News for 'Information and Broadcasting'

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

Irani turns giant-killer, dethrones Rahul on home turf

Irani turns giant-killer, dethrones Rahul on home turf

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The 43-year-old popular television actor-turned politician continued to cultivate Amethi in the past five years despite her loss in 2014 to Gandhi and this helped her reap electoral dividends.

Why India needs an independent media

Why India needs an independent media

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The government is attempting everything it can to make sure that this does not happen, observes Aakar Patel.

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.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

Congress fields Olympian Krishna Poonia from Jaipur Rural LS seat

Congress fields Olympian Krishna Poonia from Jaipur Rural LS seat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

She will contest against Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore.

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

One of the key issues will be tax exemption sought by the ICC for the future global events in India like the 2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup.

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

Centre puts order banning NDTV India for a day on hold

Centre puts order banning NDTV India for a day on hold

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Officials said that the decision has been put on hold till the time the appeal is disposed of.

Will Anupam Kher make a good FTII chief?

Will Anupam Kher make a good FTII chief?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

He replaced Gajendra Chauhan, whose tenure began on a controversial note.

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Despite summons, Republic TV's chief financial officer (CFO) did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said.

Why readymade news on FM radio is a bad idea

Why readymade news on FM radio is a bad idea

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The fear of news tailored by private players is a surprise in the internet age. If news websites, run by any entity, can reach out to everyone, why not radio, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

SC notice to Centre, Amazon Prime Video on plea against Mirzapur

SC notice to Centre, Amazon Prime Video on plea against Mirzapur

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, Amazon Prime Video and Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd on a plea which has alleged that web series Mirzapur has 'completely tarnished' the historical and cultural image of the place by showing it as a 'city of goons'.

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Co-Win app to upgrade, no vaccinations this weekend

Co-Win app to upgrade, no vaccinations this weekend

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

"The country wide vaccination exercise is being exponentially expanded to include those above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with co-morbidities, from March 1.

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Talk of a blackout by other news channels in solidarity remained inconclusive because of the heavy news agenda on that day.

Sushant case: HC notice to Centre on plea over media coverage

Sushant case: HC notice to Centre on plea over media coverage

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The court has now tagged all the three pleas together for a joint hearing on October 8. The latest plea, filed by NGO 'In Pursuit of Justice', sought that the court widen the scope of the Contempt of the Court Act to include any obstructions that could hamper the administration of justice from the time a first information report is registered in a case.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Govt depts to add over 1.4 lakh jobs between 2019 and March 1, 2021

Govt depts to add over 1.4 lakh jobs between 2019 and March 1, 2021

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Over 1.4 lakh jobs are estimated to be created between March 2019 and March 2021 in various central government departments, according to the Union Budget presented on Monday. The strength of government establishments was 32,71,113 as on March 1, 2019, which is estimated to increase to 34,14,226 by the first day of next month - an increase of 1,43,113, it said. The budget documents have given a break-up of the jobs estimated to be created in central government departments between 2019 and March 2021.

7 years jail, Rs 5 lakh fine for attacks on medics

7 years jail, Rs 5 lakh fine for attacks on medics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

It will help protect healthcare service personnel and their living and working premises against violence.

Trai wants spectrum base price slashed by 39%

Trai wants spectrum base price slashed by 39%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended about 39 per cent reduction in the reserve or floor price for the sale of spectrum for mobile services, including the latest 5G offering, as it looked to match revenue expectations with the industry's paying capacity. With large swathes of spectrum remaining unsold in the last two auctions, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended to the government for selling airwaves in all existing bands of 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz and new slots of 600 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz and 24.25-28.5 GHz. It has suggested a lower reserve price for all bands, compared to the prices proposed in the previous recommendations in 2018.

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.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'person through which' prior information on India's air strikes in Balakot in Pakistan in 2019 was made available to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

PIX: Kangna, Dhanush, Vishal Bharadwaj attend National awards

PIX: Kangna, Dhanush, Vishal Bharadwaj attend National awards

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Check out the winners.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

No document needed for NPR: Javadekar

No document needed for NPR: Javadekar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

No proof, no document, no biometric will be needed under it as NPR will be conducted through self-certification, said the minister.

Pix: Mrs and Mr Rahman have fun at Cannes

Pix: Mrs and Mr Rahman have fun at Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2019

They presented the song, Scent Of A Song, from Rahman's directorial debut, Le Musk.

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a complaint to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement Randolph Wills, the Hindu American Foundation has asked the Office of Civil Rights to investigate and determine whether the University of Pennsylvania and its Department of South Asia Studies, South Asia Center created a hostile environment for students and faculty of Indian and Hindu descent, and whether the same entities and individuals misused any federal funds.

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

Sent Rakul's grievances to NBA, issued advisory to channels: Govt to HC

Sent Rakul's grievances to NBA, issued advisory to channels: Govt to HC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) also told Justice Navin Chawla that on October 9 it issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels to adhere to the programme code provided under the Cable Television Networks Rules.

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Bihar, where a bandh had been called, a railway station and a police vehicle were torched, an ambulance attacked and security personnel injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of the agitation, while protesters vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab and blocked roads and rail tracks in West Bengal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.

Prasad says social media platforms should follow Indian law

Prasad says social media platforms should follow Indian law

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A day after his ministry rebuked Twitter for not complying with its orders to take down inflammatory content, Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said social media platforms cannot give differential treatment while handling problems on Capitol Hill and the Red Fort.

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The start of a 'jan andolan' (mass movement) campaign comes in view of upcoming festivals, winter season and opening up of the economy, as a lack of adherence to recommended precautions can increase cases of the infection. Modi said India's coronavirus fight is people-driven and gets great strength from its COVID warriors. He also urged the masses to unite to fight the virus.

Omicron scare: South Africa calls for immediate end to travel ban

Omicron scare: South Africa calls for immediate end to travel ban

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

South Africa will remain on the lowest 'level 1' of its five-level lockdown strategy to fight the COVID-19 pandemic despite the global panic around the detection of the Omicron variant in the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced .