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Asianet Suvarna News is a Kannada news channel owned by Asianet News Network, a subsidiary of Jupiter Capital Private Limited. Here are some key details about the channel:
Establishment:
- Asianet Suvarna News was launched on 31 March 2008 as Suvarna News and was rebranded as Asianet Suvarna News on 1 December 2020.
- It is the third news channel to be aired in the Kannada language.
Ownership:
- The majority shareholder of the company is Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is a Rajya Sabha member from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Programming:
- Asianet Suvarna News broadcasts news programs in Kannada language, covering a wide range of topics including current affairs, politics, social issues, and more.
Controversies:
- The channel has faced criticism for telecasting fabricated news and social media hoaxes on various occasions.
- There have been allegations of biased coverage and editorial control influenced by corporate management.
Recognition:
- The channel was fined by the National Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) for biased coverage of the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020.
Role in Political Events:
- Reports suggest that personnel from Suvarna News provided technical assistance for setting up NaMo TV, a BJP party propaganda channel, before and after the 2019 Indian general election.
- The channel has been accused of aiding right-wing Hindutva activists with biased coverage during attacks against Karnataka’s Christian community in 2021.
Despite these controversies, Asianet Suvarna News continues to be a prominent Kannada news channel in the Indian media landscape.
For more information, you can visit the official website of Asianet Suvarna News.
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