India’s I&B Ministry extends TRP suspension for news channels over sensational coverage

On 2026-04-07, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed BARC to continue withholding Television Rating Points for news channels for another four weeks or until further orders. The ministry said the extension was in the public interest amid ongoing concerns about sensational and speculative reporting related to the West Asia conflict. This is a state-directed information control action affecting news measurement and media behavior in India.