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Indian Govt Asks Streaming Platforms To Independently Review Content For Obscenity, Violence

Though all films in Indian cinemas are reviewed and certified by a government-appointed board, streamed content is not. Officials in the meeting asked the industry to consider an independent panel to review content so that unsuitable material could be weeded out, two people who attended said.

Jul 14, 2023, 16:04 PM IST

Twitter Bans Record Over 11 Lakh Accounts For Policy Violations In India

Under the new IT Rules 2021, big digital and social media platforms, with more than 5 million users, have to publish monthly compliance reports. Meanwhile, under Musk, Twitter recently approved a staggering 83 per cent of government requests to either restrict or block content globally, including in India and Turkey, the media reported.

Jul 01, 2023, 12:55 PM IST

Netflix, Disney, Amazon To Challenge India's Tobacco Rules For Streaming

Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney on Friday privately discussed a possible legal challenge and other ways to stall India's new tobacco warning rules, amid fears they will need to edit millions of hours of existing web content, sources said.

Jun 02, 2023, 20:32 PM IST

‘Bad Manners to Talk About...': Fiji PM on Discussions About China with Jaishankar

Sitiveni Rabuka appreciated PM Modi and the Indian government for their support in co-hosting the 12th World Hindi conference in Fiji.

Feb 16, 2023, 21:32 PM IST

Phased rollout of 20 % ethanol blending to commence this April in India, says Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Under the Hydrogen Mission, the government aims to raise annual green hydrogen production to 5 million tonnes, renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 gigawatts, attract over Rs 8 lakh crore in investments, lakhs of jobs, and most importantly over Rs 1 lakh crore cumulative reduction of fossil fuel imports.

Jan 10, 2023, 17:55 PM IST

Indian economic growth to slow to 7% in 2022/23, govt predicts

India's economy rebounded after COVID-19 restrictions were eased around mid-2022, but the war in Ukraine has spurred inflationary pressures, prompting the central bank to reverse the ultra-loose monetary policy it adopted during the pandemic.

Jan 07, 2023, 07:47 AM IST

RBI to issue green bonds in two tranches of Rs 8,000 cr each

The Government of India has since issued the Sovereign Green Bond Framework on November 9, 2022.

Jan 06, 2023, 17:24 PM IST

Bad news for millions of Indians! People living near airports may not get to enjoy 5G service in 2023; Here's WHY

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently sent a letter to telecom providers not to install C-band 5G base stations within the 2.1 km range of Indian airports, news agency IANS reported.

Dec 25, 2022, 13:31 PM IST

Indian Govt bans Pakistani-based Vidly TV's OTT platform, apps, social media accounts in India; Here's SHOCKING reason

The OTT channel's web series showed events such as Babri Masjib demolition in Ayodhya, Operation Blue Star, Malegaon blast, Operation Blue Star and Samjhauta Express blast among others, with distorted facts.

Dec 13, 2022, 15:18 PM IST

Govt cuts windfall tax on crude oil, hikes for aviation fuel, diesel

 A tax levied on an unforeseen or unexpectedly large profit is called a windfall tax.The notification containing the revised tax structure shall come into force immediately from today.

Nov 02, 2022, 14:13 PM IST

'Our laws and rules are applicable to platforms regardless of who owns it': MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Twitter takeover

Musk's claim of allowing free speech on the platform has enthused many, particularly those who were banned by Twitter for violation of rules.

Oct 28, 2022, 16:29 PM IST

India’s MISSING teachers: Amid Rajasthan protests, a look at staff shortage in Indian schools

India at present faces a shortage of a whopping 11,09,486 teachers and principals across elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels as a result several districts of Rajasthan witnessed sporadic protests by students and guardian.

Oct 14, 2022, 11:50 AM IST

How India plans to push Electric Vehicle growth to ensure cleaner environment

With the rapid increase in petrol and diesel fuel prices, the Indian government is religiously pushing for the introduction of Electric Vehicles (EV), which will ensure a cleaner environment in future. 

Apr 08, 2022, 18:12 PM IST

Zee Top 10: 8,000 terrorists return to PoK from Afghanistan

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Sep 02, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

Zee Top 10: US troops completely withdrawn from Afghanistan - watch top news stories

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Aug 31, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Zee Top 10: CDS' big statement on Taliban - watch top news stories

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Aug 26, 2021, 09:50 AM IST

Zee Top 10: Center's all party meet on Afghanistan crisis

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Aug 24, 2021, 07:34 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): 'Spy Scandal' is a major FAKE NEWS?

Amid the Pegasus Snoopgate controversy, Amnesty International has clarified that it never claimed the list was the NSO Pegasus spyware list. It also said that the list is not specifically a list of people who were spied on. Amnesty's statement comes at a time when the opposition is targeting the Center over the issue.

Jul 22, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): Pegasus spyware is an excuse, purpose is to drive agenda?

According to reports, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, election strategist Prashant Kishor, Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee are among the many possible targets of the Israeli spyware Pegasus. In fact, the Pegasus list reportedly also names two central government ministers.

Jul 19, 2021, 19:18 PM IST

Indian govt caps the maximum price of Coronavirus vaccine for private hospitals

Amid allegations of profiteering by the opposition, the Center has fixed the maximum price that private hospitals can charge for COVID vaccines. Covishield has been priced at ₹780 per dose, Russian vaccine Sputnik-V at ₹1,145 per dose and indigenously manufactured Covaxin at ₹1,410 per dose.

Jun 09, 2021, 08:42 AM IST