NBDSA To Frame Guidelines On Use Of 'Jihad' Term; Rebukes Channels Over 'Thook Jihad', 'Food Jihad' Reports

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23 Feb 2026 6:09 PM IST

  • NBDSA To Frame Guidelines On Use Of Jihad Term; Rebukes Channels Over Thook Jihad, Food Jihad Reports

    The NBDSA objected to the reports of NDTV, Zee News, TimesNow Navbharat, News 18 for their unverified reports on 'food jihad'.

    The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has cautioned several television news channels, including Zee News network channels, Times Now Navbharat, News18 and NDTV, over broadcasts that described alleged incidents of food adulteration using terms such as “thook jihad” and “food jihad”. The Authority has also decided to frame specific guidelines governing the use...

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