Ib Ministry

Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act

The I&B Ministry had sought suggestions for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by 2 July. A letter with 3,000 signatories from the Indian film industry has opposed the proposed amendments.

Explained: Proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act, which will allow re-certification of films, penalisation of piracy

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has asked the general public to send their comments on the draft Bill by 2 July.

Satyajit Ray's 100th birth anniversary to be commemorated through year-long celebration in India and abroad

As part of the celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs will be organising film festivals in India, and abroad, where films and documentaries by and on Satyajit Ray will be showcased.

NCPCR asks I&B Ministry to direct Netflix to remove 'inappropriate' scenes from Bombay Begums

The NCPCR said Bombay Begums, has not only violated the prevailing law of the land and guidelines, but it's continuing the same and affecting children's interest to a very large extent

Cinemas to function at full capacity from 1 February; MHA issues new COVID-19 safety guidelines

Post lockdown, the Centre had allowed reopening of theatres and multiplexes in several regions, including Delhi, parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat on 15 October, 2020 with 50 per cent occupancy, functioning with stringent dos and don'ts, keeping in view the new normal.

Following Rakul Preet Singh's plea, I&B ministry directs private TV channels to adhere to Programme Code

The I&B ministry emphasised that no programme should criticise, malign, or slander any individual or certain groups.

Doordarshan's 25 channels, RS and LS broadcast to be offered mandatorily, I&B Ministry issues directive

The ministry has notified 25 Doordarshan and Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha TV channels that are to be mandatorily carried by the multiple system operators (MSOs) and cable operators on their networks

I&B ministry lifts 48-hour ban on Asianet News, Media One over coverage on Delhi riots; 'Govt supports press freedom,' says Javadekar

Centre revoked the 48-hour ban imposed on Friday on Malayalam news channels Asianet News and Media One for reportage of Delhi riots that could 'enhance communal disharmony' across the country

Centre imposes 48-hour ban on two Malayalam channels MediaOne TV, Asianet News for coverage on Delhi riots

Delhi Police and Home Minister Amit Shah, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have come under pressure with the opposition charging they failed to act swiftly enough to contain the violence.

Delhi violence: I&B Ministry cautions TV news channels against content that may promote 'anti-national' attitudes, incite violence

After fresh violence tore through northeast Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels asking them to be cautious about content that may incite violence or promote "anti-national" attitudes