Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Centre Disputes Urdu Word Notices to Hindi News Channels
Some news sources reported that the government sent notices to Hindi news channels for using too many Urdu words.
The government says this is not correct.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) only forwarded a viewer's complaint to the channels.
The channels must tell the viewer what they are doing about the complaint, as per the rules.
An official explained that the ministry routinely forwards public complaints to relevant parties.
Reports claimed notices were sent to Hindi news channels.
The government stated reports were misleading.
The Ministry forwarded a viewer complaint to channels.
This action was under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act.
Channels must inform the complainant about their response.
- Who
- PIB Fact Check Unit, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
- What
- Clarification on notices to Hindi news channels.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify reports of notices issued to Hindi news channels.
Media Reports
Government Response
Nature of Action
Media Reports
Government issued notices.
Government Response
MIB forwarded a viewer complaint.
- Source
- PIB Fact Check Unit
- Incident
- Reports of notices regarding Urdu usage
- Claim
- Notices sent for excessive Urdu use
- Reality
- Viewer complaint forwarded by MIB
- Action
- Channels must respond to complaint
Sources
The Wire spreads fake news again, lies about Modi govt issuing notices to Hindi media channels for ‘excessive use of Urdu words’
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Government clarifies no notices sent to Hindi news channels over Urdu usage, calls reports ‘misleading’
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