Information and Broadcasting Ministry
Curbing a streaming flow
With OTT platforms coming under the purview of the I&B Ministry, content creators are hoping for a balanced approach
Fake news more dangerous than paid news; media must follow self-regulation: Javadekar
Several countries all over the world have been affected by the fake news menace
No complaint about non-adherence to channels pricing norms received by TRAI: I&B ministry
As per new regulations, every broadcaster is required to offer all its channels on a-la-carte basis and declare MRP per month.
Ensure contents of NaMo TV verified by certification panel: EC to Delhi CEO
The EC has also asked the CEO to inform whether the political contents were at anytime cleared by the certification committee.
SC refuses to entertain plea challenging usage of word 'dalit' by media
The petitioners said that Ministry, by erasing term ‘Dalit’ from public debate, creats false impression that the term itself is derogatory.
On social media regulation, SC says its like setting up 'surveillance state'
The top court on Friday took a strong note of the I&B Ministry's decision to set up a social media hub for monitoring online data.
Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Govt
According to amended rules, publication, telecast of fake news would result in 6-month-suspension of journalist in first violation.
Smriti Irani responds to Cong on measures against ‘fake’ news
Cong asked who will determine if a reported news item is 'fake' and showed apprehension that rules might be misused to harass reporters.
Smriti Irani attacks Rahul on data privacy issue, to make announcement on digital news policy
In another jibe at Gandhi, she called herself a 'self-made woman' and said her identity is not defined by who her father is.
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.