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Monday, December 1, 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I&B ministry's draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill threatens to apply outdated TV regulations on the digital realm.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

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.