Information And Broadcasting

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.