Amazon Prime Video Web Series Tandav Asked to Be Banned for Disrespecting Hindu Deities
Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2021
A police case has been filed against the makers of Amazon Prime Video web series Tandav in Lucknow. This follows a letter from a BJP parliamentarian to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, accusing the Amazon Original series of "hurting religious sentiments".
Centre Seeks Amazon Prime's Reply On Complaint Against 'Tandav': Sources
India News | Reported by Sunilkumar M Singh, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday January 17, 2021
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has sought a response from Amazon Prime after Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Sunday filed a complaint against the creators, actors and director of Amazon Prime Video's "Tandav", alleging the web series - which stars Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia - had "insulted Hindu gods and goddesses" and that this h...
Indian Students Must Get Intellectual Property Rights For Their Products: Prakash Javadekar
Education | Written By Bhoomika Aggarwal | Thursday December 17, 2020
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar raised the need for getting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the research and innovations involving Indian students and professionals.
Centre for 'Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics' Courses To Be Set Up: Prakash Javadekar
Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday December 17, 2020
Asserting that 'Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics' is a "sunrise sector", Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday announced the government will set up a 'Centre of Excellence' in cooperation with IIT-Bombay which will offer courses in AVGC.
Online News Media, Social Sites Move Aimed To Put "Content In One Place": Ministry
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 17, 2020
The idea behind putting OTT platforms as well as news and current affairs content on online platforms under the information and broadcasting ministry was to bring all content in one place, I&B Ministry Secretary Amit Khare said on Wednesday.
Treat Plea Against Closure Of All India Radio Channel As Representation: High Court To Centre
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 9, 2020
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to decide as expeditiously as possible the representations moved with regard to the closure of the National Channel of All India Radio and five of its regional academies.
Centre's Advisory For Advertisers For Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports On TV
India News | ANI | Friday December 4, 2020
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday issued an advisory on advertisements on online gaming and fantasy sports in all private satellite TV channels directing advertisers to give disclaimers that such games involve financial risk and no people under the age of 18 will take part in them. These guidelines will be effective from Decemb...
Free Media "Soul Of Democracy": Prakash Javadekar On National Press Day
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 16, 2020
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video Will Now Be Regulated by the Government
Akhil Arora | Wednesday November 11, 2020
Streaming services and online news is now under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Until now, there was no body to regulate online content, and the government had said there should be some form of regulation such as there is for films, television, and print media.
Online News Media, Including Social Sites, Now Under Government Control
India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Sunil Prabhu; Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday November 11, 2020
The government has issued an order bringing online news portals and content providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar under the Information and Broadcasting ministry. The notification, signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, was issued on Monday. The government regulations also apply to news on social media platforms such as Facebook, ...
"Jan Andolan" Launched To Spread Awareness About Precautions Against Covid
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 13, 2020
In view of reopening of economic activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an intensive "jan andolan" has been launched to spread awareness among people about precautions against the virus, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Tuesday.
Imran Khan's Top Aide Steps Down Amid Corruption Allegations
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 12, 2020
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (retd.) Asim Saleem Bajwa resigned on Monday, amid allegations that he used his offices to help family set up several off-shore businesses.
India's Corona Fight People Driven, Gets Great Strength From Covid Warriors: PM Modi
India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday October 8, 2020
India's fight against coronavirus is "people driven" and gets great strength from its Covid warriors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he urged people to follow the guildelines issued by the government against the deadly virus that has killed over a lakh people in the country.
50% Occupancy, Seat Markings, Other SOPs As Cinemas Open On October 15
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday October 6, 2020
Fifty per cent occupancy, staggered show timings in multiplexes, social distancing, thermal screening and frequent sanitization are among the guidelines issued for operation of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes from October 15. They were recently allowed to resume operations under the Unlock 5 guidelines.
Fake News Much More Dangerous Than Paid News: Information And Broadcasting Minister
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 27, 2020
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar today said fake news is more dangerous than paid news and called for self regulation while publishing digital content to curb the menace.
Tandav Makers, Actors "Hurt Hindu Sentiments, Will Face Action": UP
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Amazon Prime Video Web Series Tandav Asked to Be Banned for Disrespecting Hindu Deities
Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2021
A police case has been filed against the makers of Amazon Prime Video web series Tandav in Lucknow. This follows a letter from a BJP parliamentarian to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, accusing the Amazon Original series of "hurting religious sentiments".
