Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairpersonShashi Shekhar Vempati ascends to the role of chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification, following in the footsteps of Prasoo...
06 May, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan leaked online: HD version of Tamil star's final film out on pirated sites amid CBFC delaysJana Nayagan, starring Vijay, has reportedly been leaked online in HD, escalating from a brief clip to the full film being circulated on pi...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Will ‘Jana Nayagan’ be released on OTT? Here’s what we know of digital debut of Vijay’s final filmVijay's film Jana Nayagan faces release delays. Censor board issues and political sensitivities are cited. ZEE5 confirms no OTT deal termin...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Searching Jana Nayagan movie link online? Here’s why clicking on any link may leave you with a lifelong regretConcerns rise over the alleged leak of Thalapathy Vijay's film Jana Nayagan. Malicious links are circulating on social media, posing cybers...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Jana Nayagan release date: Madras HC sends matter back to single judge. What does this mean for Thalapathy Vijay’s final movie?Thalapathy Vijay's final film before politics, Jana Nayagan, faces release uncertainty as the Madras High Court set aside a U/A certificate...
27 Jan, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency' gets green light! Check plot, controversy, cut scenes and release dateKangana Ranaut's political drama Emergency has received a 'U/A' certificate from the CBFC after months of controversy and legal battles. Th...
08 Sep, 2024, 07.04 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes bill aimed at curbing film piracyThe Rajya Sabha has passed a bill seeking to curb piracy and simplify licensing procedures for the film industry. The bill proposes a maxim...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.40 PM IST
View: New proposals on cinema censorship unnecessary; film board and courts are enoughVishal Bhardwaj throws light on the autonomy and discretion of the Film Certification Board. He talks about how the decision making of this...
30 Jun, 2021, 11.14 AM IST
PM Modi biopic row: SC refuses urgent hearing seeking stay on filmOn Thursday, the film's creative director had tweeted that the release had been postponed indefinitely.
05 Apr, 2019, 11.33 AM IST
Govt working to reform film certification process to limit use of scissors: Rajyavardhan RathoreSpeaking at an event organised by the CII, Rathore, however, added there will be restrictions as anything that "you can't speak off camera,...
26 Oct, 2016, 03.37 PM IST
I&B ministry reacts to 'Udta Punjab' row: Government can't interfere in certification processI&B ministry officials said that it it very clear that a secretary or minister cannot sit in appeal or revision over decisions of FCAT.
11 Jun, 2016, 01.55 PM IST
Censor Board may soon lose power to make cutsA significant recommendation is that the CBFC's scope be restricted to categorising suitability of the film to audience groups on the basis...
27 Apr, 2016, 11.22 AM IST
CBFC proposes to make certification process fully onlineCentral Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has proposed to make the certification process fully online, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
08 May, 2015, 07.55 PM IST
CBFC may soon allow online certification of moviesAnother area, where the board members are currently engaged in an internal dialogue is surrogate advertising and brand promotion.
13 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Rakesh Kumar took bribe for not cutting scenes: CBIThe bribe taken during the screening process would have been bigger than that demanded for the final certificate, the officer added.
22 Aug, 2014, 07.47 PM IST
After graft taint, govt plans new norms to clear filmsThe ministry is also expected to fast-track Mudgal committee report recommendations that had suggested greater scrutiny of selection panel ...
20 Aug, 2014, 11.41 AM IST