Arnab Goswami: Defamation, Debates, and Dharmasthala | The Republic TV Saga Continues

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Arnab Goswami has once again found himself at the epicenter of Indian media and political discourse, making headlines both inside and outside the newsroom. According to Newslaundry, a Delhi court has just ordered a formal police investigation into Times Now Group editor-in-chief Navika Kumar following a defamation complaint filed by Arnab’s company, ARG Outlier Media. The complaint alleges that Navika’s remarks about Goswami during a 2020 Times Now broadcast distorted elements of the Mumbai Police’s TRP chargesheet, painting an unflattering picture of Goswami. The court invoked new criminal procedure statutes and deferred summons, setting a further hearing for February 2026, which signals this legal standoff is far from over. Republic’s official X handle, with clear approval, called the development “KARMA,” amplifying the drama and underscoring Arnab’s characteristic confrontational style.

Professionally, Arnab has showcased his debate prowess nightly. On his flagship program, recent panels have tackled the explosive allegations swirling around the Dharmasthala temple, with fiery exchanges about faith and political mischief, further entrenching his reputation as the country’s most polarizing anchor as seen on Republic TV’s YouTube channel. Just days earlier, he hosted a contentious interview with CSDS’s Sanjay Kumar, grilling him on controversial election data that had politicians, pundits, and the public locked in heated debate over the integrity of opinion polling and alleged data manipulation, with Congress at the heart of the controversy. Arnab’s persistent and adversarial questioning style was on full display, accentuating his influence over India’s political conversation.

Recent social media sightings highlight a more personal side, with Arnab sharing family photos on Instagram, featuring touching moments captioned “Didi & Bunu,” a rare glimpse into his private life that fans greeted warmly. On the professional circuit, Republic TV’s own social channels proudly touted his keynote speech at the prestigious 3rd India National Business Conclave in Prayagraj, where he addressed a spectrum of topics from media ethics to national development, reminding the business world of his enduring clout beyond television.

Amidst these real-time developments, the National Herald India published a searing opinion analyzing the broader implications of the released WhatsApp chats tied to the infamous TRP scam. The piece argues that these revelations not only damaged Arnab’s public credibility by exposing media-political collusion but also signified a tipping point for the ethos of Indian journalism. Despite this sustained controversy and bouts with the law, there’s little sign of Goswami shifting his combative tone or reducing his visibility in India’s headline cycle. Unverified rumors and speculation about behind-the-scenes deals and shifting allegiances continue to swirl, but for now, the spotlight on Arnab remains trained, bright, and unblinking.

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