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UPLINKING AND DOWNLINKING POLICY
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 aims to align regulations for ground-based, satellite broadcastersTRAI recommends aligning ground-based broadcasters' regulatory framework with 2022 guidelines for satellite broadcasters. GBBs can use terr...
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...
OTT platforms that host live feeds of news channels not bound by 26% FDI limit, says MIBThe ministry's clarification comes 1.5 years after platforms like Disney+ Hotstar and SonyLIV had removed the live feeds of third-party new...
MPs to ask government if it's considering amending TV channel uplinking and downlinking policyIn a question listed for April 5, six MPs from Lok Sabha Sudheer Gupta, Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shrirang Appa B...
Centre releases new draft rules for uplinking TV channelsPermits with a five-year validity, expanded scope and easier clearance for non-news channels to cover events live, and higher preference to...
- Changes made in granting security clearance to pvt TV channels: Government
The permission for uplinking or downlinking of TV channels are granted by the government after security clearance to the company, its promo...
Govt raises FDI cap in news channels to 49%The government today raised foreign investment cap in news channels to 49 per cent, a development that will help infuse capital in the sect...
Permission to four TV channels withdrawn over security clearanceAs per provisions of 'Uplinking and Downlinking guidelines', security clearance to the applicant company, its directors and key applicants ...
- Letting GSM operators bid for unsold CDMA spectrum: a beneficial step
Harmonising the 800 MHz with the international 900 MHz band, widely known as EGSM, will be good for technology providers, handset makers an...
- Centre seeks Trai view on entry of government entities into broadcasting
The I&B ministry has sought Trai's views on the proposal of central and state government entities to enter the broadcasting sector.
- Plan to make India teleport hub: Informatin and Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma
With digitalization of the television network in four metros to be completed in two days, government today said it is working towards makin...
- Planet E to downlink South Korean english channel
Planet E Shop Holdings, part of Hinduja Ventures, has said it has received permission from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ...
- TDSAT asks Star Den, MSM to file papers on downlinking norms
TDSAT has directed Star Den and MSM Discovery to file documents regarding downlinking norms in their dispute with Dish TV and Wire and Wire...
- Govt to review FDI cap in I&B
Government has decided to reconsider the cap on foreign capital investment in the information and broadcasting sector.
- Discussions on for raising foreign investment cap in media
The Centre will take a decision on raising the foreign investment cap in media only after ensuring a level playing field, especially for th...
- TRAI releases draft recommendations on IPTV service
TRAI has released its draft recommendations for allowing telecom and cable companies to provide TV channels through the Internet.
- FDI cap in cable TV may go up to 74 per cent
The govt is set to allow 74% FDI in cable TV services and HITS - a satellite-based system to distribute television signal via cable.
- Tired of CAS, DTH? Trai to bring HITS
Satellite-based digital platform which can revolutionise TV viewing and reduce monthly cable bills.
- Government plans downlinking policy to rein in channels
The I&B ministry is giving finishing touches to a 'downlinking' policy that makes it mandatory for television companies downlinking channel...