April 2004 from a studio in Film City, [[Noida]], India TV. Its Broadcast Centre is in Sector 85, [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.
In 1997, Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan set up the Independent News Service (INS), the parent company which owns India TV. He co-founded India TV with his wife in April 2004 from a studio in Film City, [[Noida]], India TV. Its Broadcast Centre is in Sector 85, [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.


Prior to launching India TV, Sharma was previously the anchor of ''[[Aap Ki Adalat]]'' on [[Zee News]] and ''Janata Ki Adalat'' on [[ABP News|Star News]] (now ABP News).
Prior to launching India TV, Sharma was previously the anchor of ''[[Aap Ki Adalat]]'' on [[Zee News]] and ''Janata Ki Adalat'' on [[ABP News|Star News]] (now ABP News).<ref>{{cite web | last=Dev | first=Atul | last2=Donthi | first2=Praveen | title=Rajat Sharma’s path to becoming India’s most powerful editor-entrepreneur | website=The Caravan | date=2016-12-01 | url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/man-studio-rajat-sharma-india-tv | access-date=2024-11-19}}</ref>

In 2014, India TV's former anchor Tanu Sharma filed FIR against two India TV executives alleging that she faced harassment in the workplace leading her to attempt suicide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.caravanmagazine.in/vantage/india-tv-and-tanu-sharma|title=The murky case of India TV and its anchor Tanu Sharma|date=2014-07-04|access-date=2024-09-15|first=Sandeep|last=Bhushan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/tanu-sharma-harassment-protest-big-issue-draws-low-turnout-1599855.html|title=Tanu Sharma harassment protest: Big issue draws low turnout}}</ref> In response, Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhiman threatened to pursue legal action against her.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/man-studio-rajat-sharma-india-tv|title=Our Man in the Studio|date=2016-12-01|first1=Atul|last1=Dev|first2=Praveen|last2=Donthi|access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 18:07, 19 November 2024

India TV
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
NetworkIndependent News Service Pvt Ltd.
HeadquartersB-30, Sector 85, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format16:9 (1080i, HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerRajat Sharma
History
Launched20 May 2004; 20 years ago (2004-05-20)
Links
Websiteindiatv.in
indiatvnews.com
Availability
Streaming media
India TV LiveOfficial Streaming Link

India TV is a Hindi news channel based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The channel was launched on 20 May 2004 by Rajat Sharma and his wife Ritu Dhawan.[1] The channel is a subsidiary of Independent News Service, which was co-founded by Sharma and Dhawan in 1997.[2][3] A rebranding of the channel took place in February 2022.[4]

History

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In 1997, Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan set up the Independent News Service (INS), the parent company which owns India TV. He co-founded India TV with his wife in April 2004 from a studio in Film City, Noida, India TV. Its Broadcast Centre is in Sector 85, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Prior to launching India TV, Sharma was previously the anchor of Aap Ki Adalat on Zee News and Janata Ki Adalat on Star News (now ABP News).[5]

References

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  1. ^ "News channel promises to be different". The Hindu. 19 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2 June 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  2. ^ Dev, Atul; Donthi, Praveen (1 December 2016). "Our Man in the Studio". Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Terrorists Ring Up India TV Twice During Siege Using Hostages' Cellphones". Businesswire India. 27 November 2007. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
  4. ^ Sharma, Sheenu (18 February 2022). "India TV refreshes brand with new look on Rajat Sharma's birthday". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  5. ^ Dev, Atul; Donthi, Praveen (1 December 2016). "Rajat Sharma's path to becoming India's most powerful editor-entrepreneur". The Caravan. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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