The central government’s decision to ban Hindi news channel NDTV India for a day has been sharply criticised by observers, journalists and opposition parties alike. Why was NDTV India banned? January 29: Showcause notice was issued to NDTV India for violation of Cable Act; they were asked to reply within 15 days. NDTV India can take legal recourse and appeal the ban. The IMC, which includes joint secretaries home, defence, I&B, health and family welfare, consumer affairs, law and justice, external affairs, women and child development and representative of the Advertising Standards Council of India recommended that NDTV India be taken off-air for one day.

Source: Hindustan Times November 05, 2016 13:42 UTC