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Vempati takes over the charge from Prasoon Joshi, who was recently appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 1:35 PM
Before this appointment, Joshi has served as Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification
Under the new rules, organisers must submit applications in the prescribed format along with all required documents
The Central Bureau of Communication has said that agencies will be tasked not just with running paid ads, but also with embedding government messaging within creator content
Chehneet Kaur Mar 24, 2026 9:53 AM
The MIB report shows that capital outlay on information and publicity rose to Rs 3,441 crore in the Revised Estimates for 2024–25, up from Rs 1,179 crore in 2023–24
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 12:40 PM
The Centre clarified in the Lok Sabha that OTT content remains outside CBFC’s purview and is regulated under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
e4m Staff Dec 18, 2025 9:09 AM
CBFC certified nearly 72,000 films in last five years while upholding creative freedom
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 4:21 PM
The meetings of Examining and Revising Committees are held as required based on the volume of films submitted, ensuring timely certification
Initiative part of CBFC’s ongoing vision to digitize and simplify the film certification process
e4m Staff Nov 15, 2025 9:16 AM
The ad will reportedly be replaced by a new public service announcement that focuses on the positive impact of quitting tobacco
e4m Staff Oct 15, 2024 2:51 PM
The board has come a long way from pandemic-stricken FY 2020-21 when it earned Rs 8.40 crore, underscoring the industry's resilience and the public's renewed interest in cinematic experiences
Aditi Gupta Sep 27, 2024 9:00 AM
The ministry has established an institutional mechanism for nodal officers to receive complaints against piracy and issue directions for taking actions
e4m Staff Nov 3, 2023 12:23 PM
Led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, the committee had met on Wednesday to review the functioning of the CBFC
exchange4media Staff Jan 14, 2021 11:16 AM
As per the MIB advisory, the rule aims at prohibiting surrogate advertisements while allowing ads of genuine brand extensions subject to specified conditions
exchange4media Staff Sep 18, 2020 8:32 AM