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Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
Imran Fazal Jul 17, 2026 8:25 AM
Messaging platform submits its reply to the Centre's notice, while officials assess whether the proposed feature adequately addresses concerns over online fraud, impersonation and cybercrime
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:23 PM
Justice Khanna will hold charge for a period of three months with effect from 5 July 2026, or until a regular Chairperson is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earliest
Several legal experts also questioned whether the MIB is the appropriate authority to issue such directions in the first place
Imran Fazal Jul 4, 2026 5:47 PM
The June 11 notification superseded the government's previous 2022 framework and laid out an updated list of sporting events deemed to be of national importance
Imran Fazal Jun 24, 2026 12:57 PM
As industry stakeholders begin examining the draft, the emerging consensus appears to be that while the rules modernise the administrative framework, they stop short of liberalising the sector
Imran Fazal Jun 17, 2026 8:33 AM
The restriction addresses the specific structural feature through which the platform has been used to fabricate after-the-event 'paper leak' evidence
e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 11:36 AM
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM
The move also raises questions about the extent of governmental involvement in the operational and commercial functioning of BARC
Imran Fazal Jun 8, 2026 8:25 AM
Broadcasters and media agencies have expressed divergent views on the new framework
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 6:31 PM
Tests conducted in presence of officials from Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Telecom Engineering Centre, Department of Science and Technology, MeitY, MIB, Prasar Bharati, & Tejas Networks
Imran Fazal May 5, 2026 8:40 AM
The move has direct implications for state-level regulators such as the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority, which had attempted in recent years to expand its oversight beyond real money gaming
Imran Fazal Apr 23, 2026 11:49 AM
Krishnan explained that most games which are not money games should be able to operate with no obligation to necessarily either be determined or registered
Imran Fazal and Anuja Jain Apr 22, 2026 5:17 PM
The AI Governance and Economic Group will be chaired by Ashwini Vaishnaw with Jitin Prasada
e4m Staff Apr 18, 2026 7:22 AM
Kumar's term will initially be for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 9:20 AM
Prior to this, Sood worked with the MIB, where she handled policy and communication-related assignments
e4m Staff Apr 11, 2026 12:37 PM
The deadline of April 14 has been extended following representations from multiple stakeholders seeking more time to respond to the draft rules
Imran Fazal Apr 10, 2026 8:54 PM
A central theme of the government’s position is that the draft amendments remain firmly anchored within existing legal boundaries
Anuja Jain Apr 7, 2026 6:13 PM
Secretary S. Krishnan described the revisions as a four-part clarification exercise addressing persistent industry concerns around compliance, liability and enforcement
Anuja Jain Apr 7, 2026 5:59 PM
Under the new rules, organisers must submit applications in the prescribed format along with all required documents
Chanchal Kumar will replace Sanjay Jaju, who has now been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 4:27 PM
Even a first violation triggers a one-month suspension of ratings, effectively halting the agency’s data output and disrupting the flow of audience measurement for broadcasters and advertisers
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 7:24 PM
The move is part of the government’s continued effort to streamline the cable distribution ecosystem and enforce stricter adherence to regulatory and licensing norms
e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 11:53 AM
Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, will be the chief guest of the event
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 4:46 PM
INS has submitted a representation to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:11 AM
Under the new provisions, offenders may face imprisonment from three months to three years, along with fines starting at Rs 3 lakh and extending up to 5% of the film’s audited gross production cost
e4m Staff Mar 18, 2026 3:42 PM
Funds have been disbursed to the National Film Development Corporation to support the creation and distribution of film content, and enhance the visibility of Indian cinema in India and global markets
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 3:09 PM
In a conversation with e4m, Siddharth Jha said the will be broadcasting a satellite channel named Ayush Next Communication Network
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 11:11 AM
All fresh content released on streaming platforms must, within 36 months of the notification, include at least one accessibility feature each for viewers with hearing and visual impairments
MeitY’s 2026–27 allocation is above last year’s Revised Estimates but falls short of the original 2025–26 Budget outlay
Chehneet Kaur Feb 2, 2026 8:29 AM
Prasar Bharati has received an allocation of nearly Rs 2,292 crore; Rs 509 crore for Broadcasting Infrastructure Network Development
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
WaveX, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, will provide financial support, policy guidance, and national visibility for the programme
The unfolding investigation comes at a sensitive time, with the MIB already reviewing the country’s ratings framework
e4m Staff Dec 17, 2025 3:30 PM
Centre proposes two-phase implementation schedule for accessible content on OTT platforms
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 4:46 PM
CBFC certified nearly 72,000 films in last five years while upholding creative freedom
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 4:21 PM
The ministry, however, noted that AI-generated devotional tracks were played during the Durga Navratri festival as part of a small trial
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 4:03 PM
Sehgal, a 1988 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on March 16, 2024
Investigators have recovered WhatsApp chats and call logs showing BARC employee sharing advance viewership numbers and acknowledging payments
e4m Staff Nov 27, 2025 2:05 PM
PCI submitted a Joint Memorandum1 in June 2025 to MeitY in an attempt to engage with the Government of India by flagging serious lacunas in the DPDP Act, 2023
e4m Staff Nov 25, 2025 7:49 AM
The Ministry has also proposed a new Code of Ethics on obscenity, applicable to digital news and current affairs publishers, OTT services and creators of UGC
e4m Staff Nov 21, 2025 2:39 PM
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the final rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, formally setting India’s data protection law into motion
e4m Staff Nov 14, 2025 4:42 PM
As India’s AI Governance Guidelines take effect, ad tech leaders weigh in on whether regulation will restrain or redefine innovation
Anuja Jain Nov 7, 2025 9:31 AM
The ministry has proposed that existing rating agencies expand their panel to 80,000 households within six months of the amendment notification
The notice reiterates the 2021 directive reminding publishers to avoid content that could harm India’s sovereignty or public order, signaling tighter scrutiny of crime dramas in the streaming space
e4m Staff Oct 29, 2025 8:25 AM
A formal notification is expected to be issued after November 15, once the Model Code of Conduct for the Bihar Assembly elections is lifted
e4m Staff Oct 26, 2025 10:30 PM
