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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Topic: FM Radio

107.4 FM, a Noida radio station only for its villages, workers and the poor

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Film City in Noida's Sector 16, the community radio station 107.4 FM at Marwah Studios is weaving a new story of a collective identity.

FM Rainbow — one-stop shop for songs, news & a comfort companion for millennials

AIR launched FM Rainbow Delhi in 1993. Conceived as a channel featuring entertainment & information, it soon became a go-to station for youth for their daily dose of pop culture.

Industry report calls for digital radio revamp, says it can help broadcast sector double revenues

Digital radio was first introduced in India in 2007 but 15 years later, only AIR is equipped to use it. A recent report suggests how India could boost the use of DRM technology. 

Run ‘public interest’ announcements for 1 hr daily or face penalty — Modi govt tells pvt radio

Released on 6 July by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, govt advisory says the announcements will be dictated by the central and state governments.

How Radio Mewat helped dispel Covid myths and more in India’s most ‘backward’ district

Nine months into the pandemic, Radio Mewat is still keeping its listeners informed about how the pandemic is shaping, and also local events in the district.

How FM Radio spread positivity and created a sense of community during the lockdown

At-home audiences increased by 22 per cent in lockdown as stations emerged as a source of local news & feel-good stories.

Emotional emails & offers to crowdfund — how fans tried to keep BBC Hindi radio on air

The service fell silent last month with its last transmission on 31 January. The BBC management now plans to boost its digital and TV presence.

Modi govt to hold auctions for third batch of FM stations, industry unhappy with base price

The base price had led to a dismal response in the auction of the second batch when a number of private players stayed away.  

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.