TopicI&B ministry

Topic: I&B ministry

For mysterious reasons, Smriti Irani had put DD’s cash cow in the freezer. It’s back now

Amrita Nayak Dutta - September 10, 2018

The service, which is especially popular in rural India, lost almost Rs 70 crore in revenue due to Irani’s August 2017 decision.

Asked by Modi govt to stop saying ‘Dalit’, TV news channels may take Centre to court

Deeksha Bhardwaj - September 4, 2018

An email exchange within the News Broadcasters Association that has been widely shared on social media has members questioning the 'untenable order'.

Amitabh, Ranbir and Israel on agenda as govt looks forward to a controversy-free IFFI

Amrita Nayak Dutta - August 24, 2018

Last year, under then I&B Minister Smriti Irani, IFFI ran into a controversy over payment-related irregularities.

Why should filmmakers obtain NoCs from govts: Tribunal pulls up censor board

Amrita Nayak Dutta - August 13, 2018

The tribunal, which was hearing an appeal on a documentary on the Jat agitation in Haryana, said the move by the CBFC amounts to ‘abdicating functions’.

India wants Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ censored globally for J&K map

Amrita Nayak Dutta - August 1, 2018

I&B ministry has asked the MEA to raise objections and get the ‘misrepresentation’ removed from the global version of the film.

I&B ministry disbands Smriti Irani-constituted panel to regulate online media

Amrita Nayak Dutta - July 20, 2018

A separate committee under IT ministry will continue deliberating on issues related online media and digital broadcast.

Modi govt moves to make PIB its ‘influencer in chief’ on social media

Amrita Nayak Dutta - July 17, 2018

The PIB will be tasked with selecting stories the govt wants to start discussions on and “subtly” using network of influencers to generate traction.

NFDC may not be shut after all as I&B ministry comes up with a fresh merger plan

Amrita Nayak Dutta - June 29, 2018

Previous I&B minister Smriti Irani had decided to shut it down, but the ministry is now keen on merging two other units with NFDC.

Indian film museum project in Mumbai is turning out to be a movie that is not ending

Amrita Nayak Dutta - May 21, 2018

A panel comprising censor board chief Prasoon Joshi among others submitted an ‘adverse report’ to I&B ministry, that could further delay the project.

I&B minister Rathore may not reverse ‘arbitrary transfer’ of officers by Irani in one go

Amrita Nayak Dutta - May 18, 2018

Transfer orders were issued in November last year, within three months after Smriti Irani took over as I&B minister, purportedly to revamp PIB.

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