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    When everyone has data: How will platform metrics coexist with the ratings system?

    • 02.04.2026
    • Exchange4media

    Stakeholders say while govt's move is directionally positive, it raises important questions around standardisation, comparability and the risk of multiple, potentially conflicting dataset

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    MeitY’s Abhishek Singh appointed as NTA Director General

    • 01.04.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Senior IAS officer Abhishek Singh to head the National Testing Agency with Secretary-level rank.

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    No plan for mega film studio, MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw cites funding, PPP push

    • 01.04.2026
    • Storyboard18

    The government also pointed to broader efforts to strengthen India’s audiovisual ecosystem. It cited the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 held in Mumbai as part of its push to position India as a global content creation hub, connecting creators and producers with international buyers, investors and technology companies.

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    Govt sets up AVGC task force, clears IICT as national centre of excellence

    • 01.04.2026
    • Storyboard18

    As part of the push to position India as a global AVGC-XR hub, the government has approved the setting up of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai as a national centre of excellence.

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    India extends SIM binding deadline: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal seek more time over technical challenges

    • 01.04.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Deadline pushed to year-end as tech giants and messaging platforms flag hurdles in implementing SIM-linked user authentication framework.

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    Over-engineered & under-clarified: Broadcasters flag concerns over new TRP policy

    • 01.04.2026
    • Exchange4media

    Experts says industry players may move court seeking interim relief and clarity if MIB fails to address concerns

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    Beyond films, actors diversify into theatre, documentaries to stay relevant

    • 01.04.2026
    • Mint

    Film actors are branching into theatre and documentaries to stay creatively active between releases, building credibility and long-term brand equity—while carefully balancing the risks of overexposure and diluted focus.

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    Draft IT Rules explained: What MeitY’s draft amendments mean for platform liability, content creators, content takedowns and data retention

    • 31.03.2026
    • Medianama

    The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, proposing significant changes to the regulation of online content.

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    Instagram Will “Substantially Reduce” Use of PG-13 Rating in Deal With Motion Picture Association

    • 31.03.2026
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The Meta platform had unveiled teen accounts "inspired" by the MPA's rating late last year.

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    Who is Chanchal Kumar, the new I&B secretary?

    • 31.03.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    1992-batch Bihar cadre IAS officer known for close association with Nitish Kumar and extensive experience across state and central roles

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