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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
TopicOnline media

Topic: online media

Angry CAs, Deepika’s flings & Sharmin Segal. OTT controversies that stole the show in 2024

ThePrint rounded up some of the more controversial shows on OTT. Sometimes, the behind-the-scenes gossip is juicier than the plot twists.

Meta tests in Canada to limit news access on Facebook, Instagram

Meta had, in March, warned it would end availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if proposed bill ‘Online News Act’ was passed in its current form.

Modi govt’s new IT rules don’t empower consumers, but expand State power over online content

The new govt guidelines for online content are a mixed bag that meets some expectations, but fall short on others and reflect the lack of a consultative approach.

Modi govt plans media policy to ensure people get its message right

The draft policy, which awaits clearance by I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar, focuses on ensuring a multimedia approach to the message put out by govt. 

Modi cabinet allows 100% FDI in coal mining, 26% in online news media

Cabinet also decides to relax the current FDI norms for single-brand retail and ease sourcing norms, apart from clearing a proposal for 75 new medical colleges.

Think you can tell what’s fake on the internet? Think again

Experts say if you have what's called 'digital media literacy', you're less likely to be fooled on the internet. This study throws up some interesting insights.

Postcard, Indiatimes in Poynter list of 513 ‘fake news’ websites

Postcard & Indiatimes are yet to issue statements on the Poynter list, which seeks to name websites that carry 'false or misleading information'.

Elections on its mind, Modi govt won’t give accreditation to web journalists anytime soon

Sources say Modi govt is wary of the ‘inclination’ of journalists; besides, I&B ministry has more important work in lead-up to 2019 elections.

I&B ministry disbands Smriti Irani-constituted panel to regulate online media 

A separate committee under IT ministry will continue deliberating on issues related online media and digital broadcast.

On Camera

What would it take for a European reset to succeed?

Insulted and bullied by Donald Trump, European leaders are asking where they go from here. The right choice isn’t to kneel or fight back, but to disengage.

India & EU announce “mother of all trade deals”. This is why it matters

Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.

From action near Myanmar to hand-to-hand combat in Kishtwar, meet this year’s gallantry award winners

Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.