News for 'Ministry of Information and Broadcasting'

FTII student on hunger strike hospitalised

FTII student on hunger strike hospitalised

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

One of the three Film and Television Institute of India students on indefinite hunger strike has been hospitalised after his blood sugar levels dropped.

Who owns how much, I&B asks NewsX promoters

Who owns how much, I&B asks NewsX promoters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Indi Media had bought NewsX in January from INX News, reportedly for Rs 50 crore. INX was promoted by ex-Star India CEO Peter Mukerjea and his wife, Indrani Mukerjea, both of whom quit the company with the sale. Indi Media is said to be owned by a clutch of investors led by Vinay Chhajlani, CEO of Webdunia.com India, and promoter of the Hindi daily, Nai Duniya, and by Jehangir S Pocha, former editor of the weekly, Business World.

FDI cap in DTH to go up to 74%

FDI cap in DTH to go up to 74%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Currently, we are planning to construct one animation centre in Pune. We have asked PwC to prepare a detailed report for the same; it should be ready in the next four months.

Railway staff to get 78 days' bonus

Railway staff to get 78 days' bonus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said the Union Cabinet has accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for payment of PLB equivalent to 78 days' wages for 2010-11 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees.

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The agitating students will meet officials from the information and broadcasting ministry on October 1.

April Fool prankster 'announces' dearness allowance hike

April Fool prankster 'announces' dearness allowance hike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Millions of central government employees were taken for a ride on April Fool's Day.

Panel suggests means to curb film piracy

Panel suggests means to curb film piracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The committee on piracy constituted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recommended an amendment to the Cable Television Networks Act. The panel suggested a licensing system for cable operators along the lines of the existing registration mechanism to combat piracy.

Film on Indira Gandhi's assassins WON'T release on Friday

Film on Indira Gandhi's assassins WON'T release on Friday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The government on Thursday barred the release of controversial Punjabi film Kaum De Heere on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination on Friday citing apprehensions of law and order problems in parts of the country.

Govt seeks clarification from AXN

Govt seeks clarification from AXN

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The ministry clarified that AXN is not the only channel, which has been banned.

I&B bans two underwear ads

I&B bans two underwear ads

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

However, the two ads in question were cleared by the Advertising Standards Council of India, the self-regulatory body of the advertising industry.

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Prashant Pathrabe, a 1992 batch officer of IIS, has been given temporary charge as director of the FTII.

Wanted: Translators!

Wanted: Translators!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Alert: Wanted, Delhi-based translators on a casual basis.

Cable operators plan national stir

Cable operators plan national stir

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

No decision yet on Radio City licence issue: DCA

No decision yet on Radio City licence issue: DCA

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

The DCA is still examining the matter of alleged violation of terms and conditions of license agreement by P K Mittal group company Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd and has not conveyed any decision to the government as yet on the issue.

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's wishing the brilliant filmmaker.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

Cheaper tickets for movie-buffs soon

Cheaper tickets for movie-buffs soon

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Depending on the location of theatre in the states, the movie-goers pay anywhere between 40 to 100 per cent tax on a ticket, making India a "highest entertainment taxed" country in the world.

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Intensifying their protest, three students of the Film and Television Institute of India have gone on hunger strike demanding the resignation of Gajendra Chauhan.

Govt may revise uplinking guidelines

Govt may revise uplinking guidelines

Rediff.com12 Jul 2003

The government on Saturday said it would have a re-look at the uplinking guidelines to ensure that the 26 per cent cap on foreign equity is strictly followed and a level playing field maintained.

Govt to go ahead with CAS rollout from Sept 1

Govt to go ahead with CAS rollout from Sept 1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Undeterred by the CAS chaos, the Union Cabinet on Thursday resolved to go ahead with its staggered rollout from September 1, even as it decided to hold further consultations on some legislative proposals to rein in the broadcasters.

RCom-Digicable deal under govt lens

RCom-Digicable deal under govt lens

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Cable and DTH companies cannot hold more than 20 per cent stake in each other.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

This arbitrary dictatorial order must be opposed

This arbitrary dictatorial order must be opposed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

'Ever since Mr Modi has come to power NDTV has been facing inquiries from different agencies of the government.' 'Those close to the ruling party have been openly advocating that the government use all powers to ensure that NDTV shuts shop.'

FM radio auction off air yet again

FM radio auction off air yet again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

The I&B ministry has intimated January 14 and 24 as the new dates for the auction instead of December 29 and January 10.

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'Discussion, dialogue and mutual respect for varied points of view,' is what filmmakers can expect from the Censor Board, its new chief Prasoon Joshi tells Subhash K Jha.

Govt sets up panel to review TRP system

Govt sets up panel to review TRP system

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The Union ministry of information & broadcasting has constituted a committee headed by Amit Mitra, secretary general, FICCI, to review existing television rating point system (TRP) in India and suggest measures to bring in place an effective mechanism for a transparent TRP system in the country.

Stricter norms for foreign channels

Stricter norms for foreign channels

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

The government on Friday made it mandatory for channels downlinking into India to register themselves in the country to have an effective control on their operations and banned any advertising and news programmes designed specifically for Indian audi

Cable industry may move court over CAS 'delay'

Cable industry may move court over CAS 'delay'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The move is significant as the ministry has announced its intention to set up another committee to evaluate the success of CAS in areas where it has been implemented. The committee is likely to submit its report by December.

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

EC clears PM's 'Mann ki Baat' this Sunday with a rider

EC clears PM's 'Mann ki Baat' this Sunday with a rider

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The Election Commission has given a go-ahead to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest episode of Mann ki baat to be aired on Sunday with a rider that it will not carry anything which could be construed as influencing the voters of Bihar.

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

In his letter dated July 6, 2010, Thomas had also advocated a discussion on use of the scarce S-band spectrum with Indian Space Research Organisation in a special meeting attended by representatives of DoT, Department of Space, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, and Indian Meteorological Department.

Star-Tata DTH JV in limbo

Star-Tata DTH JV in limbo

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Ahead of India visit of News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch, the proposal for the direct-to-home venture by Star is shuttling between ministries raising doubts whether the Rs 1,600 crore

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'I am dedicating this award to each and every brave soldier of our country and their families.'

Panel to set norms for film financing

Panel to set norms for film financing

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

The government has constituted a high-powered committee, headed by Planning Commission Member NK Singh, to set new guidelines for regulating film financing.

Big B to host Modi government's 2-year anniv event at India Gate

Big B to host Modi government's 2-year anniv event at India Gate

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The government is organising the event-- Zara Muskura Do (Smile Please)-- which will have several performances and programmes highlighting its "achievements".