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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TopicInformation and broadcasting

Topic: information and broadcasting

India’s digital economy isn’t broken. What is I&B ministry fixing by bringing OTT under it?

I&B ministry's draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill threatens to apply outdated TV regulations on the digital realm.

From free speech & ‘vague language’ to pop-up ads — RS committee grills ministry over IT Rules

Rajya Sabha Committee on Subordinate Legislation summoned Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for discussion on the controversial IT Rules, posing 7 detailed questions.

With new govt order, Zee can no longer broadcast 10 of its regional channels on DD Free Dish

In an order Friday, the I&B ministry said Zee accessed DD Free Dish’s vast audiences without paying necessary auction fees. This comes after competitors raised the issue with govt.

‘Healthy fear’ of Covid — Modi govt has a new pandemic communication pitch

The campaign could include videos, sound bites from celebrities and influencers, encouraging vaccination and urging people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Modi govt allows Sudarshan News ‘UPSC jihad’ episode to air, says can’t pre-censor TV shows

I&B Ministry called the controversy surrounding the Sudarshan News show a ‘peculiar situation’ where the programme has drawn complaints on the basis of its promo.

Facebook not among those eligible to get central govt ads but Google, Twitter make the cut

Modi govt devised a policy for social media ads in May. Before the new policy kicked in, no social media firm was eligible to directly get advertisements from Centre.

Bust fake news, ensure positive Covid-19 media coverage: Task for new govt empowered group

The empowered group on information, communication and public awareness has been set up alongside 10 other committees by the home ministry.

TalkPoint: Should it be the govt’s business to determine what’s fake news and punish journalists?

Experts weigh on the government's decision to penalise accredited journalists for publishing and broadcasting 'fake news'

On Camera

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.