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Over 40 streamers, 1,800 digi news publishers given info: MIB

More than 40 OTT platforms and 1,800 digital news publishers have given requisite information to the Indian government under the new digital regulations, according to Minister of Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur.

Thakur furnished these details in Lok Sabha (Lower House of...

Cinematograph Act under review, but no final decision taken: Govt

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Friday apprised his fellow parliamentarians that proposed amendments to the Cinematograph Act had not been finalized and were more aimed at streamlining the process of film certification and not targeting freedom of speech.

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Digital media ethics code citizen-centric: MIB

The Digital Media Ethics Code for OTT platforms and digital news publishers keeps the citizen at the heart of the grievance redressal mechanism, according to Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).

He added that the rules establish a soft touch ...

MIB warns distributors on DD, parliament TV channels

The Indian government has warned distribution platforms, including MSOs and LCOs, non-carriage of pubcaster Doordarshan and parliament channels will attract penal action against them.

“All Multi-System Operators and Cabl...

MIB registers BCCC as a self regulatory body

The Cable TV Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 were notified on 17 June New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) has registered the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) as a self-regulatory body for redressal of grievances against the non-news television channels under the Cable TV Networks (Amendment) Rules,...

Anurag Thakur takes charge at MIB; so does junior minister

With lots on his plate --- ranging from implemented amendments to Cable TV Rules to content moderation for OTT platforms to an under-discussion new broadcast policy --- the new Minister of Information and Broadcasting,

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Context as heard today has far-fetching implication for 'Indian media progression', as the two sides have finally one interest to deliver "better content generated by one side of Channel entities", while at the other end, the respected Regulator feels "obliged to keep the Price-line for Customer protection"; its the epic battle of perception - where the risk-factor is clear, that optimal pricing pattern may force inferior content to be delivered and that may lead to lower customer satisfaction to reject in the long run. Multiple expression from TRAI read regularly about hem keenly pushing the larger factor of customer interest as obligation by Parliamentary charter in most competitive market-place, as its emerging now, looks to many including me as somewhat like paradox; it may easily prove couner-productive and the enthusiasm from Content-trade may get watered down and the business economics may fail, without getting into the details of actual contesting outlook or the valued opinion expressed in the said session as they are the final authority for balancing these sensitive factors, without taking either side but effectively catalysing the dynamics, during such verdict, which would be further contested in near future, at superior forum of appeal...

Amit Dev, Media Advisor

“India lives in several centuries at the same time, Content is king…distribution is god…that play of god and king will continue but differentiation of content will play a critical part in decision making.”

Megha Tata, South Asia MD, Discovery Communications

“Backed by our network’s longstanding legacy of journalistic independence, credibility, and high standards of ethical journalism, we were always confident that ABP Nadu would be successful in connecting meaningfully with the Tamilars. But the fact that it has started garnering these numbers in justtwo weeks since its launch - is a moment of immense pride for all of us. Our entire team has worked dedicatedly towards ensuring that the viewers’ get the most-accurate predictions and the most credible election coverage on all platforms of ABP. I’m happy to see that Tamil viewers, too, have so much faith in ourcontent.”

Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network said

“GTPL Hathway consistently delivered on key KPIs, despite lockdown and restrictions in FY21. The highlight of FY21 was the growth in subscription revenues for both CATV and broadband business, strong profitability, net-debt free status, geographical expansion, healthy balance sheet and improved return ratios.”