CNN IBN comes under CNN World Wide known for American Interests. Given the fact that the NUKE deal has American Interests, the bosses would have shut a pygmy like Rajdeep and Sagarika Ghose with ease.
The same channel is known for bestowing the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi with CNN IBN Person of the year etc. This was reciprocated with Padma Sri in return. The Congress Govt and the Media are hand in glove.
In addition Rajdeep might be looking for bigger rewards such as Bharat Rathna in future. Rajdeep your future is bright as your career graph can turn North Wards if the tape is not released.