Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: News
14 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentCentre bans 18 OTT platforms for 'vulgar content'
India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked 18 OTT platforms like Dreams Films, Voovi, and Yessma, on Thursday for "publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content."
27 Oct 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre to bring new rules to limit online betting ads
The Indian government is planning to address the overwhelming flood of online betting ads by introducing new rules in the Information Technology Regulations.
30 Sep 2023
Central Board of Film CertificationCBFC corruption row: Vishal thanks I&B Ministry for swift response
Tamil actor Vishal has thanked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for taking swift action on his corruption allegations against some officials at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
11 Sep 2023
BollywoodAmitabh Bachchan opens up about Dev Anand's birth centenary celebrations
The Film Heritage Foundation is celebrating the centenary of legendary Indian actor Dev Anand with a unique festival titled Dev Anand@100 - Forever Young. The two-day event, held in association with NFDC-NFAI and PVR Inox, will take place on September 23-24 across 30 cities and 55 cinema halls in India.
11 Sep 2023
Dev AnandDev Anand birth centenary: Film Heritage Foundation announces 2-day festival
The Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) has announced a two-day film festival titled Dev Anand@100 - Forever Young, to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor Dev Anand.
19 Jul 2023
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)#IFFI2023: Who's most likely to win Best Web Series Award
In a historic first, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will see a separate category for web series, acknowledging the ever-expanding expanse of India's OTT sector.
14 Jul 2023
NetflixGovernment suggests panel to review OTT content for 'obscenity': Report
The government has suggested the formation of an "independent" panel to review the content of streaming services such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon, among others, for obscenity and violence before release, Reuters reported.
12 Jun 2023
YouTubeCentre bans over 150 'anti-India' YouTube news channels and websites
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has removed more than 150 websites and YouTube-based news channels since May 2021.
31 May 2023
Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePut anti-tobacco warnings or face action: Centre to OTT platforms
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for anti-tobacco warnings on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms.
05 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC junks Centre's telecast ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against the Kerala High Court's order, which upheld the Centre's ban on the Malayalam news channel MediaOne.
23 Jan 2023
BBCBBC Modi documentary: Opposition slams 'censorship'; shares alternative documentary links
Tearing into the central government, Opposition leaders have slammed it over the removal of the BBC docu-series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from YouTube and Twitter.
21 Jan 2023
Central GovernmentCentre endorses revenue-sharing model for tech giants, news publishers
The Centre on Saturday said that news publishers must get a "fair share" of revenue from the big tech companies for content.
21 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiIndia blocks videos, tweets of BBC documentary on PM Modi
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) directed to block of YouTube videos linked to the BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, ANI reported quoting sources.
23 Dec 2022
Indian GovernmentCentre blocks several YouTube, social media accounts for spreading misinformation
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, said that the Indian government blocked 104 YouTube channels, 45 videos, four Facebook accounts, three Instagram accounts, five Twitter handles, and six websites.
28 Nov 2022
Government of IndiaAiring of 'national interest' content daily mandatory from January 1
The policy of mandating TV channels to air content of 'national interest' for 30 minutes every day is likely to come into effect from the beginning of 2023.
18 Aug 2022
Jammu And KashmirGovernment blocks 8 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation, anti-India content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has banned eight YouTube channels for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations, and public order.
26 Apr 2022
Netflix'Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan': Netflix, I&B collaborate for women-centric tales
Netflix and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) announced the launch of a series of short videos, Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan, on Tuesday.
23 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi violence: I&B Ministry pulls up TV channels over coverage
The Centre has directed TV channels not to broadcast any "provocative" content, a week after communal clashes broke out in Delhi's Jahangirpuri during a religious procession.
05 Apr 2022
XSeveral YouTube channels, social media accounts blocked for anti-India content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked 18 Indian and four Pakistani YouTube channels and multiple social media accounts for spreading fake news and anti-India content.
