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Thursday, April 25, 2024
TopicMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Topic: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Netflix & Modi govt collaborate for video series on ‘women change-makers’

By 15 August, Netflix will release around 30 videos for the I&B Ministry. There is also a plan to push more content on 'freedom struggle' through the streaming platform.

Why govt has blocked 16 YouTube ‘news’ channels from India & Pakistan in 2nd crackdown in a month

The YouTube channels had a cumulative viewership of 68 crore. Earlier this month, government issued orders for blocking another 22 'YouTube news channels'.

I&B Ministry warns mainstream TV news against using ‘unparliamentary language and hyperbole’

An advisory from the ministry cites TV news debates using ‘unverified claims’ and ‘fabricated pictures’. It cites two recent coverages — Jahangirpuri and Russia-Ukraine conflict.

‘A’ in Rajasthan but ‘U/A’ in Kerala: Film-makers want censorship to be sensitivity-centric

Representatives from various film bodies held a meeting with I&B Ministry to suggest changes in India's film certification process, including keeping pace with OTT.

India bans 22 YouTube channels for ‘peddling lies’ about security, foreign policies

The I&B Ministry said they used templates and logos of TV new channels to look authentic, some social media accounts were coordinated from Pakistan.

Why section of PIB officials are peeved with their new boss

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

I&B ministry to form to review existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme

The 12-member committee will revise the quantum of ex-gratia payment in case of death as well as in other cases under the scheme, the ministry said Thursday.

IAS officer Apurva Chandra appointed as Information and Broadcasting secretary

Chandra, a 1988-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, is currently Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Tougher piracy controls, Centre’s certification power — what film certification bill changes

The draft, which has been questioned by filmmakers, comes just weeks after the Modi government abolished the Film Certificate Appellate Tribunal.

I&B ministry seeks public feedback on changes to how films are certified & punishing piracy

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill proposes to fine film piracy with jail term and fine and I&B has asked the general public to send their comments on the draft bill by 2 July.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.