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18 OTTs Banned for Telecasting Pornography

18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media accounts associated with them have been disabled for public access in India

15 Mar 2024 2:06 AM

"The account @Mib_india has been restored. This is for the information of all the followers," tweeted the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. (ANI Photo)

I&B Ministry's Twitter account compromised; control restored after few minutes

The hackers renamed the Ministry's account as 'Elon Musk' and posted some tweets which were later deleted

12 Jan 2022 1:23 PM

Additionally, the channels were also asked to ‘abide by the provisions contained in Programme & Advertising Codes prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and rules framed.

Toeing the line

I&B’s advisory to TV channels over the portrayal of children in reality shows has been welcomed across quarters.

19 Jun 2019 1:31 AM

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said its DTH arm Bharti Telemedia has received government's approval for transfer of its 15 per cent stake to private equity firm Warburg Pincus.

Airtel gets govt nod to offload 15 pc stake in DTH arm to Warburg Pincus

The said approval has been granted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

29 Aug 2018 12:49 PM

The sources said the study will help the government to understand which medium to be used for publicising a particular state scheme for better impact. (Photo: ANI)

I&B Ministry to study impact of government advertising on people

The initiative comes ahead of the crucial 2019 Lok Sabha elections for which the government is expected to reach out to the people.

18 Jun 2018 2:48 PM

The amendments to widen the scope of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 are based on the observations made by a parliamentary standing committee and recommendations from the National Commission for Women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indecent depiction of women on digital platforms proposed to be made punishable

The amendments have been proposed keeping in mind the recent technological advancement in the field of communications.

05 Jun 2018 8:24 AM

In a departure from tradition, the function, held at Vigyan Bhavan, was divided into two phases. (Photo: PTI)

I&B Ministry may send national film awards to 50 'protesting' winners via post

Many winners decided to 'boycott' the award ceremony over the president handing over the honour to only a select set of winners.

06 May 2018 10:50 AM

Prasar Bharati CEO SS Vempati put out another tweet which read, "Rs 208 crores were released by @prasarbharati towards salaries for on 28th February 2018 from IEBR reserves." (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Prasar Bharati released Rs 208 cr for staff salaries from reserves, says CEO

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

05 Mar 2018 8:29 AM

HC can’t revoke film certification after CBFC nod

In its order the Bench said the high court should not have undertaken a piece-meal analysis of the movie.

17 Dec 2017 6:54 AM

The government said its decision was based on rules stating that no advertisements which “endanger the safety of children or create in them any interest in unhealthy practices” should be allowed. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Twitter reacts to govt's restrictions on condom ads on TV

Twitter was quick to react with many people pointing out the redundancy of such a move.

12 Dec 2017 10:43 AM

The Government provides free condoms under its community-based AIDS prevention program. (Photo: Pixabay | File)

Inappropriate for children: Govt imposes restrictions on condom ads on TV

I&B said condom advertisements will now be allowed only between 10 pm and 6 am to avoid exposing children to such material.

12 Dec 2017 10:05 AM

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