News for 'Ministry of Information and Broadcasting'

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Government websites across ministries, including that of the Prime Minister's Office, suffered outages due to "malfunctioning" on Wednesday evening and were restored after a few hours.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The students will now be meeting Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore next week.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doordarshan not to telecast India-SA Tests

Doordarshan not to telecast India-SA Tests

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Around 120 billion Doordarshan viewers will not be able to watch the upcoming India-South Africa three Test match series starting March 26, as the government on Monday decided not to declare the series as sporting event of national importance.

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Unhappy with the coverage related to hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yaqub Memon by three leading news broadcasters, Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued show-cause notice to them, asking why action should not be taken against them.

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.

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.

Govt to rationalise tax on DTH, cable companies

Govt to rationalise tax on DTH, cable companies

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

To rationalise the entertainment tax levied on the direct-to-home (DTH) companies and the cable operators by the state governments and also to encourage the cable industry to switch to the use of advanced optical fibre cable instead of the copper wire cables, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up two sub-committees.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

Here's how PM Modi knows mood of the nation

Here's how PM Modi knows mood of the nation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

To keep Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed about the mood of the nation, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has begun sending his office an analysis of the latest trends on social media.

IFFI chief Sujoy Ghosh quits over Nude and S Durga

IFFI chief Sujoy Ghosh quits over Nude and S Durga

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The pulling out of films S Durga and Nude from the 48th edition of IFFi did not go well with the director.

High court stays Govt order to run apology on Khatron ke Khiladi

High court stays Govt order to run apology on Khatron ke Khiladi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The show is set to air on Colors.

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.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

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.

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%.

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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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.

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.

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

Twitter has apologised in writing for 'Ladakh in China' error: Lekhi

Twitter has apologised in writing for 'Ladakh in China' error: Lekhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

"They have apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and have sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020," she added.

Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'

Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

In a statement, the streamer said it "deeply regrets" the fact that viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable and added that those have already been removed.