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Saturday, November 2, 2024
TopicMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Topic: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Modi govt announces tough, new rules to regulate social media, OTT platforms & digital news

Digital news, OTT platforms are required to follow broad content guidelines meant for TV & print media, while social media platforms should set up redressal systems for complaints.

Contemplating ‘some action’ on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC

The plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia sought a proper institution for the monitoring and management of content on OTT and digital media platforms.

Modi govt is considering a new law to oversee news on TV and digital platforms

There are currently no legislative provisions governing online news or OTT platforms, with self-regulation or industry oversight being the order of the day.

Cable TV code could be the model as Modi govt drafts guidelines for OTT content

I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar said last month govt is going to bring out guidelines for OTT platforms in India, and that it has been receiving ‘a lot of complaints’.

I&B ministry allocated Rs 4,071 crore in Budget 2021-22, Rs 303 crore less than last fiscal

The allocation for public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has been reduced to Rs 2,640.11 crore from Rs 2,889.36 crore in 2020-21.

I&B ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime after BJP leader demands ban on ‘Tandav’

The show, starring Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia among others, is courting controversy for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities.

Road map soon for OTT players like Netflix, Zee 5 to help make content code ‘clearer’

New guidelines from industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India will bring 'greater transparency' to self-regulatory code for streaming platforms, address govt concerns.

Govt’s new DTH rules silent on which NaMo TV-like entities can be run on platform channels

New policy states such channels will be capped, and DTH players will have to pay registration fee. It doesn’t provide more details, but ministry says these channels can't be rented.

Article 370, farm laws, NEP — Modi govt plans booklet to showcase major reforms since 2014

The PIB and the Bureau of Outreach Communication will compile the key reforms sent across by ministries & departments, and then print the booklet after finalising its format. 

Draft National Broadcasting Policy coming soon, says top I&B ministry official

Additional Secretary Neerja Sekhar said stakeholders will also be consulted soon on a policy for animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC).

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.