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During the tenure of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, there was a move to establish a broadcasting authority to monitor the inappropriate content on channels. (Representational image)

Centre steps in to regulate bad' content on TV, radio

Till now, television stations and radio channels rely on self-regulatory mechanism.

2 May 2017 1:10 AM IST

Pahlaj Nihalani

Chopped scenes of several movies flood Web, censor seeks help

The CBFC has sought the ministry's guidance and suitable amendment to the Cinematography Act so that such mischief can...

1 May 2017 2:57 AM IST

While initially the plan was to develop selected 54 schools, the government later extended the infrastructure makeover to all its schools in phases. (Photo: PTI)

From 2018, state boards to do away with grace marks

The meeting also decided that all school boards have agreed to introduce a common curriculum for Science and Maths.

25 April 2017 12:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the BJPs Parivartan Sankalp Rally in Ghaziabad. (Photo: PTI)

Surgical hits, note ban to be main focus

The government is also likely to give a comparatively analysis of the NDA three years with the UPA-2 tenure.

23 April 2017 4:16 AM IST

Govt plans to sell idle assets held by ailing Prasar Bharati

The I&B ministry and Prasar Bharati are understood to have completed the process of inventorisation , or the listing of...

17 April 2017 1:01 AM IST

The aim of forming the group is to streamline the content and air quality programmes in Doordarshan.

DD focuses on folklore, state news to reach out to masses

New shows on cuisine, travelogues and celebrity chat shows will also be introduced to make a regional connect.

13 April 2017 3:03 AM IST

Prakash Javadekar (Photo: PTI)

HRD ministry's powers clipped?

Regulatory powers on several subjects taken away from Javadekar in past few weeks.

9 April 2017 2:12 AM IST

Archaeologist Josh Gates visits remote jungles of Cambodia to investigate the ancient Khmer Empire. He looks for a Linga stone that was used by the god-king to incinerate his enemies.

US TV show denied India shoot

The series, Expedition Unknown, investigates legends and mysteries across the world.

5 April 2017 1:52 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in support BJP candidates in Jaunpur. (Photo: PTI)

BJP ropes in private firms to boost South footprint

After massive UP win, Modi govt's focus on Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.

3 April 2017 4:43 AM IST

The Centre feels school education was unlikely to improve unless teachers undergo rigorous and relevant training.

Govt's Bollywood bouquet to counter J&K brickbats

The Children's Film Society of India, an autonomous body under the I&B ministry, is expected to play a leading role in...

26 March 2017 1:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally at Langjing Achouba ground, Imphal West. (Photo: PTI)

BJP to get upper hand in Upper House

The saffron party is now expected to have a majority both in Lok Sabha and RS by the end of next year.

12 March 2017 6:26 AM IST

The aim of forming the group is to streamline the content and air quality programmes in Doordarshan.

Doordarshan panel to junk sub-standard shows

Doordarshan DG Supriya Sahu heads the PRG that has the respective channel heads (ADGs) and other officials as its...

10 March 2017 2:12 AM IST