Broadcast Services Bill

The government today said it will hold further consultations and publish a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill after certain provisions of the previous draft raised concerns among online content creators.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Modi government of preparing to "gag" digital media, social media, OTT platforms and those who write and speak in private capacity by bringing in the Broadcasting Services

Some of the biggest television broadcasters operating in India joined forces on Friday to criticise new government regulations that impose restrictions on pay-TV charges, saying the move could put some channels out of business.

DoT is learnt to have suggested venturing of state- owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL in to cable and broadcasting services for their revival.

The cabinet has approved raising voting rights of stakeholders in private banks to 26 per cent from 10 per cent.

TRAI has sought the opinion of broadcasting and cable industry on issues in cable sector.

The government today said it will hold further consultations and publish a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill after certain provisions of the previous draft raised concerns among online content creators.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Modi government of preparing to "gag" digital media, social media, OTT platforms and those who write and speak in private capacity by bringing in the Broadcasting Services

Some of the biggest television broadcasters operating in India joined forces on Friday to criticise new government regulations that impose restrictions on pay-TV charges, saying the move could put some channels out of business.

DoT is learnt to have suggested venturing of state- owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL in to cable and broadcasting services for their revival.

The cabinet has approved raising voting rights of stakeholders in private banks to 26 per cent from 10 per cent.

TRAI has sought the opinion of broadcasting and cable industry on issues in cable sector.