Radio
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From Nehru, Netaji Bose to PM Modi: How Indian leaders used radio to speak directly to people
India | Feb 13, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTWorld Radio Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi revitalised radio's reach through "Mann Ki Baat," his monthly broadcast launched in 2014 on All India Radio and multiple platforms. By 2026, it connects with over 100 crore listeners, promoting initiatives like Swachh Bharat sanitation drive.
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Centre notifies guidelines for prevention, regulation of illegal listing and sale of radio equipment
India | May 30, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTThe guidelines, finalised after consultations with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), address the unauthorised sale of wireless devices that lack mandatory legal disclosures.
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World Radio Day 2025: Know date, theme, history, significance and interesting facts about radio
Lifestyle | Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 AM ISTLearn about the fascinating history, significance, and impact of radio on our lives on World Radio Day 2025. Know the theme, date, and interesting facts that make radio a powerful medium for communication and entertainment.
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Cabinet approves 730 new private FM Radio channels in 234 cities and towns
Technology | Aug 28, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTThe government approved to launch of 730 FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns with a reserve price of Rs 784.87 crore. Many of these locations are in Aspirational Districts, areas affected by left-wing extremism, and border districts.
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National Broadcasting Day 2024: From radio to television, a look at history of broadcasting in India
Lifestyle | Jul 23, 2024, 08:29 AM ISTNational Broadcasting Day 2024 offers an opportunity to reflect on the rich history and evolution of broadcasting in India, from its humble beginnings with radio to the widespread influence of television.
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Legendary radio host Ameen Sayani passes away at 91
India | Feb 21, 2024, 10:53 AM ISTThe demise of Ameen Sayani marks the end of an era in Indian broadcasting, as he leaves behind a legacy that has shaped the landscape of radio entertainment for decades.
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YouTube Music now allows users to create customized radio playlists for Android, iOS
Technology | Feb 23, 2023, 04:47 PM ISTYouTube Music is launching a new feature that allows users to create personalized radio playlists by selecting up to 30 of their favorite artists and customizing the frequency of their songs. Users can also filter their playlists based on categories like "new discoveries" or "chill songs."
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YouTube Music to let users create custom radio: Know more
Technology | Dec 17, 2022, 01:25 PM ISTYouTube Music tested a new feature -- Dynamic queue, which helped get queue and radio updates based on users listening behaviour. It will change the playback queue if users skip to a new track while still halfway through the current song.
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iPhone Radio: Steps to play radio on your iOS device for free
Technology | Aug 23, 2022, 08:45 PM ISTiPhone Radio: This is how you can listen to the radio on your apple device for free. Follow the steps and must have Apple Music subscription.
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Ahead of Yoga Day, Centre asks radio stations to 'continuously broadcast' related messages
India | Apr 19, 2022, 11:46 AM ISTThe International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year.
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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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Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat trains to soon provide radio entertainment to passengers
India | Feb 23, 2022, 08:26 AM ISTThe idea is for advertising through radio in ten Shatabdi Express trains and two Vande Bharat Express trains.
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World Radio Day 2022: Theme, history, significance; everything you need to know
Books & Culture | Feb 13, 2022, 09:06 AM ISTWorld Radio Day is celebrated annually to recognize radio as a method for teaching individuals, transporting data and promoting the opportunity for expression across global cultures.
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Radio workshop on COVID-appropriate behaviour during festivities
India | Sep 25, 2021, 07:47 AM ISTSpeaking on the importance of the medium in delivering public interest messages, a health ministry official said that India has successfully controlled Covid cases in record time by ramping up its test-track-treat and vaccination strategy.
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Nashik community radio station provides educational content to students amid COVID-19
News | Aug 08, 2021, 05:40 PM ISTA community radio station named "Radio Vishwas" is giving audio classes to students in Nashik district amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Puri artist crafts replica of 1980s stereo by matchsticks to mark World Radio Day
News | Feb 13, 2021, 08:45 AM ISTTo mark World Radio Day, an artist in Odisha's Puri made a replica of 1980s Panasonic stereo radio by using over 3000 matchsticks.
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Ahmedabad radio enthusiast gets response from astronauts of SpaceX Crew Dragon
News | Jun 03, 2020, 09:10 PM ISTAdhir Saiyadh, a ham radio enthusiast from Ahmedabad was trying to get connected with International Space Station in an ongoing video call with his student explaining him how to connect with ISS.
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Scientists discover second fast radio burst in space, far outside Milky Way galaxy
Jan 10, 2019, 12:14 PM ISTThis is one of the very first detections made by the new Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment, or CHIME.
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Record 'fast radio bursts' detected from deep space
Oct 11, 2018, 11:38 AM ISTShannon led the report on the signals detected with a high-powered telescope in Western Australia, Xinhua news agency reported.
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SC asks Centre, states to publicise mob lynching consequences on radio, television and other media platforms
India | Sep 07, 2018, 07:49 PM ISTIn its July 17 order, the Supreme Court had recommended to Parliament to create a separate offence for lynching and provide adequate punishment for the same as a special law would instil a sense of fear for law among the people involved in vigilantism and lynching.