The ministry said the move is aimed at curbing “unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content” by some news channels, particularly in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict, which it noted could create panic among viewers, especially those with connections to affected regions.
Rhea Chakraborty’s AI avatar marks a new phase in celebrity monetization—offering
scale, localization and cost gains, but raising legal, authenticity and deepfake risks in
India’s evolving AI landscape.
Microsoft will invest 1.6 trillion yen in Japan over four years to expand AI and cloud, train 1 million workers by 2030, and deepen cybersecurity and data sovereignty partnerships
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper to develop a regulatory framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services, a category that includes Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) services, which include apps like Samsung’s TV Plus or Xiaomi TV+.
The 1992-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre succeeds Jaju, who has now been assigned as Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Regional stories have strong emotional appeal, and in the short, mobile-first micro-drama format, they can
travel easily across digital platforms, experts say.
A comprehensive reading of the new TRP policy replacing the 12-year-old guidelines, tracing how it evolved and what it could mean for the wider media business
Built for quick consumption, Tadka offers short, high-impact stories across genres, as JioHotstar looks to create a structured alternative to the chaotic short-form content ecosystem
Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, visited the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), National Film Development Corporation–National Film Archive of India (NFDC–NFAI), and Doordarshan Centre, Pune, on Monday. This marks his first visit to these key media institutions since assuming office on April 1, 2026.
Pratilipi has announced the launch of Double Tap Films, positioning it as India’s first data-backed microdrama studio aimed at redefining short-form storytelling for mobile-first audiences. Built on Pratilipi’s extensive IP ecosystem of over 20 million stories, the studio will focus on creating vertical-first cinematic narratives tailored for high engagement across digital platforms.