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<ul><li><keyword id="119642" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prakash-Javadekar">Prakash Javadekar</keyword>, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting announced the launch of a <keyword id="110048" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Standard-Operating-Procedure">Standard Operating Procedure</keyword> for the film and Television industry.</li><li>The SOPs are aimed at ensuring the safety of the cast and crew working in the industry.</li></ul> As production work in the TV and film industry is slowly picking up pace, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar revealed a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for the industry. Javadekar shared the new guidelines through a tweet and said that the ‘general principles behind the SOP will help create a safe working environment for cast and crew in the industry’. <div type="twitter" handle="PrakashJavdekar" handlename="Prakash Javadekar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1291192452993314816/frBFZP9U_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1087" retweetcount="333" status="Today @MIB_India have released a detailed SOP for resuming work in the media production industry. The general prin… https://t.co/fWsFu06Ok9" createdat="1598160965000" id="1297407242044502017"></div> “The SOP ensures adequate distancing at shoot locations and other work places and contains measures including <keyword id="9527034" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="proper-sanitization">proper sanitization</keyword>, crowd management and provision for protective equipments,” read his tweet. <div type="twitter" handle="PrakashJavdekar" handlename="Prakash Javadekar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1291192452993314816/frBFZP9U_normal.jpg" favoritecount="297" retweetcount="139" status="The SOP ensures adequate distancing at shoot locations and other work places and contains measures including proper… https://t.co/0B3Z6Bi4eh" createdat="1598160967000" id="1297407248021348353"></div> He also wrote that 'Contact Minimisation' was at the core of the new guidelines. “This will be ensured by minimal physical contact and sharing of props, PPEs for hair stylists and make-up artists among others,” he added. <div type="twitter" handle="PrakashJavdekar" handlename="Prakash Javadekar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1291192452993314816/frBFZP9U_normal.jpg" favoritecount="268" retweetcount="140" status="'Contact Minimisation' is at the core of the SOP. This will be ensured by minimal physical contact and sharing of p… https://t.co/aOIoAOWARM" createdat="1598160968000" id="1297407253427847168"></div>

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases guidelines for TV and film productions

The <keyword id="6375960" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="twitter-account" source="Orion">Twitter account</keyword> of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was compromised on Wednesday. The account, however, was restored later on. The hacker renamed the account as <keyword id="6355315" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Elon-Musk" source="Orion">Elon Musk</keyword> and tweeted a great job. The account was restored and posts made by hackers were deleted. "The account @Mib_india has been restored. This is for the information of all the followers," the ministry tweeted. Last month Prime Minister Narendra Modi's <keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> account was compromised for a brief period and a post claiming that India had officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender was tweeted from it. "The Twitter handle of PM @narendramodi was very briefly compromised. The matter was escalated to Twitter and the account has been immediately secured. In the brief period that the account was compromised, any tweet shared must be ignored," <keyword id="1197746" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pmo-india" source="Orion">PMO India</keyword> had said in a tweet. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/content-moderators-for-meta-threaten-to-stop-work-until-paid-in-full/articleshow/88848336.cms">Content moderators for Meta threaten to stop work until paid in full</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/tiger-global-led-82-million-round-in-fintech-startup-refyne/articleshow/88837462.cms">INTERVIEW | This one-year-old startup raised $82 million led by Tiger Global to offer employees advance on their salaries</a>

Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's Twitter account hacked, restored later

<keyword id="6408304" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword>, India’s national broadcaster, is getting churned up with Narendra Modi-led government’s emphasis on the state-run media. Doordarshan is set to go global in January next year when it will be beamed free of cost to 120 million homes in Europe and Middle East, as per <keyword id="384646" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Information-and-Broadcasting-Ministry">Information and Broadcasting Ministry</keyword> officials. 
 After the polls in Maharashtra and Haryana, Information and Broadcasting Minister <keyword id="119642" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prakash-Javadekar">Prakash Javadekar</keyword> will hold the first inter-ministerial meeting of secretaries of ministries of external affairs, information and broadcasting, tourism, culture and home affairs to chalk out the content to be aired in these countries. Prasar Bharati CEO Jawahar Sircar said that a deadline and a consultative group for the project will be decided in the meeting. 
 
"We need to finalise right content to project a new, dynamic India. The new aspirations of India have to be portrayed in a manner that European and Middle Eastern audiences would appreciate and understand. Expert advice of ambassadors who have worked in these countries would be useful, as would be those of TV professionals who have foreign experience," he said. 
 
Doordarshan has also revived a project of digitisation of its terrestrial transmitters.

