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Indian TV channel fined for hate speech vs Pakistanis Published December 23rd, 2020 - 03:00 GMT
The fine was imposed on Worldview Media Network Limited, whose service Republic Bharat was found to not be in compliance with Ofcom’s broadcasting rules. (Shutterstock)
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£20,000 fine issued by Britain s communications regulator over episode of ‘Poochta Hai Bharat’
Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom imposed a £20,000 (US$26,720) fine Tuesday on an Indian TV station for a program that contained “uncontextualized hate speech” against Pakistanis.
The fine was imposed on Worldview Media Network Limited, whose service Republic Bharat was found to not be in compliance with Ofcom’s broadcasting rules.