Centre Seeks Amazon Prime's Reply On Complaint Against 'Tandav': Sources
India News | Reported by Sunilkumar M Singh, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday January 17, 2021
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has sought a response from Amazon Prime after Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Sunday filed a complaint against the creators, actors and director of Amazon Prime Video's "Tandav", alleging the web series - which stars Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia - had "insulted Hindu gods and goddesses" and that this h...
Indian Students Must Get Intellectual Property Rights For Their Products: Prakash Javadekar
Education | Written By Bhoomika Aggarwal | Thursday December 17, 2020
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar raised the need for getting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the research and innovations involving Indian students and professionals.
Centre for 'Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics' Courses To Be Set Up: Prakash Javadekar
Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday December 17, 2020
Asserting that 'Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics' is a "sunrise sector", Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday announced the government will set up a 'Centre of Excellence' in cooperation with IIT-Bombay which will offer courses in AVGC.
Online News Media, Social Sites Move Aimed To Put "Content In One Place": Ministry
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 17, 2020
The idea behind putting OTT platforms as well as news and current affairs content on online platforms under the information and broadcasting ministry was to bring all content in one place, I&B Ministry Secretary Amit Khare said on Wednesday.
Treat Plea Against Closure Of All India Radio Channel As Representation: High Court To Centre
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 9, 2020
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to decide as expeditiously as possible the representations moved with regard to the closure of the National Channel of All India Radio and five of its regional academies.
Centre's Advisory For Advertisers For Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports On TV
India News | ANI | Friday December 4, 2020
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday issued an advisory on advertisements on online gaming and fantasy sports in all private satellite TV channels directing advertisers to give disclaimers that such games involve financial risk and no people under the age of 18 will take part in them. These guidelines will be effective from Decemb...
Free Media "Soul Of Democracy": Prakash Javadekar On National Press Day
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 16, 2020
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video Will Now Be Regulated by the Government
Akhil Arora | Wednesday November 11, 2020
Streaming services and online news is now under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Until now, there was no body to regulate online content, and the government had said there should be some form of regulation such as there is for films, television, and print media.
Online News Media, Including Social Sites, Now Under Government Control
India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Sunil Prabhu; Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday November 11, 2020
The government has issued an order bringing online news portals and content providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar under the Information and Broadcasting ministry. The notification, signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, was issued on Monday. The government regulations also apply to news on social media platforms such as Facebook, ...
"Jan Andolan" Launched To Spread Awareness About Precautions Against Covid
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 13, 2020
In view of reopening of economic activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an intensive "jan andolan" has been launched to spread awareness among people about precautions against the virus, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Tuesday.
Imran Khan's Top Aide Steps Down Amid Corruption Allegations
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 12, 2020
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (retd.) Asim Saleem Bajwa resigned on Monday, amid allegations that he used his offices to help family set up several off-shore businesses.
India's Corona Fight People Driven, Gets Great Strength From Covid Warriors: PM Modi
India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday October 8, 2020
India's fight against coronavirus is "people driven" and gets great strength from its Covid warriors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he urged people to follow the guildelines issued by the government against the deadly virus that has killed over a lakh people in the country.
50% Occupancy, Seat Markings, Other SOPs As Cinemas Open On October 15
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday October 6, 2020
Fifty per cent occupancy, staggered show timings in multiplexes, social distancing, thermal screening and frequent sanitization are among the guidelines issued for operation of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes from October 15. They were recently allowed to resume operations under the Unlock 5 guidelines.
Fake News Much More Dangerous Than Paid News: Information And Broadcasting Minister
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 27, 2020
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar today said fake news is more dangerous than paid news and called for self regulation while publishing digital content to curb the menace.
Tandav Makers, Actors "Hurt Hindu Sentiments, Will Face Action": UP
Jan 20, 2021
Tandav Cast And Crew's "Unconditional Apology" After Complaint In Uttar Pradesh
Jan 18, 2021
Centre Seeks Amazon Prime's Reply On Complaint Against 'Tandav': Sources
Jan 17, 2021
Should The Government Regulate Digital Content?
Nov 11, 2020
Online News Media, Including Social Sites, Now Under Government Control
Nov 11, 2020
Online News To Be Regulated By Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting
Nov 11, 2020
On Actor Rakulpreet's Plea Linked To Drug Case, Court Notice To Centre
Sep 17, 2020
नए नियमों के तहत फिल्म और टीवी कार्यक्रमों की शूटिंग की सरकार ने दी इजाजत
Aug 23, 2020
Do Toxic TV Debates Take A Toll On Body And Mind?
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