India’s Doordarshan
Goes Global; To Telecast Programmes In Europe, Middle East

The <keyword id="82970" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting" source="Orion">Ministry of Information and Broadcasting</keyword> on Tuesday blocked 22 YouTube channels, including 18 Indians for spreading disinformation related to the country's national security, foreign relations and public order. The <keyword id="48413" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ministry" source="Orion">ministry</keyword> also blocked three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account and one new website. For first time 18 Indian YouTube news channels were blocked under <keyword id="645424" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="it-rules" source="Orion">IT Rules</keyword>, 2021. In a statement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, "Utilizing the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, has issued orders on 04.04.2022 for blocking of twenty-two (22) YouTube based news channels, three (3) Twitter accounts, one (1) Facebook account, and one (1) news website." "The blocked YouTube channels had a cumulative viewership of over 260 crore, and were used to spread fake news, and coordinated disinformation over social media on subjects sensitive from the perspective of national security, <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>'s foreign relations, and public order," the ministry said. This is the first time action has been taken against the Indian YouTube based news publishers since the notification of the IT Rules, 2021 in February last year. Through the recent blocking order, 18 Indian and four (4) Pakistan-based YouTube news channels have been blocked. Analysis of contents shows that multiple YouTube channels were used to post fake news on various subjects such as the Indian Armed Forces, Jammu and <keyword id="6354495" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kashmir" source="Orion">Kashmir</keyword>, etc. "The content ordered to be blocked also included certain anti-India content posted from multiple social media accounts operated in a coordinated manner from Pakistan," it said. The ministry claimed that it was observed that a significant amount of false content published by the these Indian YouTube based channels related to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, and aimed at jeopardising India's foreign relations with other countries. "The blocked Indian YouTube channels were using templates and logos of certain TV news channels, including images of their news anchors to mislead the viewers to believe that the news was authentic," the ministry said. With this action, since December 2021, the Ministry has issued directions for blocking 78 YouTube based news channels and several other social media accounts on grounds related to national security, sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, etc. "The Government of India remains committed towards ensuring an authentic, trustworthy, and safe online news media environment, and thwarting any attempts at undermining India's sovereignty and integrity, national security, foreign relations, and public order," the ministry added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/delhi-sees-a-decline-in-hiring-in-march-this-year/slidelist/90663738.cms">Delhi sees a decline in hiring in March this year</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/39-tigers-reported-dead-in-last-four-months-across-india-says-report/articleshow/90663789.cms">39 tigers reported dead in last four months across India, says report</a>

Government blocks 22 YouTube channels for 'spreading disinformation'

The <keyword id="82970" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Information-and-Broadcasting">Ministry of Information and Broadcasting</keyword> (MIB) is inviting applications for contractual job roles across departments. The ministry aims to hire as many as 35 candidates to work in <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs/good-news-for-young-professionals-ib-ministry-invites-applications-for-multiple-vacancies-with-rs-6-lakh-salary/1681205/">media units of MIB</a> in Delhi. The contract will for a year. However, it can be extended up to three years for consistent performers, based on the annual performance. The registration for the job roles has begun and the last day to apply is 14 September 2019. Candidates below the age of 32 years can email at <a href="mailto:soadmn4-moib@nic.in">soadmn4-moib@nic.in</a> to apply. Desired candidates The interested candidates must have a Master’s degree or Diploma in Media subject along with at least one year of experience in the field of Communication, designing, marketing, e-commerce, animation, editing or book publishing. The candidates can fill in the application form on the official website of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at <a href="https://mib.gov.in/">mib.gov.in</a>. The form is required to be posted to “Under Secretary (Admn.), M/o Information and Broadcasting, Room No. 544, A-wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.” Once selected, the candidates will be given a three day long training by the Ministry and Media Units. And the monthly compensation will be ₹50,000 — which is ₹600,000 per annum. Other employee benefits such as Dearness Allowance, Residential Telephone, House Rent Allowance, CGHS, Medical reimbursement will not be applicable on the elected jobs.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is hiring contract employees @50,000 per month

<ul><li>The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has prepared a draft Bill titled RPP Bill, 2019 to replace the existing PRB Act, 1867. </li><li>The bill proposes to bring e-papers and digital media news under MIB’s purview.</li><li>The bill also recommends having a simple system of registration for e-papers and enables the Government to frame rules for issuing Government ads in newspapers. </li></ul>The <keyword id="510157" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Information-and-Broadcast">Ministry of Information and Broadcast</keyword> (MIB) has proposed a draft to replace Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867 with <keyword id="8379576" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="registration-of-press-and-periodicals-bill-2019">Registration of Press and Periodicals Bill 2019</keyword>. Under the new Bill, MIB proposes to bring e-papers and digital news under its purview. The Bill also proposes to do away with the existing procedure of furnishing of declaration by publishers or printers before the District Magistrate and its subsequent authentication. If passed, it would enable the Central Government and the State Government to frame rules and regulate the conditions for issuing Government advertisements in newspapers, accreditation of newspapers and such other facilities for newspapers. It further proposes to have a simple system of registration of e-papers. The process of title and registration of periodicals including newspapers is also proposed to be effected centrally by the Press Registrar General.

