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Friday, November 28, 2025
TopicMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Topic: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Modi govt drops ‘surveillance’ clauses in fresh search for social media partner 

I&B ministry is looking for a private firm to handle its social media accounts. Multiple attempts earlier were foiled by clauses that raised privacy concerns.

Modi govt will soon publish a magazine in 13 languages to highlight its achievements

The fortnightly magazine will be called ‘New India Samachar’, and will be published by the Bureau of Outreach Communication. It has got delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Home ministry can withdraw security clearance to TV channels under new draft guidelines

The I&B ministry has released draft amendments to guidelines for private satellite TV channels, and sought suggestions from stakeholders within 15 days.

Ramayan on DD: Best way to keep India’s elderly indoors or show the young TV beyond Netflix?

Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, which was a rage in the late 1980s, has made a comeback at a time when the 21-day lockdown has forced people indoors.

Ensure print, electronic media operate smoothly during lockdown: I&B ministry to states, UTs

In letter to states and UTs, I&B ministry says proper functioning of media is required to create awareness, provide vital information and prevent spread of fake news.

Within hours of ban, govt allows Malayalam channels Asianet News, MediaOne TV back on air

The channels were banned for 48 hours for their coverage of the Delhi riots, with the I&B ministry stating that they had violated the Cable TV Act.

Malayalam channels MediaOne TV, Asianet News banned for 48 hours over Delhi riots coverage

I&B ministry has banned two Malayalam channels for 48 hours, stating that their reports sided “towards a particular community” among other violations.

Modi govt has new info push — Davos-like summit for Indian media, entertainment industries

I&B Ministry’s vision plan also includes vernacular push, opening shooting floors for foreign films, audio-visual content on India’s ‘success stories’.

‘Backdoor censorship’ — filmmakers say Mumbai fest rejected movies critical of Modi govt

Anand Patwardhan, Pankaj Rishi and others accused the information and broadcasting ministry of practising absolute control in the selection process.

Modi govt to publish book on refugees to counter ‘anti-Muslim’ image amid CAA protests

Govt plans to publish the book in Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish, besides Hindi and English, so that the stories can reach people across the world.

On Camera

No country built rare earths resilience alone. India must take lessons from Japan, Taiwan

Ventures by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan illustrate how the race for REE security is accelerating, powered by both geopolitical tension and industrial strategy.

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.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.