Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Broadcast suspension over Delhi-riot coverage
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting suspended Asianet News and MediaOne TV for two days, alleging that their coverage of the 2020 Delhi riots was biased and critical of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Delhi Police. The order was revoked early on 8 March 2020.
2016
Editorial recruitment email controversy
A leaked email from Jupiter Capital Chief Operating Officer Amit Gupta reportedly instructed editorial leaders to consider candidates with a right-of-centre editorial tone and familiarity with Rajeev Chandrasekhar's views on nationalism and governance. Gupta retracted the message after internal editorial pushback. The episode intensified debate about ownership influence and editorial independence at Asianet News and related outlets.