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Govt aware of news publishers’ concerns vis-à-vis Big Tech: IT minister

Though the Indian government didn’t commit in parliament on a law mandating news publishers to be paid by big tech companies that earn ad revenues riding their content, it did, however, admit that regular meetings with stakeholders are held to explore whether existing rules need amendments.


DD shows popular; AIR FM bests many pvt. stations: Minister

DD shows popular; AIR FM bests many pvt. stations: Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday that pubcasters Doordarshan and All India Radio were faring well vis-à-vis competition from private sector broadcasting, with AIR’s FM channels having larger listenership compared to private sector FM stations.

“Pra...