MIB’s new digital ad policy to help govt. widen online outreach

78 MSO licenses cancelled, surrendered

The licences of 78 MSOs were either cancelled by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting or surrendered by the companies concerned, according to Indian government data.

As on March 1, 2021, there were 1,715 registered MSOs in India of which six were granted licences to operate in Ja...


Prasad, Javadekar blame industry for failing to self regulate

Prasad, Javadekar blame industry for failing to self regulate

The Indian government blamed the social media and OTT platforms today in failing to come up with effective self regulatory mechanisms on disputable content despite nudges and consultations and this forced the government’s hand in coming out with a broad set of rules to guide the industry. While Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakas...


Court seeks govt. clarity on penalties & ad code for TV channels

Court seeks govt. clarity on penalties & ad code for TV channels

The Delhi high court has sought India’s Central government opinion on whether there’s a uniform policy on imposing penalties on TV channels for breaching the 'Programme Code’ or 'Advertising Code’ under The Cable Television Network Rules.

The order to submit a reply was passed by Jus...


Prasar Bharati to air Women’s NBA, NBA G on DD Sports

Prasar Bharati looks to fill up vacant board seat

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has invited applications from eligible persons for consideration for appointment to the post of Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India), a Corporation set up by The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990. The post is s...


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एनबीएफ ने सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय को पत्र लिखकर की यह मांग

न्यूज़ ब्रॉडकास्टर्स फेडरेशन (एनबीएफ) ने मांग की है कि ब्रॉडकास्ट ऑडियंस रिसर्च कॉउंसिल (बार्क) इंडिया न्यूज़ चैनल्स की रेटिंग को तत्काल प्रभाव से लागु करे। इसके लिए एनबीएफ ने सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय को पत...