After debate over salaries, Prasar Bharti CEO defends Smriti Irani

The Wire had earlier claimed that the delay in release of funds was due to alleged standoff between the Prasar Bharati and the I&B ministry.

I&B refuses salary for DD, AIR staff after ministry's proposal denied

Prasar Bharati refused to yield to the ministry’s demand at its February 15 meeting, claiming the order was totally “illegal”, the source added.

The Board also deferred the proposal by the information and broadcasting ministry to appoint a serving IAS officer as member of Prasar Bharati.

The initiative would put India in the league of countries like the UK and China whose public broadcasters reach a number of countries.

It is understood that the move comes with an aim to compete with the private channels and give the news presentation a professional outlook.

The award-winning artist has also worked with Doordarshan Kendra for over a decade.

The court had asked Doordarshan to telecast educational show on perils of the Blue Whale game.

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra after hearing the plea observed that it was a national problem.

The Narendra Modi government has decided to promote “tourism for all” and improve tourist mov-ement inside the country.

Apart from English, Hindi, and Marathi films being a part of the showcase, there will be foreign language films showcased as well.