TRP SCAM
ED says no evidence of Republic TV's involvement in TRP rigging case, contradicts Mumbai Police probe
The central agency said that its findings were at "variance" with the investigation carried out by the Mumbai Police. It was alleged in October 2020 that Arnab Goswami-owned Republic TV and R Bharat were manipulating the TRP numbers. Earlier on September 15, the ED had filed a chargesheet in a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Sachin Waze took Rs 30 lakh from BARC in TRP scam: ED
BARC officials have given statements on the bribe payment to Waze, said a source. BARC had reportedly shown in its books that it had awarded some construction-related work on its premises and then transferred the money to the account of a dummy company.
'Delhi lobby' was upset with Mumbai's ex-police chief Param Bir Singh: Shiv Sena
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred Singh, who was under fire over handling of the Ambani-SUV case, and appointed senior IPS officer Hemant Nagrale in his place.
TRP case: If there is evidence, why Republic TV, Arnab Goswami not named as accused? HC
“We want to know from you that for how long you are going to continue the investigation,” a division bench of Justices SS Shinde and Justice Manish Pitale told special public prosecutor (SPP) Shishir Hiray.
Why Mumbai police held press conference over TRP scam?
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked what had prompted the Mumbai police to hold a press conference last year over the alleged Television Rating Points (TRP) scam.
No information on leak of WhatsApp chat on Article 370 scrapping: Government to Lok Sabha
A 500-page transcript of a purported WhatsApp conversation, containing details of Balakot air strikes and abrogation of Article 370, went viral in January this year after it was submitted by the Mumbai Police before a court as part of its chargesheet in a case of misuse of TV rating point (TRP), which led to a political storm.
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Bombay HC grants bail to Partho Dasgupta in TRP manipulation scam
Justice PD Naik granted Dasgupta bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and solvent sureties. In an oral order, the Court allowed depositing of provisional cash bail immediately and Dasgupta will have to furnish solvent surety certificates within six weeks.
TRP scam: HC extends Arnab Goswami's interim relief till March 5
The interim relief was extended after the high court adjourned the hearing on ARG's plea challenging the investigation of Mumbai police in the TRP scam case.
Forced to change statement by ED: Accused
Mishra, who was arrested last year on October 23, subsequently informed a local court that he wished to turn approver in the television viewership case.
TRP scam: Court rejects bail plea of BARC's ex-CEO Partho Dasgupta
Opposing Dasgupta's bail application in the sessions court, special public prosecutor Shishir Hiray submitted that although the charge-sheet in the case has been filed, there still are multiple things which need to be investigated.
Former CEO of BARC Partho Dasgupta, arrested in TRP scam, hospitalised
His daughter took to Twitter to allege that he was tortured in prison, and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others to 'save his life'.
No coercive action against Arnab Goswami till Jan 29 in TRP scam case: Mumbai Police
ARG media had approached the HC last year seeking, among other things, that the police be restrained from taking coercive action against its employees.
TRP scam: CFO of India Today group summoned by ED
While the police probe is underway, the central agency has summoned India Today group's Chief Finance Officer to record his statement, said the ED official, without disclosing when he is supposed to appear.
BARC's ex-CEO Partho Dasgupta played 'vital role' in TRP scam: Court
The material collected by the investigating officer shows that Dasgupta manipulated TRP for particular channels by using his office as the CEO of BARC, the court observed.
TRP scam: Ex-BARC CEO sent in judicial custody
The court will hear the bail plea on January 1.
TRP scam: Ex-BARC CEO Dasgupta's police custody extended
The Mumbai police's Crime Branch, in its remand note submitted before a magistrate's court here, sought further custody of Dasgupta, claiming he was the "mastermind" of the alleged TRP scam.
Data rigged to push Times Now to the No 2 slot: Milind Bharambe
At a press conference, Joint Commissioner of Police (crime) Milind Bharambe said that their investigation had revealed that data was manipulated to make news channel Republic TV number 1 even though Times Now had a higher viewership.
TRP scam: Former CEO of BARC Partho Dasgupta sent in police custody
The police sought his remand for further probe, saying his custodial interrogation was required to understand his role in the scam.
Former CEO of rating agency BARC arrested in TRP scam
Partho Dasgupta, the accused, is the fifteenth person to be arrested in the case related to alleged rigging of Television Rating Points (TRP) by some TV channels.
TRP scam: Ex-COO of ratings agency BARC arrested
On Sunday, the police had arrested Republic Media Network's Chief Executive Officer Vikas Khanchandani in connection with the scam. However, he was granted bail by a court on Wednesday.
Mumbai Police file charge sheet in fake TRP scam
The crime branch so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head, in connection with the case. The fake TRP scam came to light last month when ratings agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers.
TRP scam: Investors in Republic TV asked to join probe
According to sources, the city police’s crime branch, which is probing the case, has summoned owners of RPG Power Trading Ltd, Anant Udyog LLP, Purvanchal Leasing Ltd, Pan Capital Investment, and Dynamic Storage and Retrieval Systems Private Ltd to join the investigation on Friday.
Maharashtra government revokes general consent to CBI for probe
Maharashtra has already registered a case in the Fake TRP’s and the Mumbai police has claimed that Republic TV was involved in it.
CBI takes over probe into Uttar Pradesh-origin complaint of alleged TRP manipulation
The case, which was earlier registered at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on a complaint of an advertising company promoter, was handed over to the CBI by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Republic paid us directly to rig TRP: Witnesses tell magistrate
Republic TV, Box Cinema and Fakt Marathi are being investigated by the crime branch on charges of alleged rigging of viewership, which drives advertising.
TRP scam case: Supreme Court asks Republic Media Group to approach Bombay High Court
Justice Indu Malhotra, one of the other two judges on the bench, suggested that the company move the high court under Article 226 or 482 of CrPC for quashing the case..
TRP scam: Police grills Republic TV CEO, COO
“After the questioning of media planners and buyers threw light on the ad revenues and how TRPs play a vital role in getting advertisers on board and distribution of the ad revenues, the executives of Republic TV were questioned on the same. Both CEO and COO dismissed the claims of TRP being manipulated,” said a senior police officer aware of the development.
Mumbai: Man held in TRP scam got over Rs 1 crore in account since November
Mistry (45), who has had no steady source of income for the past 1.5 years, through his aides paid households to watch three TV channels, police said.
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