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Saturday, August 23, 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I&B ministry's draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill threatens to apply outdated TV regulations on the digital realm.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

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

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?