IAMAI gets Justice Sikri to chair OTT players’ grievance redressal boardIAMAI said that the GRB will address content grievances pertaining to any of the DPCGC member’s video streaming services. It will function ...
10 Jun, 2021, 08.50 PM IST
IBF expands purview to cover digital streaming platforms; renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital FoundationAccording to 'The PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2020-2024', the Indian Media and Industry sector is expected to grow at a 10.1 p...
27 May, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
Broadcasters’ body offers membership to streaming cosIBF feels the move will allow over-the-top (OTT) players to meet conditions set by the government in a new regulation, which include creati...
27 May, 2021, 07.53 AM IST
Justice Gita Mittal appointed chairperson of broadcasters’ self regulatory bodyFounded in June 2011, BCCC is the independent self-regulatory body set up by the IBF to examine content-related complaints relating to all ...
22 Jan, 2021, 06.10 PM IST
OTT players oppose DCCC regulation modelOTT players including Netflix, Amazon, MXPlayer, Zee, AltBalaji and Arre believe it is adequate to have companies redressing complaints on ...
04 Mar, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
Self-regulation model may work for OTT companies: GovtThe government has said it does not have powers to regulate internet content, but suggested an institutional self-regulatory model similar ...
29 Feb, 2020, 11.38 AM IST
Streaming players sign up to form complaint councilAccording to sources, Netflix, AltBalaji, Arré, MX Player and Zee5 have written to the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) – a...
05 Feb, 2020, 12.30 PM IST
Indian Broadcasting Foundation names Justice Vikramajit Sen as BCCC chairpersonSet up in June 2011, BCCC examines content-related complaints relating to all non-news general entertainment channels in India.
12 Jul, 2017, 04.07 PM IST
BCCC to issue advisory over rising horror,occult content on TVFeeling the need to sensitise broadcasters, BCCC is planning to release an advisory to broadcasters in the regard, officials said.
16 Oct, 2015, 06.56 PM IST
TV content: More complaints on offence than on sex and nudity, says BCCCThe Harm and Offence theme complaints pertain to portrayal of persons with disabilities, child marriage, abuse or exploitation.
16 Oct, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
Lack of 'adequate financial model' challenge to many media houses: FM JaitleyAbsence of an "adequate financial model" is a real challenge faced by many media organisations, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun ...
14 May, 2015, 05.09 PM IST
Channel to run apology scroll for not beeping the F-wordThe BCCC (Broadcasting Content Complaints February Council) has asked E24 to run an apology scroll for airing an uncensored trailer of NH10.
08 May, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
Government committed to safeguard freedom of press: Prakash JavadekarGovernment today ruled out any interference in media but wanted "self mechanisms" to be improved to maintain accountability and responsibil...
08 Aug, 2014, 08.04 PM IST
Content in cartoon, children's channels comes under scannerThe Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has asked broadcasters whose primary viewership is children to exercise greater caution.
17 May, 2013, 04.03 PM IST
- HC asks Centre, BCCC to decide complaint against reality show
Delhi HC today asked the Centre and the BCCC to decide on allegations of "vulgarity" and "obscenity" against reality show Emotional Atyachar
09 Apr, 2013, 08.32 PM IST
- Broadcasting body for review of uplinking guidelines
Citing shortcomings and ambiguity in provisions for renewal of TV channels licenses, the Broadcasting body reviews I&B ministry's uplinking...
23 Jan, 2013, 07.12 PM IST
- I&B readying code for 'adult' reality TV shows
Entertainment channels may have to shift most reality shows from prime time to post-11pm if the programme contains content that is not suit...
23 Feb, 2011, 05.24 AM IST