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Raghvendra Rao
Raghvendra Rao is Senior Assistant Editor. Covers Information & Broadcasting Ministry, Election Commission, Department of Personnel & Training, the Union Cabinet and Lok Sabha.
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Chennai floods: Govt asks all private media houses to release critical and vital informationSubscriber Only
December 02, 2015 19:37 IST
The advisory has stated that “yet it is found necessary to enhance the efforts at informing the public on vital matters concerning the situation, so as to assist them in seeking and finding help whenever and wherever required”.
Wed, Dec 02, 2015
Intolerance debate: Rajnath draws the party line – and steps across it as wellSubscriber Only
December 02, 2015 03:48 IST
Singh wrapped up a two-day discussion in the House on intolerance by extending an olive branch to writers, artists and scientists who have returned their awards in protest over what they called growing acts of intolerance.
Wed, Dec 02, 2015
Rahul Gandhi questions PM ‘silence’, cites troll attack on Shourie son to make his pointSubscriber Only
December 02, 2015 03:43 IST
Participating in the Lok Sabha discussion on intolerance in the country, Rahul said India has been successful because people have had the “space to talk” and have been allowed to be part of every conversation.
Wed, Dec 02, 2015
No threat to Constitution, assures Venkaiah Naidu while taking a dig at CongressSubscriber Only
November 28, 2015 02:44 IST
The government also sought to allay fears over a rethink on reservation and the continuance of the word “secular” in the Constitution.
Sat, Nov 28, 2015
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani in many controversies but not likely to be ‘cut’ by govtSubscriber Only
November 24, 2015 21:54 IST
Nihalani's “tribute” to the PM, titled “Mera desh hai mahaan, mera desh hai jawan”, was pulled off cinema screens the very next in some places, two days later in some others.
Tue, Nov 24, 2015
Learn, experiment, transform India: PM Modi tells young IAS officersSubscriber Only
November 20, 2015 01:02 IST
In a candid interaction with young IAS officers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined that they don't have more than 10 years to learn, do new things and experiment and that whoever makes maximum use of these 10 years will contribute much more for the remaining 20-25 years of service.
Fri, Nov 20, 2015
Awards public recognition, cherish them: Pranab MukherjeeSubscriber Only
November 17, 2015 02:20 IST
The President added that "sensitive minds" who get “disturbed by some incidents in society” should express their “disagreement through debate and discussion”.
Tue, Nov 17, 2015
On National Press day, PCI chief bats to include TV, internet under watchdog’s ambitSubscriber Only
November 17, 2015 01:09 IST
Talking of “constraints” that “shackle” the Press Council of India, its chief Justice (retd) C.K Prasad on Monday talked about the need to expand the Council's ambit by including internet and television within its jurisdiction. Currently, the PCI deals only with the print media.
Tue, Nov 17, 2015
‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ director Kundan Shah to return National Award todaySubscriber Only
November 05, 2015 03:11 IST
Kundan Shah, who received his only national award for the 1983 cult classic, is all set to return it on Thursday in Mumbai along with several others from his fraternity.
Thu, Nov 05, 2015
Where’s the intolerance? Opp parties must fight politically: Arun JaitleySubscriber Only
November 04, 2015 00:26 IST
“Where’s the intolerance? You are the most vibrant democracy in the world. Everybody has a right to speak and live his life his way,” Arun Jaitley said.
Wed, Nov 04, 2015
Govt fears FTII row may mar Goa film festivalSubscriber Only
November 03, 2015 03:37 IST
The I&B ministry is perturbed by reports that the Film Federation of India may decide not to participate at IFFI.
Tue, Nov 03, 2015
IIMC suffering due to erosion of autonomy, excessive red tape: Faculty to I&B ministrySubscriber Only
October 13, 2015 00:29 IST
“In a nutshell, the erosion of autonomy and excessive bureaucratisation of IIMC has seriously affected the functioning, academic standards and morale of the faculty and employees,” said the letter to Jaitley.
Tue, Oct 13, 2015
Hardik Patel announces new outfit, supports Gujjar land protestSubscriber Only
October 01, 2015 00:38 IST
Hardik Patel, who announced his newly formed Akhil Bhartiya Patel Navnirman Sena (ABPNS)’s political plans here in New Delhi on Wednesday, also echoed the concerns of farmers.
Thu, Oct 01, 2015
Centre to set up fund to help films get Oscars
September 30, 2015 00:40 IST
This year, Chaitanya Tamhane’s debut film Court has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Oscars. The Marathi film has already bagged the National Award for the best feature film.
Sat, Dec 26, 2015
FTII talks today, move to take them beyond Gajendra ChauhanSubscriber Only
September 29, 2015 00:17 IST
Having managed to get the students to call off their relay hunger strike and bring them back to the negotiating table, the government is now banking on this latest round of talks.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
FTII row: Govt open to talks without preconditionsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 04:59 IST
The ministry’s letter refers to a communication from the students on the issues for discussion in response to a request for “an immediate dialogue” from FTII director Prashant Pathrabe on September 1.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
After rail mishaps, Suresh Prabhu pulls up GMs over safetySubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 06:10 IST
Since April, as many as 54 accidents, including 29 derailments, have been reported.
Wed, Sep 16, 2015
Toy train mishap may hit foreign tourist flowSubscriber Only
September 14, 2015 01:18 IST
The chartered train whose two coaches derailed on the Kalka-Shimla Railway on September 12, killing two UK tourists, was the 19th chartered operation on the famous toy train route this year.
Mon, Sep 14, 2015
Under Fire: Doordarshan News in dock for fresh ads to fill up eight postsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2015 03:15 IST
The channel is yet to release results for a recruitment process held in February.
Sat, Sep 12, 2015
Bihar poll dates: EC’s fine and delicate balancing act with festive season in mindSubscriber Only
September 09, 2015 16:58 IST
Carefully navigating through the five gazetted holidays and nine restricted holidays spread across October and November, the EC has ensured that voting is completed in a span of 25 days across these two months and the results is out a good two days before Diwali.
Thu, Sep 10, 2015
FM first batch e-auction ends: Govt earns Rs 1,157 crSubscriber Only
September 09, 2015 00:01 IST
IN a windfall of sorts, the government has received worth Rs 1,156.9 crore for 97 channels in 56 cities in the e-auction of the first batch of private FM Radio Phase 3 channel.
Wed, Sep 09, 2015Waiting for I&B ministry’s nod to take charge at FTII: Gajendra ChauhanSubscriber Only
September 08, 2015 00:24 IST
While Rajyavardhan Rathore was not available for comment, government sources indicated that the I&B ministry had asked Chauhan to dig his heels in for the time being.
Tue, Sep 08, 2015
Non-state actors unleashing violence on innocent people: PM ModiSubscriber Only
September 04, 2015 03:35 IST
"Ideology only believes in unabated truth. So ideologies which close the gates for dialogue have the propensity for violence," said Narendra Modi.
Fri, Sep 04, 2015
PCI seeks clarification on curtailing media movementSubscriber Only
August 21, 2015 03:40 IST
“Since the I&B ministry controls the Press Information Bureau that helps facilitate media access, we have asked it to provide us with complete details of the MHA directive," a PCI official said.
Fri, Aug 21, 2015
FTII row: As FTII headache grows, Govt looks at ‘honourable exit’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2015 04:00 IST
Sources indicated that the government may not immediately cancel the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as FTII president, which triggered the protests in June, as that would be a huge “loss of face”.
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