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Trai norms for DTH operators

Trai norms for DTH operators

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

TRAI lists norms for DTH operators

TRAI lists norms for DTH operators

Rediff.com26 Aug 2006

After the quality of service regulations for cable operators in CAS-notified areas, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended a slew of service obligations for Direct-To-Home operators.

Editorial jobs for NRIs, foreigners get a go-ahead

Editorial jobs for NRIs, foreigners get a go-ahead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Newspapers and other news and current affairs publications in the country may soon be able to appoint foreigners and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at senior editorial and management positions.

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

He underwent a renal transplant on May 14 and on the same day, his ministerial charges were given to Piyush Goyal on an interim basis.

'India can produce 100 Usain Bolts'

'India can produce 100 Usain Bolts'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sports Ministry to introduce 'transparent' National Sports Code

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jio is now present in all of the 29 states.

Wanna be an actor?

Wanna be an actor?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.

Censor Board to draw up new list of forbidden words

Censor Board to draw up new list of forbidden words

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

There will be more words that filmmakers won't be allowed to use.

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'Many already toe the line, those on the fence will be nudged to stand with the government even more, those who are critical will face trouble soon.'

FinMin to start budgetary exercise Monday

FinMin to start budgetary exercise Monday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The meetings with various ministries will go on till December 12, according to an office notice

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The report suggests that one of the major impacts of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry is the instability caused and the downfall in the advertising revenues across all media segments

Govt bans AXN for 'indecent' content

Govt bans AXN for 'indecent' content

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The government has banned foreign satellite channel AXN with immediate effect till March 15 for showing 'indecent content,' Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi said on Wednesday.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inducted 19 new ministers into his Cabinet on Tuesday has carried out major changes in the portfolios of his top ministers.

Satellite radio service may become dearer

Satellite radio service may become dearer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The government is also considering disallowing WorldSpace the use of repeater network.

CAS rollout in 57 cities in 4 years

CAS rollout in 57 cities in 4 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The roll-out of the conditional access system will become mandatory in 57 cities in the country in a phased manner between January 2008 and March 2011.

International affairs channel in 6-8 months

International affairs channel in 6-8 months

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The government is launching an international affairs channel aimed at the international audience as well as non-resident Indians, which will be funded by the ministry of information and broadcasting at an initial outlay of Rs 500 crore.

Youtube's Gandhi video miffs Government

Youtube's Gandhi video miffs Government

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The minister sought to ensure an expression of profound apology to the nation by both the channels -- IBN7 and Sahara -- in their telecast during prime time on Friday, the statement said.

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Aamir's Rising to premiere at Cannes

Aamir's Rising to premiere at Cannes

Rediff.com11 May 2005

A look at India in Cannes.

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

Amit Shah attacks Manmohan over graft under his watch

Amit Shah attacks Manmohan over graft under his watch

Rediff.com27 May 2015

BJP president Amit Shah said on Wednesday as he attacked former PM Manmohan Singh over a string of scams that took place under his watch.

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The Modi government, ahead of its third anniversary in power, has asked all ministers to submit their five major achievements that have benefitted people, including key reforms and comparative data reflecting the progress made since the Bharatiya Janata Party took office.

Modi all set for Cabinet reshuffle

Modi all set for Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

In order to implement big ticket ideas which are likely to come via the Budget of 2015, Modi needs better political talent around him, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Govt to allow more TV rating agencies

Govt to allow more TV rating agencies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The government on Thursday said it would explore the possibility of allowing more agencies to do television-rating points.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

Soon, new norms for media coverage of anti-terror ops

Soon, new norms for media coverage of anti-terror ops

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Indicating that there could be soon norms for media coverage of terror-related operations, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that the issue is under "serious and very advanced consideration" of the government.

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prakash Javadekar enjoys being information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs minister, but heading the green ministry is turning out to be thornier than he had expected.

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Make in India has seen an overwhelming response on its digital platforms like Facebook and Twitter since its launch just 3 months ago.

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trinamool Congress MLA Mahua Moitra alleged that the Centre's social media hub policy was to be used as a tool to monitor social media activities of the citizens and should be quashed.

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

No more a paper tiger, the Advertising Standards Council of India will partner the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce better compliance.

Ujjwala beneficiaries have time till Sep to avail free LPG

Ujjwala beneficiaries have time till Sep to avail free LPG

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The relaxation would be available only to those beneficiaries who have been credited with the advance for buying the cylinder but have not been able to purchase the refill.

On-screen smoking ban may not happen

On-screen smoking ban may not happen

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunshi saying 'content of a character (in any artistic venture) cannot be dictated or interfered'.

Op Sankat Mochan begins; C17s fly to South Sudan to rescue Indians

Op Sankat Mochan begins; C17s fly to South Sudan to rescue Indians

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Operation Sankat Mochan, aimed at evacuating over 500 Indians stuck in the war-torn South Sudan, got underway on Thursday.

Govt working on uniform media policy

Govt working on uniform media policy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and nearly 170 towns in Gujarat were declared Open Defection Free on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation'.

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Recognising the malaise of paid news, the Election Commission has proposed to the government to make it an electoral offence even as it continues to tackle it itself by monitoring the expenditures of candidates.

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.'