Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

	Government looks to finalise rules for local channels The detailed recommendations are available on the authority’s portal. Any stakeholder, subscriber or cable operator may send views or feedback to the ministry via e-mail at sodas-moiab@gov.in. published on : 16th May 2022
	Ban on Malayalam channel MediaOne: SC adjourns hearing as Centre seeks more time The court adjourned the matter after the Union government circulated a letter on April 6 citing discussions over the counter affidavit at a 'senior level' which would require some time. published on : 7th April 2022
	After 18 months, BARC resumes publishing news channel ratings The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) was forced to suspend ratings in October 2020 after allegations that channel ratings were rigged by a few influential broadcasters like Republic TV. published on : 17th March 2022
	India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai to host 'Media & Entertainment fortnight' The event is a platform to encourage business and investment opportunities across India's media and entertainment industry to a global audience. published on : 16th March 2022
	I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media handles linked with banned Sikh outfit According to the ministry, the contents of the blocked apps, website, and social media accounts had the potential to incite communal disharmony and separatism published on : 22nd February 2022
	Information and Broadcasting Ministry shares meme on 'Pushpa' to spread Covid-19 awareness . The picture posted by Ministry's Twitter page featured Arjun's titular character wearing a photoshopped mask in a still from the movie. published on : 19th January 2022
	I&B Ministry Twitter account hacked briefly, restored The hackers re-tweeted several posts of Musk and also tweeted "great job" from the official handle of the ministry. published on : 12th January 2022
	I&B Ministry's Twitter account compromised; control restored after few minutes However, the account was restored after a few minutes, confirmed Kanchan Gupta, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. published on : 12th January 2022
	Government doesn't agree with India's rank in World Press Freedom Index: Anurag Thakur in Parliament Thakur said the adoption of the methodology by the publisher of the report is "questionable and non-transparent". published on : 21st December 2021
	Sansad TV-Rajya Sabha mandatory, says Centre to multi-system, cable operators The Central government recently notified Sansad TV-Rajya Sabha as a ‘news and current affairs’ channel. The advisory further says that violation will invite action. published on : 30th November 2021
	Efforts on to make TV content more inclusive as Centre seeks feedback from public In August 2019, the ministry had decided to implement ‘accessibility standards for persons with disabilities’ in television programmes being shown by the channels. published on : 6th November 2021
	Railway, I&B ministries launch one-stop permission website to ease process of filming on trains This website aims to make the process of getting permission to film across railways premises more efficient. published on : 2nd November 2021
	They teach journalism but teachers at IIMC now barred from criticising government The Central Civil Services Conduct (CCS) rules, which prohibit criticism of the government, will now be applicable on the faculty of the IIMC. published on : 12th August 2017