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Govt spent Rs 168.8 cr on advertisements so far this fiscal

Govt spent Rs 168.8 cr on advertisements so far this fiscal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Thakur said no expenditure was incurred on advertisements in foreign media through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

FTII students, I&B officials to hold talks in Mumbai today

FTII students, I&B officials to hold talks in Mumbai today

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The meeting will take place at the office of the Films Division in Mumbai at 11 am on Tuesday, Vikas Urs, spokesman of the FTII Students' Association, told PTI.

Surrogate ads: Ministry to take a re-look

Surrogate ads: Ministry to take a re-look

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Source said Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi took the decision after broadcasters sought a re-look.

Raina, Masand among new Censor Board members

Raina, Masand among new Censor Board members

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Congress Secretary Pankaj Sharma and Hindustan Times' political editor Pankaj Vohra are among 15 members of the new Central Board of Film Certification for three years.

Govt's strong advisory to TV channels, mentions Pant's accident

Govt's strong advisory to TV channels, mentions Pant's accident

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In an advisory to all private satellite channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited the coverage of the cricketer's car crash, airing of distressing images of dead bodies and thrashing of a five-year-old boy and said such reporting offended "good taste and decency".

Must-share telecast law for Indo-Pak series

Must-share telecast law for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Having failed to get Nimbus Sports to share its live telecast of the upcoming India-Pakistan Test series, the government has issued a notification declaring that under the law the entire Test series be compulsorily shared with public broadcaster Doordarshan.

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

The scheduled screening of 'The Dirty Picture' on Sony TV on Sunday has been deferred after the Information and Broadcast Ministry directed the channel to telecast the film at a late night slot.

Essel Group gets ministry nod for HITS launch

Essel Group gets ministry nod for HITS launch

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

HITS is a new cable-distribution platform that is similar to the direct-to-home service. It allows distribution of digital-quality cable channels via satellite to cable operators at one go. For consumers, it means access to quality cable channels via a set-top box at reduced monthly rates, while for the cable industry, it means faster and cost-effective digitalisation.

HC orders blocking of info on Delhi woman's 'forced conversion'

HC orders blocking of info on Delhi woman's 'forced conversion'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

It also issued notice to chairman of Sudarshan News, Suresh Chavhanke, Odisha Television Limited, Pittie Media LLP, Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited which is the owner of The Organiser, Voice of the Nation'.

Mrinal Pande set to head Prasar Bharati

Mrinal Pande set to head Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

The government has cleared well known journalist Mrinal Pande's name for the post of Prasar Bharati chairperson, a month after the previous chairman Arun Bhatnagar's resignation was accepted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The government on Thursday gave its nod to the Copyright Amendment Bill along with two other bills which would see setting up of innovation universities and mandatory accreditation of higher education institutions.

Govt may amend Cable Act

Govt may amend Cable Act

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

With controversy over the implementaion of conditional access system raging on, the government is now considering a proposal to amend the Cable Act to regulate broadcasters.\n\n\n\n

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Agriculture Ministry has incurred an expenditure of Rs 67,99,750 on production of three promotional and two educational films on the farm laws for its wider publicity through electronic media, social media and webinars.

IIT-Kanpur FM to go on air in Nov

IIT-Kanpur FM to go on air in Nov

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

This will be the first time that an FM radio station will be opened in any of the IITs in the country. The information and broadcasting ministry has already given a green signal to the project.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This will be the first time that an FM radio station would be opened in any of the IITs in the country. The information and broadcasting ministry has already given a green signal to the project.

DTH stake shift to need govt nod

DTH stake shift to need govt nod

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the Prasar Prasar Bharati Board, filling a post which had been lying vacant for the last six months.

Govt nods new finance panel to decide central, states' tax spread

Govt nods new finance panel to decide central, states' tax spread

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The government has approved the 'Terms of Reference' for the 16 Finance Commission, which makes recommendations on sharing of tax revenues between the Centre and states. The recommendations would cover a five-year period commencing April 1, 2026, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, giving details about the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting last evening. The commission would submit its report by October 31, 2025, Thakur said.

Many TV screens go blank as digitisation deadline ends

Many TV screens go blank as digitisation deadline ends

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Television sets without set top boxes (STBs) in hundreds of households across Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata went blank as the deadline for switch over to cable TV digitisation ended on October 31 midnight.

B'luru: Lawyers-media-police confrontation worsens

B'luru: Lawyers-media-police confrontation worsens

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

The advocates-media-police confrontation in Bengaluru in the wake of the city civil court complex violence on March 2 worsened on Thursday with police deciding to stage a black badge protest on Friday seeking action against lawyers who assaulted their personnel.

Sun TV's DTH plan in trouble

Sun TV's DTH plan in trouble

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Kalanithi Maran-run Sun TV's DTH application appears to have run into rough weather with the Company Affairs Ministry finding the proposal not in conformity with the stipulated guidelines.

Ten Sports faces hostile govt pitch

Ten Sports faces hostile govt pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

A week's reprieve likely to Star from July 10

A week's reprieve likely to Star from July 10

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

The government is likely to give yet another week's reprieve from July 10 to the Star Group allowing its 24-hour news channel to continue operations in the present format.

Should Bigg Boss be viewed only after 11 pm?

Should Bigg Boss be viewed only after 11 pm?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

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Centre forms Committee to review Cinema Act

Centre forms Committee to review Cinema Act

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

In the wake of row over Kamal Hasan's movie Vishwaroopam, the Centre today set up a judicial committee to have a relook at the Cinematograph Act to make it more robust and ensure that movies do not get stuck after clearances by the film certification board.

HC asks Union ministries to reply on plea against Raj

HC asks Union ministries to reply on plea against Raj

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Union ministries of Law and Judiciary and information and broadcasting to file its reply on a contempt petition against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The SP said Chopra is the kingpin of drugs in Hamirpur and added that this is the seventh case registered against him under the NDPS Act.

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government started the crackdown against such YouTube channels for the first time in December last year using its emergency powers under the Information Technology Rules, 2021.

Govt plans licence fee for radios, TV sets

Govt plans licence fee for radios, TV sets

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The Information and Broadcasting ministry on Wednesday favoured reviving of the licence fee for radios and television sets, or at least a one time tax, to make Prasar Bharathi financially viable.

CETMA slams cess on TV sets

CETMA slams cess on TV sets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

The Consumer Electronics and TV Manufacturers Association on Thursday strongly objected to reports suggesting levy of cess on television sets, saying it would cripple sales.

Sting operation carried out in good faith: Channel

Sting operation carried out in good faith: Channel

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Responding to the I&B ministry's notice, the channel said that the sting operation was carried out in good faith and its intentions were not wrong.

45 YouTube videos with 1.3 cr viewership blocked for spreading hatred: Govt

45 YouTube videos with 1.3 cr viewership blocked for spreading hatred: Govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The government has ordered the blocking of 45 videos from 10 YouTube channels that contained fake news and morphed content with the intent to spread hatred amongst religious communities, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday.

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The guild said that already multiple laws exist to deal with content that is found to be factually incorrect.