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9 TV channels taken off air for code violation: I&B Minister Thakur

Thakur said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had also issued directions to block 94 YouTube-based news channels and 19 social media accounts, websites and mobile applications

Body spray brand apologises for controversial ads after online outrage

Body spray brand Layer'r Shot has apologised for its two controversial ad campaigns, which had last week triggered outrage over social media and other media platforms for "promoting gang rape culture". However, Layer'r Shot, owned by Gujarat-based Adjavis Venture, said the two advertisements were aired "only after due and mandatory approvals". "... we never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments or feelings or outrage any women's modesty or promote any sort of culture, as wrongly perceived by some," Layer'r Shot said in an instagram post on Monday. It further added: "However, we sincerely apologise for the advertisements that consequentially caused rage amongst individuals & several communities and beg their pardon." Layer'r Shot claimed that it had "voluntarily" informed all its media partners to stop the telecast/broadcasting of both the advertisements from June 4 with immediate effect. The statement comes two days after the Information & Broadcasting (I&B) ministry had on

IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained

A year after releasing IT Rules 2021, the govt proposed a clutch of changes in it. While we await the revised version, find out what the original draft proposed and its impact on social media giants

Govt asks Twitter, YouTube to pull down perfume ad that triggered outrage

The I&B Ministry on Saturday asked Twitter and YouTube to remove from their social media platforms the videos of advertisement of a perfume brand that triggered outrage for "promoting sexual violence against women". In letters to Twitter and YouTube, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the videos were "detrimental to the portrayal of women in the interest of decency and morality" and in violation of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code). The videos of the perfume brand sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women. "It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting that an inappropriate and derogatory advertisement of a deodorant is circulating on social media. The Ministry has asked Twitter and YouTube to immediately pull down all instances of this advertisement," an official spokesperson said. The ...

Body spray ad was potentially in serious violation of regulation, says ASCI

I&B ministry asked Twitter, YouTube to remove from their social media platforms the videos of ads of body spray Layer'r Shot, as it triggered outrage for "promoting sexual violence agaist women"

Six Pakistan-based YouTube news channels among 16 blocked by I&B Ministry

This is the second time in a month that govt has taken such an action

I&B Ministry forms task force to promote animation, VFX sector in India

In a bid to promote the animation, visual effects, gaming and comic (AVGC) sector in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday constituted a task force

Media and entertainment projected to be $100-billion industry by 2030

The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing media industries in the world and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), said on Friday. Chandra, who inaugurated the Media and Entertainment Week at Dubai Expo's India Pavilion, said the media and entertainment industry in India is currently valued at USD 28 billion and highlighted that the country has the talent and creative skill required in the industry. Speaking at a round-table discussion organised at the India Pavilion on "Collaborating for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) content creation with India", Chandra said, "The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing and the most visible in the world." "The Indian media an entertainment industry is valued at USD 28 billion and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, growing at a cumulative growth rate of 12 per cent. India

Vague, arbitrary, draconian: Editors Guild on PIB accreditation guidelines

'These guidelines have been introduced without any prior consultation with journalists' bodies, media organisations or any other relevant stakeholders'

Govt asks BARC to release news ratings with immediate effect

This comes after over a year of suspension of television news ratings

Ask people to follow Covid norms during festivities: I&B to pvt channels

The ministry noted that media has been at the forefront of informing people about the need to adhere to COVID-19 norms.

Dish TV board cites rules, rejects YES Bank's demands to hold EGM

The lender, which holds 25.93% stake stake in Dish TV, had sought the removal of the firm's directors Jawahar Lal Goel and four others, and appointment of its own nominees

Centre gives digital media, OTTs 15 days to furnish details on compliance

The new digital media rules have asked for a three-tier grievance redressal for addressing problems of citizens

Disseminate message of 'Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi': I&B Ministry to pvt channels

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday urged private TV channels to disseminate messages for COVID-appropriate behaviour and vaccination of the eligible age group to create greater awareness among people. The ministry's advisory cites the meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 that was held review the emerging situation, where it was decided to focus on a five-fold strategy of testing, tracing, treatment, COVID-appropriate behavior and vaccination. The ministry noted the leadership role played by private TV channels in spreading messages in the public interest. The number of cases of COVID-19 in the country is witnessing an alarming upward trend, it said. "It is, therefore, imperative that all stakeholders take forward the communication strategy with renewed emphasis on Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi (medicines as well as strict preventive measures)," the I&B Ministry said in its advisory to private ...

OTT players apprehensive as Govt tightens rules on curated content

Legal experts say notifying rules for OTTs under IT Act may not be tenable; industry players seek clarity on oversight mechanism

The self-regulation toolkit: OCC operators struggle for a fine balance

Arguments over a voluntary code for self-regulation intensify even as the prospect of government intervention looms

Centre of excellence in the works for gaming, visual effects: Javadekar

IIT Bombay to collaborate with govt on the project, I&B ministry has identified animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector as sunrise industry

I&B Ministry releases booklet to highlight govt's agricultural reforms

The I&B Ministry has come out with a booklet titled 'Putting Farmers First', highlighting the reforms introduced by the government in the agriculture sector through the new farm laws

MIB issues advisory against misleading advertisements on online gaming

As per the ASCI guidelines, no gaming advertisement may depict any person under the age of 18 years engaged in playing an online game for real money winnings

The bogey of content regulation

On November 9, the Cabinet Secretariat issued a notification that brings digital and online media within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting