TopicDigital Media

Topic: Digital Media

Paid news not recent concept, Bihar saw it 35 years ago. But Germany, China, US started it

Alok Mehta - 8 May, 2021

In ‘Power, Press and Politics’, Alok Mehta gives us an insider account of the workings of the Indian media — both print and electronic.

News portals challenge new Modi govt rules for digital media, say it’s beyond scope of IT Act

Apoorva Mandhani - 9 March, 2021

The petition challenges the new rules as being ‘beyond the powers’ of the Information Technology Act 2000, under which they were issued.

The meaning of govt’s new IT rules for OTT, digital media & the serious concerns they raise

ThePrint Team - 2 March, 2021

In episode 693 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta calls the new IT rules for OTT and digital media a 'government takeover of journalism and free speech'.

India has barely exited recession. Boost vaccination programme to better GDP

ThePrint Team - 26 February, 2021

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Channels debate new digital and social media guidelines, NewsNation worries about PFI

Angana Chakrabarti - 26 February, 2021

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

This is how Modi govt’s new rules will regulate digital media and OTT content

Amrita Nayak Dutta - 25 February, 2021

The rules borrow heavily from the existing regulations and structure governing the television media, including content codes and grievance redressal structure.

Modi govt announces tough, new rules to regulate social media, OTT platforms & digital news

Amrita Nayak Dutta - 25 February, 2021

Digital news, OTT platforms are required to follow broad content guidelines meant for TV & print media, while social media platforms should set up redressal systems for complaints.

Modi govt’s plan to regulate digital media can hobble a growing industry if not done well

Ritwija Darbari - 16 December, 2020

Until now, government's regulation of Indians' viewing habit and preferences applied to film and TV, with concerns focussed on national security. Digital streaming is uncharted territory.

India’s FDI rules for digital media begs one question — do we benefit from fewer news outlets?

Aayush Soni - 11 December, 2020

Due to this new FDI policy, India will see international investments directed towards entertainment websites rather than those that provide news.

Modi govt asks digital news sites to give ownership details in a month, meet FDI cap in 2021

Amrita Nayak Dutta - 16 November, 2020

FDI cap for digital news media is 26%. I&B ministry notice comes days after it brought such sites & platforms like Netflix & Hotstar under its jurisdiction.

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Will US craft a new oil compact with Saudi Arabia? Joe Biden may have to eat his own words

Praveen Swami - 29 June, 2022

Like many, India will be anxiously watching the US-Saudi Arabia summit in Jeddah—knowing its fate is tied to the decisions King Salman and Joe Biden make.