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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicI& B Ministry

Topic: I& B Ministry

Stop airing ‘misleading’ Naaptol & Sensodyne ads, govt tells private TV channels

Nidhi Khare, head of Central Consumer Protection Authority, a statutory body that protects consumers’ rights, says both firms did not submit data to substantiate their claims.

Modi govt goes all out for bumper footfall in 1st Amarnath Yatra post-370 scrapping & Covid

Govt hopes for double the footfall of last Amarnath Yatra in 2019, which was curtailed ahead of scrapping of Article 370. The 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to Covid.

‘India to be nuked’, ‘drops 750 bombs in Pakistan’: What made govt block 22 YouTube channels

In a statement, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed that 18 of the blocked channels were based in India, while four were based in Pakistan.

I&B ministry orders blocking of 20 YouTube channels, 2 websites running ‘anti-India’ content

The ministry said the channels & websites belong to a 'coordinated disinformation network' operating from Pakistan and spreading fake news about sensitive subjects related to India.

Govt amends Cable TV Network Rules to redress complaints against content of programmes

The new rules stipulate a three-layer mechanism — self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies and an oversight mechanism by the central government.

Centre approves Rs 5 lakh assistance to families of 67 journalists who died of Covid

In FY 2020-21, Centre provided assistance to families of 41 journalists who died of Covid, and extended the assistance to families of 26 more journalists on Thursday.

GoM urges Modi govt to use ‘favourable’ journalists & ‘pool of spin doctors’ to push its line

A Group of Ministers has suggested tracking 50 ‘negative influencers who discredit the government’ & encouraging 50 ‘positive influencers’ who project govt work in 'right perspective'.

Jingle, articles, TV shows — Modi govt’s big plan to publicise 1st toy fair for local industry

Multimedia campaign will include new jingle, articles in newspapers, interviews & discussions on state-owned broadcasters. Private FM channels will be engaged too.

Modi got over 1,000 hours of AIR coverage as PM, 6 times more than Manmohan

Modi’s foreign visits got 321 hours of airtime, over 11 times the number for Manmohan Singh. Officials say this is because Modi has been a more ‘active’ PM.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?