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PCI issues show-cause notice to Caravan over story on army’s ‘torture of civilians’ in Poonch

Months after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed The Caravan magazine to take down its story on the Indian army’s “torture and murder of civilians” in Poonch and Rajaouri of Jammu, the Press Council of India has sent a show-cause notice to the media outlet.

Netflix India's head summoned by Iɫ Ministry over 'IC 814' web series

The content head of OTT platform Netflix has been summoned on September 3 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Read further on Dynamite News :

Govt withdraws broadcast bill, extends window for suggestions

Govt withdraws broadcast bill, extends window for suggestions

The ministry of information and broadcasting on Monday has reportedly withdrawn the latest draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024.

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India’s new broadcast bill now has compliance requirements for YouTubers and Instagrammers

Online streaming services, social media accounts and online video creators, from across the globe, might come under the regulation of the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) according to the latest version of the country’s proposed Broadcast Bill. The proposed changes in the Bill will have significant implications for…

Producers push back on cinema accessibility guidelines

Film producers’ associations pushed back earlier this year on accessibility guidelines proposed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to make cinemas more accessible to the visually and hearing impaired.

Centre orders The Caravan to take down article on Army ‘torture and murder’ in Jammu

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered The Caravan magazine to take down a story it published on the subject of the Army’s alleged “torture and murder of civilians in a restive Jammu.” The Caravan says it will challenge the order. The article that was part of a series…

MIB directs The Caravan to take down story on army’s ‘torture, murder of civilians’ in Jammu

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed The Caravan magazine to take down one of its stories within 24 hours. The take-down order was issued under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

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Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, proposes self-classification of programmes by broadcasters

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, proposes self-classification of programmes by broadcasters

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 proposes self-classification of programmes by broadcasters with relevant rating based on content descriptors. Access control measures for restricted viewing and accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities are also provided. Designation of disability grievance redressal officer and penalty for violation of guidelines are proposed.

Key amendments to Cable TV Network Rules 1994 introduced to streamline MSO registration

Key amendments to Cable TV Network Rules 1994 introduced to streamline MSO registration

The amendments signify a positive step towards modernizing and optimizing the cable television and broadband sectors in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

TV news must ‘refrain’ from giving platform to ‘terrorists, banned outfits’: I&B ministry advisory

TV news must ‘refrain’ from giving platform to ‘terrorists, banned outfits’: I&B ministry advisory

TV news channels must “refrain” from giving platform to persons facing “charges of serious crimes, including terrorism” and those belonging to banned organisations, the ministry of information and broadcasting stated in an advisory for private satellite TV channels.

Doordarshan celebrates its 64th foundation day

Doordarshan celebrates its 64th foundation day

Initially, DD was a part of the All India Radio. On April 1, 1976, it transformed to become a separate department in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and later came under Prasar Bharati.

Govt allotted 40% of publicity funds of ministries to Central Bureau of Communication: I&B ministry

Govt allotted 40% of publicity funds of ministries to Central Bureau of Communication: I&B ministry

The finance ministry has placed 40 percent of the publicity budget of 12 ministries or departments with the Central Bureau of Communication under the ministry of information and broadcasting, the government has told the Lok Sabha.

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Government blocked 635 URLs, including 120 YouTube-based news channels, since December 2021 for publishing fake news and content not in interest of sovereignty and integrity of India

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