Ministry of Information and Broadcast to bring e-papers and digital news under its purview

<ul><li>Following the controversy around the Saif Ali Khan-starrer <keyword id="1299578" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tandav">Tandav</keyword> when several FIRs were filed against it, Unio Minister <keyword id="119642" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prakash-Javadekar">Prakash Javadekar</keyword> has announced that the <keyword id="82970" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Information-and-Broadcasting">Ministry of Information and Broadcasting</keyword> will soon come out with a set of guidelines to regulate it.</li><li>The move is a response to the multiple complaints received against several web series on various platforms.</li></ul>In view of the rising number of complaints received against content on various <keyword id="2354450" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Over-the-top">Over-the-Top</keyword> (<keyword id="1245953" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="OTT">OTT</keyword>) platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will soon come out with a set of guidelines to regulate it, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said. Over the past few weeks, Saif Ali Khan-starrer Tandav on Amazon Prime received a lot of criticism with multiple FIRs being filed against it in several states. The ministry had received several complaints against Tandav for its depiction of Hindu Gods in the show and for hurting religious sentiments of people. The announcement by the Union Minister closely follows the controversy. Films and serials released on OTT platforms and digital newspapers do not come under the purview of the Press Council Act, Cable Television Networks (<keyword id="163506" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="regulation">Regulation</keyword>) Act or Censor Board and therefore there will be some guidelines soon to regulate the content, Javadekar said during a press conference. In November last year, the government brought OTT platforms under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s ambit. Previously, these platforms used to come under the <keyword id="3428254" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="ministry-of-electronics-and-information-technology">Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology</keyword>.

Following the Tandav controversy, government to start regulating OTT content

<ul><li>Regulation of OTT platforms and digital news providers will now fall under the gambit of the Information and Broadcasting (I&amp;B) Ministry instead of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY).</li><li>With the winter session of parliament right around the corner, many are nervous that this could indicate more than just the changing of the guard. </li><li>Here are the burning unanswered questions that the online community is wondering about.</li></ul>The regulation of OTT platforms like <keyword id="128682" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Netflix">Netflix</keyword>, HotstarDisney+, Amazon Prime Video and others has been pulled from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) and handed off to the Information and Broadcasting (I&amp;B) Ministry. Aside from the changing of the guard, the government is yet to shed light on what it actually means for the OTT channel and news content curators themselves. One can only assume that a new regulatory framework will be put in place to address the challenges that have cropped in recent years. The winter session of Parliament is also right around the corner. “Although there is little to no clarity about what this entails for different types of intermediaries, platform and content creators, it portends a regime with more interference from the Ministry of I&amp;B and less reliance on self-regulation by the OTT platforms extending the censorship heavy legacy to the Internet,” technology lawyer and founder of the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) told Business Insider. Despite the ambiguity, Internet Freedom Foundation chair and founder of SaveTheInternet Raman Chima, also believes that this is more than just a reorganisation of departments. “It does indicate government intent. That is definitely worrying. This change was made without any proper public consultation,” he explained on <a href="https://twitter.com/tame_wildcard/status/1326553154893217795">Twitter</a>. Here are some of the unanswered questions around what the change in regulations could mean for OTT platforms and news content providers: <ul><li>Will the government be holding a discussion with stakeholders before implementing new regulations?</li></ul>Some experts believe that there is a trend in the making. First, the government added a regulatory structure around foreign direct investment (FDI) and now, it’s looking to regulate content. <ul><li>Will the new regulations be on par with current regulations currently in place?</li></ul>The key obstacle they will face is that, at a technical level, broadcast, print and digital aren’t the same. This will make treating them as the same increasingly difficult. <ul><li>How will user-generated content be regulated on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and others?</li></ul>While OTT platforms curate content and are responsible for what goes up on the platform, YouTube and Facebook are ‘intermediaries’. This means that they do take any responsibility for the content that is posted on their site, and instead pass the buck onto individual users. <ul><li>How will digital news media be defined? Will personal channels like Dhruv Rathi and Akash Banerjee come under digital news media?</li></ul>The mediums used to dispense the news in the digital era expands well beyond the written word or even structured news publications. There are influencers like Dhruv Rathi analysing the news, personalised newsletters that people can subscribe to, instagram alerts and so much more. The new regulations will have to define what amounts to news, and what does not. <ul><li>Will every news organisation on the internet will have to register itself?</li></ul>Not every news publication exists in the brick-and-mortar world, some are only digital. In fact, the freedom to register a website and dispense content at a minimal cost is of the primary pros of being on the internet. But non-digital news organisations have to register and get government approval before they can take off. If the same applies to the online world, it should lead to a drastic cut in the number of publications able to report the news. <ul><li>Will this mean nobody can post on YouTube or Facebook if they’re not registered?</li></ul>In addition to channels and influencers, day-to-day users also express their opinion and share the news online. Like FM channels, will this mean that those who are not registered will no longer be allowed to post about the news on social networking hubs like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Will generic vlogs be flagged or taken down should they make mention of any current events? <ul><li>Will there be a cap on subscriptions and memberships, or a minimum rate that can be charged?</li></ul>News publications and individuals are also offering newsletters and subscriptions. The new slew of regulations hold the potential to cap the number of people who can sign up. They could also dictate a ceiling price that would limit how much can be charged for such services. <ul><li>Is the government going to block any news outfit or OTT that’s not registered in India?</li></ul>In addition to the publications in India, it’s uncertain what the regulations will mean for foreign entities. While they do report on India, without registering with the government on par with print regulations the government may block access. <ul><li>Will content rules for OTT platforms now be the same as the ones for television channels?</li></ul>Television channels have to adhere to strict rules about what can and cannot be said while OTT platforms do not. This has been one of the critical reasons behind the success of shows like Sacred Games, or Mirzapur. <ul><li>Will movies that release exclusively on the internet now require a certification from the licensing board?</li></ul>Movies that get released online don’t need to be licensed by Central Board of Film Certification. But with the I&amp;B Ministry at the helm, they may have to adhere to the rules and regulations of the board, which many fear will restrict creative expression. The way news is disseminated is also diversifying. Publications have alerts on WhatsApp and Telegram, others have personalised newsletters, and most are spread across difficult mediums — from text to video to podcasts. Individual states already have anti fake-news task forces within their ranks that have thus far proven ineffective, other than in cases on anti-government news deemed to be misleading. Given the wide array of complications in implementing blanket regulations, the task will be nearly impossible to execute. So, what remains to be seen, is what the government’s intent is behind bringing a new regulatory authority for OTT platforms and news content providers. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/google-photos-will-no-longer-offer-free-and-unlimited-photo-uploads-starting-june-next-year/articleshow/79184955.cms">Google Photos' most endearing feature is going out the window starting June next year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/psu-bank-employees-wage-revision-finalised-after-three-years-of-waiting-only-a-1500-increase-in-salary-for-officers/articleshow/79166497.cms">PSU bank employees wage revision finalised after three years of waiting — only a ₹1,500 increase in salary for officers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/instagram-down-users-complain-of-frozen-timelines-and-likes/articleshow/79146012.cms">Instagram down for a second consecutive day — Facebook is working on a fix but has not disclosed what's wrong</a>

