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Government Releases Draft Telecom Rules 2026 to Simplify TV and Radio Broadcasting Regulations

New Delhi, July 22: The Central Government has released the Draft Telecommunications Rules 2026, proposing a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to simplify compliance, reduce regulatory complexity, and improve the ease of doing business for broadcasters across India. The Draft Telecommunications Rules 2026 […]

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International Yoga Day 2026 Celebrated at National Media Centre in New Delhi

New Delhi, June 21: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with a special yoga session at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. The event was organized in line with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Chanchal Kumar, led […]

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Releases Draft Telecom Rules 2026 for Public Consultation

New Delhi, June 12: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation. The proposed rules aim to create a unified regulatory framework for television, radio, and related broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Stakeholders can submit comments and suggestions on […]

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Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed Festival Director of 57th International Film Festival of India

New Delhi, May 1, 2026: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed celebrated filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th International Film Festival of India, which will be hosted in Goa. Gowariker is widely known for his significant contribution to Indian cinema and has maintained a long association with the festival […]

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Launches Nationwide Plan to Set Up Content Creation Labs in 15,000 Schools and 500 Colleges

New Delhi | February 12, 2026- In a major step towards strengthening India’s creative economy, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) convened a national stakeholder workshop on Thursday at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, to roll out Content Creation Labs across 15,000 schools and 500 colleges nationwide. The initiative, aligned with the government’s […]

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Prasar Bharati Launches ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News to Boost India’s Digital Creator Ecosystem

New Delhi : In line with the Prime Minister’s vision to recognise and promote digital content creators, Prasar Bharati today launched “Creator’s Corner”, a dedicated platform for showcasing content created by digital creators from across the country on DD News. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that under the leadership of Prime Minister […]

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‘Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav’ Contest Winners Announced, Citizens Showcase India’s Transformation

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday announced the winners of four nationwide creative competitions held under the ‘Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav’ campaign, an initiative aimed at capturing citizens’ personal experiences of India’s transformation over the last eleven years. Organised in collaboration with MyGov, the campaign encouraged people from […]

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Dr. L. Murugan Unveils Government of India Calendar 2026

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today unveiled the Government of India Calendar 2026. The Minister said the Calendar is not merely an annual publication of dates and months, but a medium that reflects India’s journey of transformation, highlights the priorities of governance, and renews the […]

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WAVES 2025 Positions India as a Global Creative Powerhouse

New Delhi : WAVES In 2025, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting carried out many important initiatives to support India’s media and entertainment sector. The biggest among them was WAVES 2025, the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit. Prime Minister Modi described WAVES not just as an event, but as a “wave of culture, creativity and […]

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Strengthens Grassroots and Digital Outreach through DCID Scheme

New Delhi : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) is significantly expanding its digital and local outreach efforts through the Development Communication and Information Dissemination (DCID) Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme aimed at enhancing public awareness and citizen engagement with government programmes, policies and initiatives. The DCID Scheme focuses on reaching diverse sections of […]

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