Newslaundry reached out to the Times Network for comment on the matter. Their statement is produced in full below:



“Our News Editorial Team and Business Division operate independently and have no direct reference to each other. Our media reports on any scams including the alleged scam of Q-Net is covered basis factual information and in an un-biased manner. The Q-Net matter is with the Supreme Court and subjudice. There is no embargo on Q-Net from advertising its products and services and we have a normal commercial deal with Q-Net like any other advertiser. It is not correct to wrongly label any company only on the ground that the court proceedings are filed and pending against them, in absence of any final conviction order. In this case, like any other advertiser, Q-Net is also promoting its products on various platforms, including ours. If the same is in contravention of the applicable laws and guidelines, the concerned regulatory authority will take the appropriate action.”