News for 'Information and Broadcasting Ministry'

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

About 150 students gathered on the campus on Sunday to gather support for their agitation.

GoM reviews coronavirus situation across India

GoM reviews coronavirus situation across India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Government sources said the ministers deliberated on various arrangements being made to deal with increasing cases of coronavirus cases as well as to ensure adequate supplies of medicine and essential commodities during the lockdown.

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting runs various awareness programmes for the citizens leveraging the Internet and the social media.

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced serious concern over the running of fake news on social media platforms and web portals, and said even news shown in a section of channels bears communal tone, which may bring a bad name to the country.

Modi chairs meeting to discuss launch of 'DD Kisan' on May 26

Modi chairs meeting to discuss launch of 'DD Kisan' on May 26

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting to discuss the preparations for launching Doordarshan's 'Kisan TV' on May 26, to coincide with the first anniversary celebrations of the National Democratic Alliance government.

Prasoon Joshi: 'Good intent is the best beginning'

Prasoon Joshi: 'Good intent is the best beginning'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds.'

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The song -- Mera desh badal raha, aage badh raha hai (My country is changing, moving forward), which is part of the government's plan of a string of events to mark the completion of two years of Modi government on May 26, was released on Twitter.

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

Auction of 839 FM channels for 294 cities approved

Auction of 839 FM channels for 294 cities approved

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The panel, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, decided that the authority to make any other minor change in the request for proposals would be delegated to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'BJP leaders might ponder the all-consuming arrogance that grips the Modi-Shah combine a year ahead of the next general election,' says Sunil Sethi.

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

"Go to the Supreme Court," said the bench to NGO Anti Corruption Council of India, which had said publication of allegations against the CJI directly hit the Indian judicial system.

Govt up against BBC, YouTube over documentary

Govt up against BBC, YouTube over documentary

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Upset over BBC broadcasting the controversial interview of Delhi gang-rape convict, the government has served a legal notice on the British media giant even as it asked video sharing website YouTube to remove the documentary as it is "very sensitive".

72 TV channels waiting in the wings

72 TV channels waiting in the wings

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

With over 70 new TV channels expected to be launched in the next three to six months, consumers will get more choice of television content.

Centre gives go-ahead to films and TV shoots

Centre gives go-ahead to films and TV shoots

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Shooting of films and TV serials can be started using these SOPs issued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister said.

Trai mulls raising foreign investment cap

Trai mulls raising foreign investment cap

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

At present, the FDI limit for FM radio companies is 20 per cent. A senior Trai official has indicated that it could recommend an increase between 26 and 74 per cent.

Trai too for cut in DTH licence fee

Trai too for cut in DTH licence fee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday endorsed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting proposal to reduce the license fee on Direct to Home (DTH) service providers. Trai said it had received a communication from the ministry conveying its decision to continue with the concept of gross revenue for the purpose of License fee on DTH service providers and to reduce the license fee. Trai's opinion also was sought on reduction of licence fee from 10% to 6%.

139-day FTII stir ends; Gajendra remains as chairperson

139-day FTII stir ends; Gajendra remains as chairperson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

An FTII students' body representative said they will not sacrifice academics anymore for a government that is "deaf and a bully".

Have issued show cause notice to Sudarshan TV: Centre tells SC

Have issued show cause notice to Sudarshan TV: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and K M Joseph was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that Sudarshan TV has to give reply to the show cause notice by September 28, failing which an ex parte decision will be taken.

Govt eases norms for foreign firms to set up branch offices in India

Govt eases norms for foreign firms to set up branch offices in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Earlier, the Reserve Bank of India was the approving authority.

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

International news channel Al Jazeera was on Wednesday forced to go off air in the country for five days as the government penalised it for repeatedly showing wrong maps of India.

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Far more important than governance is to ensure how different states get necessary representation a'The pressure to expand the council of ministers will come from states where the BJP has formed a government after ousting the Congress,' predicts A K Bhattacharya.

Govt gags live TV reporting from Vijay Chowk

Govt gags live TV reporting from Vijay Chowk

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The ministry of information and broadcasting has issued a media advisory to TV channels telecasting live from Vijay Chowk in New Delhi:

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

As the government has adopted ascending e-auction for radio waves, there is a danger that players might end up overbidding.

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi on Wednesday denied moves to impose any licence fee or cess on radio and TV sets.

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Since taking office in 2014, the prime minister has been working tirelessly, a query through RTI reveals.

DTH customers may get adult content

DTH customers may get adult content

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Currently, only three addressable platforms in DTH services, conditional access system and IPTV, are available in the country with DTH services having the maximum subscriber base.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Action ordered against unlicensed TV channels

Action ordered against unlicensed TV channels

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Several complaints had been received about illegal and unlicensed television channels and action had been taken against them, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Baijal also ordered an inquiry into the spendings on advertisements projecting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party and asked the chief secretary to fix responsibility.

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'What is being proposed today is completely draconian.' Payal Singh Mohanka on the I&B ministry's plan to amend the Cinematograph Act.

Anti-Islam film: HC seeks replies by Centre, others on PIL

Anti-Islam film: HC seeks replies by Centre, others on PIL

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Bombay high court on Wedneday issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government and others on the petition seeking removal of the controversial anti-Islam film `The Innocence of Muslims' from the Internet.

SC to hear plea against Sudarshan TV show on Friday

SC to hear plea against Sudarshan TV show on Friday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The matter came up for hearing before a bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud which had on September 15 restrained the channel from telecasting episodes of the programme till further orders, saying 'the intent' of aired episodes 'prima facie' appears to 'vilify' the community.

Washington Post write up stokes govt anger

Washington Post write up stokes govt anger

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

A US daily's trenchant criticism of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has come under attack from Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, who plans to take up the issue with the External Affairs Ministry so that "strong action" can be taken in the matter.

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Two worthies were overheard mulling recent political developments

'Media violated norms by naming girl made to drink urine'

'Media violated norms by naming girl made to drink urine'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

A complaint on disclosure of the identity of the girl student who was forced to drink her own urine by a school warden in Santiniketan has been made by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to the Press Council of India and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Among the other names tipped to make it to the Cabinet are Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Baijayant Panda.

50% occupancy, seat markings: SOPs to reopen cinemas

50% occupancy, seat markings: SOPs to reopen cinemas

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Online booking of tickets will be encouraged but box office will be open for single-screen theatres.

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A key meeting will be held on Tuesday between the government and the agitating FTII students in a fresh bid to end the four-month-long strike at the Pune-based institute.