New Delhi- The role of Indian Information Service (IIS) officers extends well beyond disseminating government information, requiring them to understand citizens’ concerns and strengthen trust in public institutions, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Chanchal Kumar said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the valedictory function and graduation ceremony organised by the Indian […]
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New Delhi, August 25, 2026: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting convened a national-level meeting with Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Secretaries and senior officials from States and Union Territories in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on stronger Centre-State coordination in media, broadcasting, public communication and the creative economy. The meeting, chaired by Information & […]
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Jaisalmer, June 11: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday inaugurated a new 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, strengthening radio broadcasting services in India’s western border region. The inauguration was conducted virtually from Akashvani Jaipur. The project is expected to significantly improve access to information, education and entertainment for residents […]
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New Delhi, June 2: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced that WAVES OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, has surpassed 1 crore registered users, marking a major milestone in the growth of India’s public service digital media ecosystem. The platform achieved the feat in less than two years since its launch […]
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New Delhi, May 2, 2026: In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s public broadcasting ecosystem, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the appointment of celebrated lyricist and communication strategist Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati. Joshi, widely regarded for his powerful storytelling and deep understanding of Indian culture, brings decades […]
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New Delhi, April 2, 2026: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has intensified efforts to strengthen India’s media and entertainment landscape, with a strong focus on the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics sector under its broader vision of promoting the orange economy. As part of the Union Budget 2026–27 announcements, the government has proposed […]
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New Delhi, January 30, 2026: WaveX, the startup accelerator under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, has opened applications for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from 16th to 20th February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event aims to highlight India’s growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem and provide a platform for […]
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New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a major milestone in the modernization of long-distance rail travel. During the visit, the Minister carried out a detailed review of […]
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In a landmark collaboration, Prasar Bharati and Collective Media Network have joined hands to reintroduce India’s legendary epic, the Mahabharat, through an innovative AI-driven adaptation that bridges tradition with technology. The new series will make its digital debut on WAVES OTT on October 25, 2025, followed by its television broadcast on Doordarshan every Sunday at […]
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New Delhi- Carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and the spirit of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, the grand inauguration of the three-day ‘Patriotic Film Festival’ was held today at NFDC Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Kapil Mishra, Minister for Art, Culture & Tourism, Government of […]
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