Doordarshan

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Doordarshan is an Indian state-owned public television broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. As one of India's largest broadcasting organisations in studio and transmitter infrastructure, it was established on 15 September 1959. Doordarshan, which also broadcasts on digital terrestrial transmitters, provides television, radio, online and mobile services throughout metropolitan and regional India and overseas.

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Doordarshan's 'saffron' logo sparks political slugfest The visual rebranding of Doordarshan's news channels, characterized by a shift in the color of its logo from red to orange, has stirred controversy. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the Minister of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2024
Doordarshan’s decision to change logo colour to saffron draws criticism Doordarshan faced criticism for changing logo colour to orange, with concerns over saffronisation. The new logo was unveiled by DD News on X, sparking online backlash and political discussions. Jawhar.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2024
Over 1 crore viewers opted for Doordarshan’s 4K coverage IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024

As it feeds overseas channels, DD goes hi-tech for G20 coverage Saturday morning saw television viewers treated to breathtaking scenes of the G20 summit location, the stunning Bharat Mandapam with its conch-shape. This visual spectacle was made possible for a.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023
Renowned Doordarshan anchor Gitanjali Aiyar passes away Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India's first English female news presenters on national broadcaster Doordarshan, passed away on Wednesday. She was in her mid 70s. The award-winning anchor, who was suffering.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2023
Gitanjali Aiyar, prominent Doordarshan News anchor, passes away Gitanjali Aiyar joined Doordarshan in 1971 and received the best anchor award four times DNA - Published on June 7, 2023

Doordarshan eyes revamp with new serials; message of patriotism IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2022
No decline in Doordarshan's viewership in spite of increase of private TV channels: I&B ministry IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2022