Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases draft rules to 'consolidate' broadcasting sectorThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft rules to bring television, radio, DTH, HITS, and IPTV services under the Te...
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
Zee launches sports channel Unite8 Sports after MIB approvalIn a groundbreaking move, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has introduced its new sports broadcasting channels branded as Unite8 Sports. T...
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases doctrine on joint air defenceGeneral Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, has introduced an innovative military doctrine dedicated to joint air defence, signaling ...
Dish TV FY26 loss widens as subscription revenue shrinks amid OTT pressureDish TV India faced a significant financial setback in FY26, reporting a wider consolidated loss. Subscription revenue saw a sharp decline ...
Cable, DTH vs streaming: Battle lines drawn at Trai over FAST TV rulesIndia's old television distributors and new digital companies are in a regulatory fight. The debate is about whether internet-delivered TV ...
IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...
IT rules amendments may create obligations outside law: NasscomIndustry body Nasscom and digital rights groups argue that draft IT second amendment rules shouldn't create new obligations outside the IT ...
IBDF backs MIB TV rating guidelines, seeks extended timelines for rolloutThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation is requesting an extension to implement new television rating rules. Key provisions regardin...
MIB reiterates IPTV compliance rules, warns against third-party consultantsThe Information and Broadcasting Ministry has rolled out a new directive for IPTV operators, reinforcing the importance of the 2008 policy ...
MeitY wants to include users, social firms in content-blocking hearingsThe government is proposing changes to content blocking rules. Users and internet intermediaries may soon get a chance to present their cas...
Parliamentary panel presses MIB to expedite Broadcast Bill rolloutThe Parliamentary Committee has urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to expedite the Broadcasting Services Regulation B...
Broadcasters cannot transfer operations of TV channels to third party, warns MIBIn an advisory on Tuesday, the ministry directed all permitted broadcasters to follow the policy guidelines in letter and spirit by ensurin...
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 ...
MIB calls meeting of media and ad bodies to discuss self-declarationsThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has called a meeting of media and ad industry bodies to discuss the issue of advertisers...
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, ...
OTT content in line with IT Rules: Lobby groups tell MIBTwo of India’s leading over-the-top (OTT) industry lobby groups have told the government that their OTT platforms are ensuring compliance w...