The Rise of OTT Platforms: How Streaming is Changing Entertainment
Explore the impact of OTT platforms on the entertainment industry. Learn how streaming services are transforming viewing habits, content distribution, and the future of media consumption.
Aug 22, 2024, 11:50 AM ISTLalluram.com Has Made an Imprint of Truth and Simplicity on the Readers
Lalluram.com is one of the largest digital news portals in the country.
Oct 22, 2021, 18:30 PM ISTGovernment defends new IT rules, says they prevent circulation of fake news, misuse of freedom of press
The Centre has defended the legality of the new Information Technology (IT) Rules before the Delhi High Court
Aug 31, 2021, 21:59 PM ISTNew guidelines to regulate content on social media, OTT platforms unveiled
The government on Thursday unveiled new policies for social media and over the top (OTT) platforms. In a press conference, IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the new guidelines will keep an eye on the web content/OTT content and empower social media users.
Feb 25, 2021, 18:18 PM ISTGovt lays down guidelines for social media channels and OTT platforms under new IT Rules
In a press conference, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar the government announced the new Digital Media Ethics Code. The document mentions section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that offers the government powers to make such rules.
Feb 25, 2021, 16:27 PM ISTWe are trusting self-regulation on OTT content: Government on censorship rules
"The laws made for significant social media will be implemented within 3 months so that they can improve their mechanism. The rest will come into effect from the day the rules are notified,'' Ravi Shankar Prasad said. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 15:52 PM ISTNew guidelines regarding social media released
Ravi Shankar Prasad's press conference Guidelines for Social Media and the Code of Ethics for Digital Media and OTT Platform.
Feb 25, 2021, 15:50 PM ISTSocial media welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt
The government on Thursday said that social media is welcome to do business in India but there should be no double standards and that it will have to comply with the rules and regulations issued from time to time so that its misuse can be prevented. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 14:12 PM ISTCentre asks digital media outlets to reduce foreign funding to 26% by October 2021
The central government has decided that digital media companies which have more than 26% FDI will have to reduce it to 26%.
Nov 17, 2020, 11:42 AM ISTRegulate digital media first: Centre tells SC on guidelines for electronic media
The Centre on Wednesday (September 16) suggested the Supreme Court (SC) to look into regulating digital media before electronic media if it wants to lay down guidelines for media in the country. The Centre told the top court that digital media has more reach and impact that TV media.
Sep 17, 2020, 09:08 AM ISTGovt to review FDI policy on digital media, single brand retail, manufacturing, coal mining
Government said that the changes in FDI policy will result in making India a more attractive FDI destination, leading to benefits of increased investments, employment and growth.
Aug 29, 2019, 11:13 AM ISTCabinet approves 26% FDI in digital media with government approval
It is to be noted that 26% FDI is already allowed in print media sector and 49% FDI is permitted in broadcasting content services, both through the government approval route.
Aug 28, 2019, 20:09 PM ISTExperts stress digital media role in child reading
The 16th national reading report of China, released in April, found that 26.2 per cent of young Chinese under 18 listened to audiobooks in 2018, marking a new growth point, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jun 03, 2019, 12:02 PM IST70% of auto sales to be 'digitally influenced' by 2020: Report
Almost 70 percent of automobile sales -- translating into transactions worth about USD 40 billion -- in India would be "digitally influenced" by 2020 from the current USD 18 billion, a report today said.
May 10, 2017, 20:33 PM ISTIndia's Internet economy to reach $250 billion by 2020: Report
The average data consumption is projected to reach 7-10 GB per user per month by 2020.
Apr 07, 2017, 16:26 PM ISTNawazuddin Siddiqui says digital media is bringing out hidden talent
Nawazuddin Siddiqui credits his acting skills to his training at the National School of Drama.
Jan 03, 2017, 13:49 PM ISTKnow the Indian-American who has been named as New York's Chief Digital Officer
An eminent Indian-American digital media expert has been named by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio as the city's new Chief Digital Officer to focus on promoting access to local government through technology and support the its tech ecosystem.
Aug 02, 2016, 15:03 PM ISTIs teenagers' smartphone obsession really bad?
Parents' fears about their teenagers' heavy use of cell phones and social media may be exaggerated as the youngsters' online worlds may be an extension of their offline lives, a new study suggests.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:38 PM ISTDigital media an effective platform to communicate: Jaitley
Digital media has become an effective platform for the government to communicate to a wide audience, I&B Minister Arun Jaitley today said.
May 08, 2015, 19:48 PM ISTSmartphone ownership more than doubles in 4 years in Australia
Telstra Smartphone and Tablet Index 2014 has revealed that smartphone ownership has more than doubled in four years in Australia.
Oct 05, 2014, 19:15 PM IST