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Govt proposes single rulebook for TV, radio and DTH services under Telecom Act

Govt proposes single rulebook for TV, radio and DTH services under Telecom Act

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Friday released draft rules to bring television channels, radio stations, DTH operators and other broadcasting services under a single regulatory framework. An MIB official told HT that the objective was to create a simpler and more predictable system for broadcasters. (Image sourced from Forbes) The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 seek to replace multiple sets of guidelines and permissions with a unified rulebook under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. According to the ministry, the proposed rules consolidate six existing policy frameworks covering television channels, DTH services, Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS) operators, private FM radio, community radio and IPTV services into a single set of regulations. The draft has been placed in the public domain for consultation, and comments can be submitted till July 27. An MIB official told HT that the objective was to create a simpler and more predictable system for broadcasters. “The focus is on simplification and ease of doing business. Six guidelines are to be replaced by one harmonised set of rules. Grant …

MIB says certification time reduced to 18 days amid Jana Nayagan censor row, 55 films went to revising committee in 2025

MIB says certification time reduced to 18 days amid Jana Nayagan censor row, 55 films went to revising committee in 2025

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H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, touted as the Tamil star’s last film before he enters politics, has been stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Amid this, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) informed the Lok Sabha that the average time for a film to be certified has dropped to 18 days. The MIB also released data about the number of films challenged before the revising committee (RC) or the High Court (HC). Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan was supposed to be released in theatres on January 9 but is yet to be censored by the CBFC. CBFC censor time dropped to 18 days, says MIB Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan responded to a question posed by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha. He stated that the CBFC now takes an average of 18 days to censor films due to the implementation of the Online Certificate System. This is below the prescribed time limit for film certification, which is 48 days. Short films are …

Govt orders Indian OTT platforms to stop streaming all songs, movies, series, podcasts made in Pakistan | Web Series

Govt orders Indian OTT platforms to stop streaming all songs, movies, series, podcasts made in Pakistan | Web Series

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a new order to OTT platforms operating in India. Amid rising political tensions with Pakistan, the government has told all streamers to stop broadcasting Pakistani content. A still from Zindagi Gulzar Hai, a popular Pakistani series that was watched in India as well. “In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect,” read a notice, shared by news agency ANI. What is the context of the decision? The decision comes a day after the Indian army’s Operation Sindoor which avenged the barbaric terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22. Under Operation Sindoor, which lasted from 1.04am to 1.30am, Indian armed forces struck as many as nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of …

MIB issues advisory for OTT platforms | Latest News India

MIB issues advisory for OTT platforms | Latest News India

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The ministry of information and broadcasting issued an advisory directing streaming platforms to ensure that they do not transmit illegal content, and that their content is classified according to age. MIB issues advisory for OTT platforms The advisory, issued on Tuesday, follows references from parliamentarians, regulators and public grievances, and the immense blowback to comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia on a YouTube comedy show. The advisory also addressed self-regulatory bodies (SRB) of streaming platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video. The advisory directed the streamers and their SRBs to take measures under part three of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The advisory “requested” the SRBs to take “proactive” action when the streamers violate the Code of Ethics. “This ministry has received references from Hon’ble Members of Parliament, representations from statutory organisations and public grievances regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content published by certain publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms) and Social Media,” the advisory read. The advisory cited the Indecent Representation of …

MIB orders magazine to take down story detailing civilian abuse by army | Latest News India

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On Monday night, the ministry of information and broadcasting ordered Delhi-based news magazine, The Caravan, to take down a story detailing allegations of civilian abuse, torture and murder by the Indian army in Jammu under Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. In a tweet on Tuesday, the magazine announced that it would challenge this order. In the meeting, it is understood that the government said that the article was based on “unsubstantiated reports” that alleged something against the Indian army. (Representative Photo) The order was issued in the interest of security of the state and public order, two of the six reasons under which such a blocking order can be issued. It was issued based on inputs from the Intelligence Bureau, the ministry of defence, and the Jammu and Kashmir police. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! “Screams from the Army Post: The Indian Army’s torture and murder of civilians in a restive Jammu” by independent journalist Jatinder Kaur Tur was published on …

Don’t include streaming platforms in Broadcasting Bill: TV industry to MIB | Latest News India

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The Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), an industry body of TV broadcasters whose members include Star, Viacom 18, Times Television Network amongst others, wants online streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to be removed from the scope of regulation of the contentious Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 which was introduced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in November 2023. The IBDF wants the MIB to scrap the content evaluation committee so that artistic expression and creative freedom are not unduly curbed. (Representative Image) The IBDF has criticised the bill for granting unfettered powers to the central government to control what is broadcast and potentially censor content; for impinging on content creators’ and broadcasters’ right to freedom of speech and expression through different provisions; and for relying on excessive delegated legislation which creates an environment of regulatory uncertainty and makes it hard for stakeholders to engage in effective consultation on the Bill. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! “[T]he TRAI recently floated a Pre-Consultation Paper …

Ram temple inauguration: Centre issues advisory against publishing false content | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The Union ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory to all news media – television, print, and digital media, including social media platforms, about publishing or broadcasting any content that may be false or manipulated and content that could disturb communal harmony or public order ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Union ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) (Representative Photo) “It is observed that certain unverified, provocative and fake messages are being spread, especially on social media, which can disturb communal harmony and public order,” the advisory read. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here “The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on 22nd January 2024 across India. It is observed that certain unverified, provocative and fake messages are being spread, especially on social media, which can disturb communal harmony and public order,” read the advisory, released on Friday. It added, in this regard, attention is invited to the following provisions of the Programme Code …