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Sunday, November 3, 2024
TopicDigital news

Topic: digital news

Keep us out of new rules for online content, print & TV media groups tell Modi govt

The representatives interacted with I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar through a video conference Thursday. Javadekar said he has taken note of the suggestions.

Run info campaign so viewers know digital media rules, make informed choice: Panel of MPs

New rules mandated online media, OTT players to follow existing codes meant for television & print media. A parliamentary panel seeks its implementation.

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

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

Modi govt is considering a new law to oversee news on TV and digital platforms

There are currently no legislative provisions governing online news or OTT platforms, with self-regulation or industry oversight being the order of the day.

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

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.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.