'Avoid online betting ads, OTHERWISE...': Centre WARNS news websites, OTT platforms
In its advisory, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also warned private satellite television channels of penal action under applicable laws for violation of the advisory.
Oct 03, 2022, 21:03 PM IST
No scandalous headlines! On Ukraine, Jahangirpuri coverage, Centre pulls up news channels
In the advisory, the I&B Ministery has reportedly cited specific instances of hyperbolic statements by news anchors and scandalous headlines/taglines during the reportage of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and Jahangirpuri violence.
Apr 23, 2022, 14:46 PM IST
I&B Ministry blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels for anti-India propaganda
In a statement, the ministry said that the YouTube accounts blocked by the Ministry had a total subscriber base of over 1.20 crore and their videos had garnered over 130 crore views.
Jan 21, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
I&B Ministry's Twitter account hacked briefly, name changed to Elon Musk, restored soon
According to officials, some posts tagging entrepreneur Elon Musk were tweeted from the ministry's Twitter handle.
Jan 12, 2022, 19:13 PM IST
Print and electronic media will have to comply with new IT rules: Centre
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has said that the rationale for bringing the websites of the organisations under the ambit of the law is "well-reasoned".
Jun 12, 2021, 13:43 PM IST
Spread message of COVID-appropriate behaviour, vaccination: I&B Ministry tells news channels
The ministry on Tuesday (April 6) wrote to all private satellite TV news channels to appropriately disseminate messages for COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and vaccination.
Apr 06, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
TRP scam: Centre forms committee to review guidelines on television ratings
The government has asked the panel to submit its report to the Information and Broadcasting minister within two months.
Nov 04, 2020, 22:51 PM IST
After Rakul Preet Singh moves HC over alleged defamation in drugs case, I&B ministry issues advisory for private satellite TV channels
In its advisory, the ministry said on various occasions in the past, it has issued advisories to private satellite TV channels to broadcast content strictly adhering to the Programme and Advertising Codes as prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the rules framed thereunder.
Oct 09, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
I&B Ministry mulls bringing OTT contents under its purview
At present, OTT platforms that are digitally streamed falls under the domain of the Ministry of Information and Technology (IT).
Jul 08, 2020, 14:29 PM IST
Deshhit: I&B ministry directs TV channels to display credits, titles of serials in Hindi, regional languages
In a bid to promote Indian languages, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked all satellite TV channels to display the casting, credits and titles of Hindi and regional language serials in the respective languages also.
Jun 14, 2019, 21:24 PM IST
I&B Ministry asks all private TV channels to display credits in regional languages along with English
The advisory has been issued to promote the Indian languages said Union Minister of I&B Prakash Javadekar.
Jun 14, 2019, 17:12 PM IST
I&B Ministry decides to revise advertisement rates for print media
The decision has come into effect from Tuesday and will be valid for a period of three years.
Jan 08, 2019, 21:44 PM IST
I&B Ministry diktat on not using word Dalit on TV channels is censorship: Congress
The Congress on Tuesday dubbed as "censorship" the advisory of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry asking TV channels to refrain from using the nomenclature 'Dalit' for people belonging to Scheduled Castes.
Sep 04, 2018, 21:42 PM IST
Don't use 'Dalit, say 'Scheduled Caste' instead: I&B Ministry to private TV channels
The Centre wants all private television channels to stop using the term 'Dalit'.
Sep 04, 2018, 07:57 AM IST
Telugu actress strip case: NHRC sends notices to I&B ministry, Telangana govt
The NHRC has sent the notices to the chief secretary of the state government and the secretary of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Apr 12, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
Govt calls reports of I&B ministry withholding Prasar Bharati funds as defamatory
The Prasar Bharti is an autonomous body that functions under the aegis of I&B Ministry.
Mar 02, 2018, 23:20 PM IST
IFFI to honour Amitabh Bachchan with personality of the year award
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has made an immense contribution to Hindi cinema and remains one of the most iconic stars, the country has ever produced. As a mark of honour, the International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) will present him with an award.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Smriti Irani gets additional charge of I&B ministry, Narendra Tomar given Urban Development after Venkaiah Naidu quits
Union textile minister Smriti Irani was on Tuesday given the additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting while Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh was handed over the charge of Urban Development.
Jul 18, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
DDCA row: Kirti Azad's wife Poonam Jha becomes victim of husband's 'war' with Arun Jaitley?
It seems the 'cold war' between Kirti Azad and Arun Jaitley over alleged DDCA scam is getting bitter day-by-day.
Dec 22, 2015, 20:44 PM IST
Telecom, I&B min to use broadcast airwaves for mobile services
The ministries of Telecom and Information and Broadcasting have agreed to use over 200 MHz spectrum earmarked for broadcasting services, the majority of which is with Doordarshan, for advance mobile services.
Nov 29, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
