News for 'Information and Broadcasting'

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The channel, launched nearly two weeks after the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls beginning on April 11 came into effect, carries the picture of Modi as its logo.

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As Germany took note of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of 'inviting foreign powers' for interference in India's internal matters and the Opposition party hit back, alleging that its rival was attempting to divert attention from the Adani issue.

Sushant to be honoured at National Awards

Sushant to be honoured at National Awards

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though the exact nature of the honour is yet to be decided, sources close to the I&B ministry reveal that the nature and extent of the posthumous recognition will be formulated soon.

NaMo TV is ad platform, doesn't need nod: Govt to EC

NaMo TV is ad platform, doesn't need nod: Govt to EC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The ministry is also said that NaMo TV is not a regular channel and it does not figure in the official list of approved channels, a source said.

And Yogi Takes Charge!

And Yogi Takes Charge!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Yogi Adityanath took the oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at the auspicious time of 1600, Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

Sri Lankan parliament to elect new president on July 20: Speaker

Sri Lankan parliament to elect new president on July 20: Speaker

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The decision was taken during a crucial all-party leaders meeting held earlier in the day.

PM reviews vaccination drive; insists on reducing wastage

PM reviews vaccination drive; insists on reducing wastage

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The government is helping vaccine manufacturers get more production units, financing and supply of raw materials, the Prime Minister's Officer said on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the country's COVID-19 vaccination drive.

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday requested the media to abstain from publishing his daughter Vamika's pictures, saying images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday was a case of being "taken off guard".

IPL Media Rights: Disney Star bags TV deal; Viacom18 gets digital

IPL Media Rights: Disney Star bags TV deal; Viacom18 gets digital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Disney Star won the coveted IPL Indian sub-continent TV rights for a whopping Rs 23,575 crore, while Viacom18 grabbed the digital rights with a bid of Rs 20,500 crore at the media rights auction on Monday.

Mumbai Indians kick start preparation for IPL 2023...

Mumbai Indians kick start preparation for IPL 2023...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

After a disastrous IPL 2022 campaign, Mumbai Indians are all set to start their preparations in earnest for the next edition, with a three-week exposure tour of England in July for their uncapped Indian players.

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Union minister Anurag Thakur said that "one should take complete information and sometimes many issues come up that are far from truth..."

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been creating wealth and value with entrepreneurs emerging from smaller cities and towns as well. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, the prime minister said that on the fifth of this month the number of unicorns in India reached the 100-mark. "The total valuation of these unicorns is more than USD 330 billion, that is, more than 25 lakh crore rupees. "Certainly, this is a matter of pride for every Indian," he said.

SC stays Sudarshan TV show, says it vilifies Muslims

SC stays Sudarshan TV show, says it vilifies Muslims

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The apex court, while hearing a plea raising grievance over the programme, said that the manner in which some media houses are conducting debate is a matter of concern as all kind of defamatory things are being said.

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Taiwan had shifted its purchases of large military platforms and systems, like fighter jets and naval vessels, to smaller lethal anti-ship and surface-to-air-missiles, reported The Singapore Post citing local media.

SC 'not satisfied' with govt's reply on media coverage of Tablighis

SC 'not satisfied' with govt's reply on media coverage of Tablighis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The apex court, which asked the Centre to consider creating a regulatory mechanism and apprise it, said the government should also inform as to what steps have been taken on the issue under the Cable Television Network Act (CTNA).

No proposal to appoint social media regulator: Govt

No proposal to appoint social media regulator: Govt

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The government on Wednesday informed Parliament that there is no proposal with the Information Technology ministry to set up a regulator for social media.

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.

Counter pessimism and panic: PM to media on COVID-19

Counter pessimism and panic: PM to media on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Modi also thanked the media for understanding the gravity of the pandemic threat and appreciated the role played by the news channels in spreading awareness.

Facebook, Google agree to publish transparency reports

Facebook, Google agree to publish transparency reports

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

While Facebook said on Tuesday it will publish an interim report on July 2 as mandated by the IT rules, Google will publish its transparency report as required under the new IT Rules in India.

Indian Legends At Cannes

Indian Legends At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2022

India has been named the first-ever 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes film festival.

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the structures of Indian democracy are under 'brutal attack' and there is a full-scale assault on the institutions of the country.

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Islamabad high court will hear the petition seeking to include the former Pakistan Minister Imran Khan in the exit control list (ECL) on Monday.

18 Indian, 4 Pak YouTube new channels blocked over fake news

18 Indian, 4 Pak YouTube new channels blocked over fake news

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

his is the first time that action has been taken against the Indian YouTube-based news publishers since the notification of the IT Rules, 2021 in February last year, it said.

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Under the rules, media companies or their associations have to form self-regulatory bodies which would be headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court or high courts or an eminent person.

No threat to any nation, will ensure women's rights under Sharia: Taliban

No threat to any nation, will ensure women's rights under Sharia: Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

"We want to establish a government that includes all sides," Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah said, adding that they want an end to the war.

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Anand Sharma said weaponisation of laws and their use to target and humiliate people should not happen.

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

Anurag Thakur given charge of Sports, I&B ministry

Anurag Thakur given charge of Sports, I&B ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The 46-year-old MP from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh was among the 15 new Cabinet ministers who took oath in the first major rejig and expansion of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government after it returned to power for a second term in May 2019.

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Biden made the remarks after an 'emergency meeting' convened by Biden of North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and G7 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley rejected the idea of making changes to the remaining Ashes schedule.

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros believes the turmoil at Gautam Adani's business empire may weaken Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hold on the government -- a statement which was strongly countered by BJP as an attack on Indian democracy.

NaMo TV is not a Hindi news channel, clarifies Tata Sky

NaMo TV is not a Hindi news channel, clarifies Tata Sky

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Initially, Tata Sky had stated that the channel had been added to all subscribers account "as a launch offer."

Of dubious products & cautionary warnings

Of dubious products & cautionary warnings

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Are "dubious" new categories and "shady" new brands, financed and funded by avaricious investors trying to change the contours of the Indian marketplace forever, asks Sandeep Goyal?

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Thennarasu said that while the governor had to grant his approval to the bill, he informed them it was still under his consideration.

Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting

Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

One person of interest has been taken into custody, but no motive has been released. That person was injured in the incident, said Kerry Yamaguchi, a commander with the Boulder police department.