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Relief for NDTV as Bombay HC strikes down SEBI order against news channel

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NDTV on Thursday (September 5) said the Bombay High Court on Wednesday (September 4) granted relief to its promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy by setting aside the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) orders that rejected the news channel’s delay in filing settlement applications. 

SEBI had in 2015 initiated adjudication proceedings against NDTV for alleged violations of clause 36 of listing agreement on the ground that there was non-disclosure of a tax demand of Rs 450 crores which was raised under an assessment order dated February 21, 2014 against the company for AY 2009-2010.

A division bench of Justices Akil Kureshi and SJ Kathawalla said the grounds made out for condonation of delay applications filed by NDTV were elaborate and sufficient. “These grounds were summarily rejected by recording one-line reason that the panel of whole-time members did not find the reasons sufficient,” the court said, adding that in their opinion the board has committed a serious error.

Advocates Fereshte Sethna and Adhiraj Malhotra, representing NDTV, said there was no contraction in minimum public shareholding and non-disclosure of tax demand as opposed what was alleged in the first two show-cause notices given to the channel in the case. They said in the third show-cause notice that SEBI could only trace proof of some of the disclosures but not of the rest.

Advocate Shiraz Rustomjee, appearing for SEBI, argued that the delay in both the cases was substantial, which was not satisfactorily explained. He said the applications for condonation of delay did not disclose any ground for such a long delay.

In 2018, NDTV filed writ petitions challenging SEBI orders dated August 23, 2017 and August 31, 2017 rejecting two separate applications moved by NDTV for condonation of delay. SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against NDTV through a show-cause notice dated February 12, 2015, alleging violation of clause 36 of listing agreement on the ground that there was non-disclosure of a tax demand of Rs 450 crore, which was raised under an assessment order dated February 21, 2014 against the company for the year 2009-’10. The markets regulator issued a corrigendum to the first show-cause notice on March 17, 2015.

In its response, NDTV said that they were given legal advice that the tax demand was not required to be reported under clause 36 of the listing agreement. On June 6, 2015, SEBI passed an order holding the petitioner liable for violation of clause 36 of the listing agreement and fined Rs 25 lakh under section 23A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956. On June 8, 2016 a third show-cause notice was issued alleging further non-disclosures by NDTV.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India had in June barred the Roys from the securities market, as well as from holding any managerial posts in the news network for two years. SEBI said it passed the order because the Roys had allegedly violated insider trading regulations.

The markets regulator had initiated an investigation after an NDTV shareholder claimed that Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy and RRPR Holdings had not disclosed information about loan agreements they entered into with a company known as Vishvapradhan Commercial. ICICI Bank was also part of this agreement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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PM Modi changes social media profile pictures to mark Operation Sindoor anniversary

PM Modi changed his social media profile pictures to commemorate one year of Operation Sindoor, with several NDA leaders following the move.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday updated the display pictures of his social media accounts to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The new image was seen across his profiles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channels.

The updated profile picture carries the text “Operation Sindoor” on a black background along with elements of the Indian tricolour. One of the letters in the word “Sindoor” has been stylised using vermilion, commonly associated with married Hindu women.

Operation Sindoor was launched a year ago by Indian defence forces and the Border Security Force along the western border. The anniversary was also marked by several Union ministers and NDA leaders, who changed their social media profile pictures in a similar manner.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior leaders were among those who adopted the commemorative display image on social media platforms, according to reports.

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