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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Topic: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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.

Wanted for I&B ministry: Pvt companies to execute media campaigns & events for Modi govt

BECIL, a PSU under the I&B ministry, has invited bids from private firms who could be hired by the government as and when needed to plan and run specific campaigns.

Modi govt seeks details from Netflix, Amazon, news sites under new digital media rules

I&B ministry issues notice with 3 separate forms — for print/TV outlets with digital arms, digital-only news portals, and OTT platforms. Info has to be filed in 15 days.

‘India not alone to suffer second wave’ — message Modi govt wants to send to repair its image

I&B ministry says its daily meeting are routine and are meant to review functioning of the media units, says it is not aimed at countering any 'adverse media publicity'.

Modi govt irked by ‘misuse of RTI to extract news, discredit’ it. Has a plan to counter it

Govt is set to informally ask senior officials to respond to RTI applications ‘in totality’, and explain all circumstances in detail to eliminate the scope of ‘interpretation’.

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China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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?