Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting
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Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj may remain off OTT as Centre panel backs streaming ban
Entertainment | Jul 11, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTA Centre-appointed panel has recommended continuing the OTT ban on Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj, saying the film allegedly goes against India's sovereignty and integrity.
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Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj under government review as MIB forms committee after ZEE5 takedown
Entertainment | Jul 07, 2026, 01:09 PM ISTPunjab 95 which was renamed and released on Zee5 as Satluj, narrates the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who went missing in 1995.
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Government asks Telegram to remove pirated content; over 3,000 channels identified
India | Mar 11, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTThe amendments also include safeguards to ensure senior-level responsibility, clear identification of unlawful material, and periodic review of government directions.
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What prompted Centre to reconsider draft of Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Aug 13, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced to bring a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. The bill, which was brought into the public domain in November last year, has already been revised by the government once.
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Centre establishes fact-checking unit to debunk government related matters on social media
India | Mar 20, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTThe establishment of this fact-checking unit falls under the powers conferred by sub-clause (V) of clause (b) of rule 3 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
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Govt issues strict advisory for TV channels: 'Don't show gory images, dead bodies, physical assault'
India | Jan 09, 2023, 04:23 PM ISTThe ministry has observed that in most cases the videos are being taken from social media and broadcast without editorial discretion and modifications to ensure compliance and consistency with the Programme Code.
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Govt directs channels to follow 'Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act'. What is it?
India | Apr 23, 2022, 09:00 PM ISTIn the latest advisory, the Centre stated that the language and derogatory remarks used by the TV channels will have a negative impact on viewers and can also incite communal disharmony in society.
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Anurag Thakur launches project for skilling Indians for jobs in UAE
India | Mar 27, 2022, 11:50 PM ISTThakur, on the second day of his visit to Dubai, addressed the audience at the launch, saying India has a youthful population and the youth are the largest stakeholders in both nation-building and image building.
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Govt asks FM radio channels to refrain from using vulgar, objectionable content
India | Mar 01, 2022, 01:56 PM ISTThe ministry said airing such content is in gross violation of the Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA).
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I&B Ministry shares meme on Allu Arjun's Pushpa to spread COVID-19 awareness
Trending | Jan 19, 2022, 02:55 PM ISTThe Pushpa-theme tweet shared by I&B Ministry stated that the country's fight against COVID-19 was ongoing and people should continue wearing their masks, sanitise their hands, maintain social distance and get fully vaccinated.
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PUBG Mobile, Baidu among 118 Chinese mobile apps banned by govt: Full list
India | Sep 02, 2020, 11:21 PM ISTPUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik, PUBG MOBILE LITE, WeChat Work and WeChat reading, Baidu are among 118 Chinese mobile apps banned by the Ministry of Information & Technology on Wednesday.
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I&B Ministry Recruitment 2019: Last date to apply today; check selection process, eligibility criteria
Career | Jun 10, 2019, 11:54 AM ISTCandidates who wish to apply for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Recruitment 2019 should send their applications latest by 4 pm today.