Cautious DD

IN Media Watch Briefs | 16/07/2015

Amid the private TV~s ~breaking news madness~, DD News moves with caution. Today, a full 15 minutes after ~PM calls off Varanasi trip due to rains~ ran on other channels, DD showed authorities there speaking of all arrangements, including waterproof enclosure and pumps to evacuate water at the venue. The anchor asked if it was on or off. The correspondent at the venue said it was ~probable~ even as DD ran the strip - PM calls of trip. Only a minute later did the anchor announce the cancellation. Gently breaking the news?

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