02 Feb 2022
XGovernment holds heated meet with Twitter, Facebook, Google: Report
In the latest altercation between the government and tech giants, officials had heated discussions with Facebook, Google, and Twitter over their failure to proactively remove "fake news" from their platforms, reports citing Reuters sources claimed.
30 Jun 2021
BollywoodOver 1,400 filmmakers-actors sign letter protesting proposed Cinematograph Act amendments
In a major change to the censorship laws over entertainment endeavors in the country, the Indian government will be able to review any movie, even after it has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
25 Jun 2021
XWhy Twitter temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account
Triggering a fresh controversy, microblogging platform Twitter on Friday blocked Union Minister for Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad's account allegedly over complaints of violation of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
24 Jun 2021
IndiaNews media firms move Madras HC over new IT rules
Digital News Publishers Association - a 13-member group of the country's biggest news media firms - has challenged the constitutional relevance of the central government's new Information Technology rules (IT Rules, 2021) in the Madras High Court.
31 Jan 2021
CoronavirusCinema halls, theaters allowed 100% capacity from February 1
The central government has allowed cinema halls and theaters to function with 100% capacity from Monday (February 1).
17 Nov 2020
Prakash JavadekarGovernment considering common code of conduct for TV channels
The central government is considering a new code of conduct for television channels, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
02 Oct 2020
MaharashtraWhat to expect when movie halls reopen from October 15
Unlock 5.0 is particularly relieving for cinema buffs in India.
30 Sep 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsUnlock 5.0: Cinema halls to reopen from October-15, and more
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines for reopening of more activities as India emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.
28 Sep 2020
West BengalUnlock 5.0: Relaxations for tourism sector, cinema halls reopening likely
As the fourth phase of "unlocking" from the coronavirus lockdown nears its end, India awaits the central guidelines for 'Unlock 5.0'.
17 Sep 2020
XBefore electronic media, regulate digital media: Centre urges Supreme Court
The Supreme Court must think about laying guidelines for digital media before it takes similar steps for the electronic media, the Centre said on Thursday through an affidavit.
07 Mar 2020
Prakash JavadekarAsianet, Media One back on air as government lifts ban
The ban on two Malayalam channels, Asianet News and Media One, was lifted on Saturday, ahead of the stipulated 48-hour window.
04 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiIs government planning to censor streaming platforms
The clock is ticking fast for streaming platforms in India as the government wants them to finalize a self-regulatory code of conduct in 100 days.
25 Apr 2019
Narendra Modi#NewsBytesExclusive: Rajyavardhan Rathore on absent Opposition, Modi 'current' and more
The political heat in the nation has become directly proportional to mercury. Tensions are running high and a lot is at stake for parties.
06 Apr 2019
Election Commission of India (ECI)NaMo TV an advertisement platform, doesn't require government nod: I&B
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) is learned to have responded to an Election Commission notice on NaMo TV yesterday, saying it is an advertisement platform launched by DTH service providers, which doesn't require government nod.
16 Nov 2018
India#FreeFromCensorship: Netflix contradicts 'The Print' reports, denies censoring content
Streaming giant Netflix has denied reports that it is self-regulating its content after a meeting with the Information & Broadcast Ministry.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaAfter Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah to become FTII chairman?
Anupam Kher's hasty resignation as Film & Television Film Institute Of India (FTII) chairman left everyone surprised.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaMedia should stop using the word "Dalit", says government
In a letter, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed media outlets to refrain from using the word "Dalit" henceforth.
12 Aug 2018
GoaActors smoking on-screen to convey anti-smoking message through short films
The government is looking into suggestions by a panel that short films could be made to convey an anti-smoking message to viewers by the "same actor who is depicted as smoking on screen", Anurag Srivastava, the CEO of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said.
03 Aug 2018
NITI AayogUGC recommends deemed university status for IIMC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (HRD) to grant deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
05 Jun 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Ban on Indian-films during Eid reduced to one week
Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Ministry has decided to reduce the ban on the screening of Indian films during Eid from two weeks to one week, clearing the way for the release of Salman Khan-starrer "Race 3" and biopic "Sanju".
