Hyderabad, Feb. 18 -- News Broadcasting and Standards Authority (NBDSA) imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Zee News for false reporting aired on March 4, 2025, based on an unverified social media clip.

The decision was taken based on complaints received from Indrajeet Ghorpade, Utkarsh Mishra and Syed Kaab Rashidi.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, the NBDSA stated that the primetime news television has clearly violated the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards.

What did Zee News air?

On March 4, 2025, Zee News aired a video headlined "Truck pe namaz, highway kiya jam" and "Khadi rahi gaadiyan, log hue pareshan," loosely translates to: Namaz offered on a truck, highway brought to a standstill. Vehicles remained stuck, and...