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About NDTV

NDTV was founded in 1984 by Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy. In 2022, the Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, acquired a majority stake of 64.71% in the company, a move widely described as a hostile takeover. The Adani Group is noted for its close ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in India.

Prior to the Adani Group's acquisition in 2022, NDTV was often critical of the right-leaning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was considered one of India's more independent news outlets. However, post-acquisition, Media Bias/Fact Check rates NDTV as 'Right-Center Biased and questionable due to the promotion of propaganda, poor sourcing techniques, a lack of transparency and several failed fact checks.' The outlet has reportedly ceased open criticism of the Prime Minister, leading to concerns about self-censorship and a shift towards supporting the government. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Freedom House highlight a deteriorating press freedom environment in India, with increased government pressure on journalists and concentrated media ownership.