30 May 2018
IndiaModi government plans to track social media to promote 'nationalism'
In a bid to boost 'nationalism,' the Narendra Modi-led Center is hiring a team to analyze social media and neutralize "media blitzkriegs by India's adversaries."
25 May 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan imposes temporary ban on screening foreign movies during Eid
Pakistan imposed a temporary ban on the exhibition and screening of Indian and other foreign language films during Eid.
21 May 2018
IndiaIndian film 'Nakkash' makes it to the Cannes film festival
Indian film "Nakkash", focused on communal harmony, made it to the recent 71st Cannes film festival which concluded on Saturday.
18 May 2018
Smriti IraniIIS officers hope new I&B minister will reverse Irani's orders
Following the removal of Smriti Irani as the Information and Broadcasting minister, the association of Indian Information Service (IIS) officers now wants her orders of mass transfers that were initiated in November 2017 to be reversed.
14 May 2018
IndiaPrasar Bharati-I&B tussle nears close? Former to discuss rightsizing, Free-Dish
After months of a standoff with the I&B Ministry, the Prasar Bharati (PB) board is expected to discuss key issues of contention at a board meeting today.
04 May 2018
Ram Nath KovindNational Film Awards breaks with 64-year-old tradition; winners boycott ceremony
The 65th National Film Awards, held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, has been marred with controversy.
03 May 2018
IndiaPresident giving only 11 National-Film-Awards; 60+ recipients to skip ceremony
More than 60 National Film Awards recipients today said they will skip the ceremony this evening because President Ram Nath Kovind will be presenting only 11 awards, a departure from established tradition.
16 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiModi govt is 'surveillance sarkar', says Congress
The Congress today attacked the Modi government over its proposal to install a chip in television set-top boxes to ascertain viewership data, dubbing the move a serious breach of privacy and the "next stage of surveillance".
13 Apr 2018
National Human Rights CommissionCasting-couch: MAA gives in, withdraws the ban on Sri Reddy
After the National Human Rights Commission slapped notices on the Telangana government and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry regarding the practice of casting couch in Tollywood, the Movie Artists Association (MAA) has lifted the ban on Sri Reddy.
06 Apr 2018
IndiaI&B to form committee to regulate online media in India
A day after the government cancelled a controversial 'fake news' circular, the I&B Ministry has decided to constitute a committee to frame guidelines for online media.
03 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia cracks down on journalists producing fake news
To check the spread of fake news, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Monday that journalists found guilty of producing or broadcasting it would lose their accreditation with the Press Information Bureau.
23 Mar 2018
MumbaiSmriti Irani's birthday: 6 interesting facts about the actress-turned-politician
Smriti Irani once claimed "an ideological umbilical cord with BJP." Her grandfather was a swayamsevak and mother, a booth-activist.
01 Mar 2018
Prime MinisterI&B Ministry transfers Officer-Association Chief who complained about "mass transfers"
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has transferred IIS Group A Officers' Association President Anindya Sengupta with immediate effect, according to an order.
13 Dec 2017
IndiaDear I&B Ministry, not every condom ad is vulgar
At a time when the noise around condom use should be louder than ever, the I&B Ministry silenced it completely.
21 Nov 2017
BollywoodJury-members request I&B ministry to reconsider decision on 'S Durga'
IFFI 2017 had quite a grand opening with Bollywood biggies Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Sridevi gracing the event.
28 Oct 2017
Tourist AttackRadio Mirchi's #MatAaoIndia ad creates major controversy
The Swiss couple assault incident in Fatehpur Sikri left Indians fuming. Top officials of the country condemned strongly.
27 Sep 2017
BollywoodSexy Durga can't be screened, may hurt sentiments: I&B Ministry
After having won accolades at international festivals across the world, it looks like Malayalam film Sexy Durga wouldn't be screened in its home country, India.