In response to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's recent advisory urging endorsers and influencers to refrain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms, Anuraag Saxena, CEO of the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), has issued a statement co...
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MIB cautions on spread of unverified info on Ayodhya Temple
In the context of the upcoming celebration across India, of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya on 22nd January, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has observed that certain unverified, provocative and fake messages are being spread, especially on social media, which can disturb communal harmony and public o...
India to increase foreign production incentives to 40%
Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur yesterday said that India will increase the incentive for foreign film production in the country to 40 percent of the expenses incurred...
MIB advises TV channels against showcasing people facing criminal charges
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Thursday issued an advisory to television channels, more specifically news channels, urging them to exercise caution when featuring individuals who are facing charges related to serious crimes, including terrorism, or are associated with organizations banned ...
TRAI to release consultation paper on curated video OTT rules
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will likely publish a consultation paper on rules for OTT video services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and JioCinema, according to The Economic Times (ET). The ...
MIB, again, warns media against promoting betting ads
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting yesterday warned media entities to desist from promoting betting advertisements in any form as it posed socio-economic risks with the possible involvement of money laundering.