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From TV to radio, Centre proposes common broadcasting regulationsNew draft rules propose a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting. Private radio stations will now be required t...
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 ...
Delhi HC upholds TRAI’s 12-minute ad cap for TV channelsThe Delhi High Court has upheld the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's rule limiting television advertisements to 12 minutes per hour....
NCF, bouquet curbs hurting TV consumer experience: Esya Centre studyIndian households still prefer traditional TV for family viewing, news and sports, but there is rising frustration with complex billing and...
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...
India-bound fertilizer shipment scrapped over Iran origin riskAn India-bound fertilizer shipment has been cancelled. Officials raised concerns about its links to Iran. The cargo was aboard the bulk car...
Broadcast ecosystem may be headed for regulatory resetIndia's broadcast sector is set for a major regulatory overhaul. TRAI is planning a broad review of pricing, distribution, and platform rul...
TRAI begins free streaming TV regulation consultations after MIB reference, flags regulatory gapsIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules for streaming services like FAST. This aims to create a level playing field with trad...
Dish TV moves Kerala HC against DD free dish's special statusDish TV has petitioned the Kerala High Court, urging the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to regulate Prasar Bharati's DD Free Dish...
Do not favour different regulatory frameworks for OTT, traditional broadcasting: TRAI chairmanTRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti stated that the regulator does not support regulatory discrimination between traditional broadcasting and o...
Broadcasters seek tariff forbearance to help pay-TV compete with OTTs, othersBroadcast sector stakeholders are urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to implement complete tariff forbearance to enhan...
MIB to bring OTT, digital news under proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023The government has introduced the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, aimed at modernizing and unifying the regulatory framework...
Telcos-broadcasters spar over unified regulatory policyResponding to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai’s) consultation paper on Regulating Converged Digital Technologies and Serv...
Trai to float broadcast tariff consultation paper in 4-6 weeksIt will discuss issues like a ceiling on network capacity fee, multi-TV connection tariff, carriage fee, and level-playing field with regar...
TRAI seeks vies on Regulating Converged Digital Technologies, Services“Digital connectivity, which is used to provide telecom and internet services, has also acquired capabilities to provide services which wer...
Trai defers implementation of broadcast regulations againThe new channel and bouquet pricing for consumers will now take effect from November 30th, instead of the earlier announced June 1st, accor...
TRAI gives a month to consumers to choose channels under new regulatory regimeThe TRAI, in March, 2017, had notified the new regulatory framework for Broadcasting and Cable services and re-notified it on July 3, 2018,...
Broadcast sector gets new tariff orderTrai has enforced the framework after complying with the judicial mandates since the Madras High Court upheld the tariff order and the inte...
TRAI bats for simplifying policy and regulatory framework related to broadcasting sectorTRAI said it is of the view that the broadcasting sector has immense potential if more conducive business environment is created by simplif...