Govt eases Local Cable Operators registration rulesThe government has revised the Cable Television Network Rules-1994 to streamline the LCO registration process, making it entirely online th...
17 Jan, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting all set to roll out online LCO registrationThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) will introduce an online registration system for local cable operators (LCOs), extending...
16 Jan, 2025, 12.53 AM IST
SC asks I&B min to hold talks with advertisers on self-declaration issueThe Supreme Court instructed the Centre to consult media stakeholders on ad issues. Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta required recommen...
10 Jul, 2024, 12.07 AM IST
Media bodies seek clarity from Supreme Court on mandate for self-declaration for adsSeveral industry bodies including AROI, INS, IAMAI, and BIF have filed impleadment applications in the Supreme Court regarding the self-dec...
21 Jun, 2024, 12.10 AM IST
SC mandate may halt fresh Ad releasesThe Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has urged advertisers and broadcasters to refrain from releasing new advertisements betwe...
14 Jun, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
Self-declaration on ads should be done by June 18: MIB to mediaThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting meeting with advertising and media bodies ended in a stalemate over the implementation of the ...
12 Jun, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
I&B Ministry calls for self-declaration before ad releaseThe ministry has introduced a new feature on its Broadcast Seva portal for TV and radio ads and on PCI's portal for print and digital ads, ...
04 Jun, 2024, 12.40 AM IST
Government introduces key amendments to cable TV network rulesAccording to the press release by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, MSOs are now required to apply for registration or the rene...
28 Sep, 2023, 01.06 PM IST
Trai recommends infrastructure status for broadcasting sectorThe authority also recommended that the MIB should specify stage-wise timelines for the process of grant of each licence, registration, and...
02 May, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
TV channels told to give monthly reports on 'public interest' contentIn a fresh set of guidelines issued on Monday, the ministry asked channels to show at least 30 minutes everyday and 15 hours monthly.
31 Jan, 2023, 12.14 AM IST
Government issues advisory on public service broadcasting for TV channelsAs per the advisory, the television channels are required to telecast content in national and public interest for 30 minutes every day. "Th...
30 Jan, 2023, 06.56 PM IST
Trai moots renewal of cable company registration after 10 yearsThe regulator noted that there are 1753 registered multi-system operators (MSOs) out of which 1100 are operational. MSOs are intermediaries...
30 Dec, 2022, 12.24 AM IST
I&B Ministry issues norms for channels run by cable companiesThere weren't any specific guidelines previously for the operation of PS channels, which include unregistered local cable channels offered ...
02 Dec, 2022, 12.45 AM IST
New broadcast portal for faster clearances, says Anurag ThakurThe media industry has grown by leaps and bounds, and there are 900 TV channels and over 300 community radio stations. The government porta...
04 Apr, 2022, 11.37 PM IST
Govt to launch Broadcast Seva portal in three monthsChanges in the uplinking and downlinking guidelines for the sector are also under the consideration of the government.
24 Nov, 2021, 07.20 AM IST
Amit Shah to flag off 'Modi Van' under BJP's 'Seva hi Sangathan' todayThe van will consist of a 32-inch television and a high-speed internet service which will broadcast PM Modi's monthly radio broadcast 'Mann...
19 Oct, 2021, 08.20 AM IST
Modi government changed lives of farmers, ensured affordable healthcare for people: Prakash JavadekarOn the seventh anniversary of the Modi government, he congratulated the prime minister for the work done so far in the service of the count...
30 May, 2021, 06.16 PM IST