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Pirated movies, OTT content: Government notice to Telegram, seeks report in 15 days
July 05, 2026 4:03 am
The Ministry has directed Telegram to act against repeat infringers, including channels, groups, bots, accounts, administrators, and associated entities.
Content of national importance, security clearance for key posts: What's in I&B ministry's draft rules for TV, radio
June 13, 2026 2:27 pm
The proposed rules will cover television channels, DTH services, HITS platforms, teleport, radio, news agencies supplying footage to television, and IPTV services. Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments to the draft rules by July 27
Govt to build Soochna Bhavans in 12 state Capitals in biggest regional media push in years
August 17, 2025 8:45 am
Rs 480-crore plan aims to bring I&B ministry’s media units under one roof, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen engagement ahead of key polls and 2029 elections.
Refrain from airing live coverage of defence ops, movement of forces, I&B ministry tells media channels
April 26, 2025 5:40 pm
Unrestricted media coverage had adverse consequences on national interests in the past, the I&B advisory said, citing examples of events such as the Kargil war and the Mumbai terror attacks.
Govt examines if new legal framework is needed to regulate digital platforms
February 23, 2025 1:29 am
I&B Ministry to submit detailed note on regulation to house panel soon, flags concern on freedom of expression being misused to showcase obscene content on OTTs
Information and Broadcasting Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene and vulgar content’. Full list here
March 14, 2024 2:09 pm
The Information and Broadcasting ministry has taken action in coordination with various intermediaries, to block streaming platforms which published obscene, vulgar,and, in some instances, pornographic content.
I&B Ministry invites comments for new Bill to cover OTT, digital news
November 11, 2023 1:56 am
The Bill also seeks to replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 that has been in effect for three decades.
Central nodal officers appointed to act against pirated content on digital platforms
November 03, 2023 9:29 pm
Presently, there is no institutional framework in place to directly take action on pirated film content other than legal action under the Copyright Act and the IPC.
Online betting ads pop up across social media platforms, MeitY could intervene
October 24, 2022 4:18 pm
I&B Ministry had earlier issued advisories asking streaming platforms and TV channels not to show ads promoting online betting.
July 8, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Opposition Demands
July 07, 2022 10:42 pm
Opposition parties will press for the introduction of an anti-defection bill during the forthcoming monsoon session of the Lok Sabha. At a meeting of representatives of nine opposition parties, it was agreed that there would be proper floor coordination of opposition parties in the Lok Sabha.
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