Indian news channels 'hacked' during head's address
Published on July 01, 2026
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Indian news channels 'hacked' during head's address
Make us preferred on Google This illustration shows the screen of Indian news channel TV9 Telugu after it was allegedly hacked. — Screengrab via YouTube/TV9 Telugu News LIVE Unidentified hackers breached the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian head’s address, allegedly airing Pakistan’s national anthem and displaying a warning message, reports asserted on Wednesday.
According to the reports, TV9 Telugu and Liberty TV Kannada were targeted during the broadcast. It was asserted that the hackers gained access to the channels’ transmission systems while the head was delivering the address.
The reports further stated that Pakistan’s national anthem was played on TV9 Telugu during the address. They also asserted that a warning message was displayed, cautioning against provoking Pakistan.
Following the disruption, various claims and speculation began circulating over the affected broadcasts. The reports stated TV9 Telugu has more than 14 million followers on social press, while Liberty TV Kannada has over one million followers.
The reports also cited experts who stated the event exposed weaknesses in India’s cybersecurity general facilities and underscored vulnerabilities in the country’s information technology systems.
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