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TopicMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Topic: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

‘Moment of pride’, Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from space, shares resolution

During a cabinet briefing, Union Minister Vaishnaw said the recent Axiom-4 mission elevates India's global standing in space exploration & offers a glimpse into future space missions.

Government issues advisory to OTT platforms against streaming Pakistani content

The Ministry of Information and Broadcast advisory further emphasised that intermediaries be cautious not to share content threatening India's unity, integrity, security, or sovereignty.

Madras HC directs Centre to unblock Ananda Vikatan website after removal of Modi cartoon

Court yet to decide whether cartoon comes under freedom of speech & expression, or affects friendly foreign ties. Judge directs media outlet to temporarily remove cartoon.

In political crosshairs over a Modi cartoon, Tamil media giant Vikatan has a long history of defiance

Before the current crackdown on Vikatan by BJP-led Centre, past AIADMK & DMK-led state govts have also taken it to court for defaming their leaders & parties over cartoons, articles.

I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says stricter laws needed to curb ‘vulgar’ content on social media

The minister said editorial checks on online platforms were scarce, which proliferated ‘uncontrolled expression, which often includes vulgar content’.

Ministry of I&B, AYUSH collaborate for International Day of Yoga celebration

The Ministry of I&B's New Media Wing (NMW) is also planning activities like 'Yoga with Family' contests on their social media accounts.

What Modi govt’s advisory to private TV channels on airing content of ‘national importance’ says

Sports channels exempt from obligation of public service broadcasting, says I&B ministry. Broadcasters to submit monthly reports on Broadcast Seva Portal by 7th of each month.

Centre asks TV to show ‘good taste & decency’ while reporting violence against women, children

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory Monday after noticing ‘several instances of lack of discretion by television channels’.

Centre tells FM radio channels to avoid content glorifying drugs, gun culture and alcohol

In an advisory, the govt said radio channels would be punished if they violated the diktat; it wants private channels to follow the same advertisement & programme codes as All India Radio.

Women empowerment, farming — now, news channels must show 30-min ‘public interest’ content daily

The Union Cabinet approved the amended policy guidelines for satellite TV news channels Wednesday. This is the first time that changes have been made to the rules since 2011.

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Economist DR Pendse’s 7-point plan to cut expenditure & control budget deficit

Revenue generation is not the answer for us. In fact, it aggravates the malady. We must concentrate on curbing expenditure, wrote DR Pendse in 2000.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.