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New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – In a major move aimed at safeguarding national security and operational integrity, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory restricting live coverage of ongoing and sensitive defence operations by all media houses. The advisory, dated April 26, 2025, was issued under Rule 6(1)(e) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.The government has strongly reminded all television channels and digital platforms that broadcasting live footage of ongoing anti-terrorism operations, or any activities of the armed forces during such missions, poses a significant threat to national security. Media outlets have been directed to…