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Trump’s White House speech goes inaudible as US TV networks protest CNN, MS NOW, Politico ban

September 22, 2026 1:59 pm

No press pool meant no microphones. When Trump spoke at a White House helipad event on Monday, his words were drowned out by helicopter noise, showing what happens when the networks that usually mic up the president step back.

Who is Gautam Rangarajan? Indian-origin ex-BBC strategist gets key role under UK PM Burnham

August 13, 2026 12:21 pm

A former BBC strategist and musician, Rangarajan assumes charge of the newly created role at 10 Downing Street this week.

Who is afraid of radio? India must allow more journalism on the airwaves

July 31, 2026 2:51 pm

India has embraced private television, newspapers and digital media. Why does it still not trust one of its oldest, cheapest and most democratic forms of journalism?

What BBC’s investigation into Instagram showing child sex abuse ads in India reveals

July 05, 2026 3:46 pm

The BBC’s report follows earlier complaints against Instagram, with allegations of promoting illegal material and evading accountability.

BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women 'slags', 'sluts' and 'bitches': Report

June 17, 2026 9:19 pm

Ashley Cain controversy reignites debate over BBC recruitment standards after reports highlighted historic social media posts and allegations linked to his past.

David Attenborough showed us the wonders of the world. Now, he has a warning for us

May 12, 2026 3:55 pm

The world’s most trusted naturalist now speaks with unprecedented clarity: Humans are not stewards of nature, but its greatest threat

BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin new director-general as it faces feud with Trump

March 25, 2026 7:36 pm

Matt Brittin takes over as BBC director-general during a turbulent period marked by legal battles, leadership changes and evolving media challenges.

BBC orders fast-track probe into racial slur broadcast at BAFTAs

February 26, 2026 10:05 am

The BAFTA Awards 2026 landed into controversy after the N-word slur was shouted as black actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.

From being caged during Babri Masjid demolition to his stand against Emergency: My memories of Mark Tully

January 26, 2026 3:28 pm

The Mahant of Bada Sthan eventually came to our rescue in Ayodhya. He gave his shawl to Mark so he could hide under it, and we were all instructed to tie bandanas with the words ‘kar sevak’ written on them

The outsider-insider: 5 must-read books by Mark Tully, the chronicler of India

February 05, 2026 8:58 pm

A consummate interpreter of India rather than a mere chronicler, Sir Mark Tully combined reportage with empathy to reveal the country’s complexities beyond cliché

Arun Jaitley on the ban on BBC documentary India's Daughter

April 07, 2015 9:57 am