Unanswered questions as regulation of OTT platforms and digital news providers moves from one government department to another

(Image source- Reuters) <ul><li>The Ministry of <keyword id="189147" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Information-and-Broadcasting">Information and Broadcasting</keyword> is scrapping a clause in its Press and Registration of Books and Periodicals (PRBP) Bill which is directed at the regulation of <keyword id="6483703" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="paid-news">paid news</keyword>. </li><li>This is reportedly due to the fact that the bill, like the 151-year act that it is meant to replace, is squarely focused on the registration, title verification and distribution of newspapers and books. </li><li>The information and broadcasting ministry doesn’t, however, intend to ignore the issue of paid news. It could end up regulating paid news through an amendment to the Press Council Act of 1978, which deals with publishing standards.</li></ul>India does not have any specific legislation to prohibit paid news. That was supposed to change with the Indian <keyword id="26362" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Government">government</keyword>’s new Press and Registration of Books and Periodicals (PRBP) Bill, which was being drafted to replace the 151-year old <a href="https://www.mib.gov.in/acts/press-registration-books-act-1867">Press and Registration of Books Act</a>. However, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is scrapping a clause in the bill which is directed at the regulation of paid news, sources told <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/information-and-broadcasting-to-drop-paid-news-regulation-in-draft-bill-newspapers-magazines-5492867/">the Indian Express</a>. The reason? It doesn’t fall under the purview of the new bill, which has been in the works <a href="https://www.livemint.com/Politics/xL41AoS7VB2cRBXLsljfeM/Tough-rules-on-paid-news-proposed-in-draft-Press-Bill.html">since 2013</a>. The bill is supposedly meant to only deal with the registration, title verification and distribution of newspapers and books. The content of newspapers does not fall under the PRBP Bill, just like the draconian Press and Registration of Books Act. The clause aimed at preventing paid news by imposing a 45-day suspension on publications with such content. In the event that the publication continued publishing paid news, it’s license was to be revoked. The bill would also have helped establish a legal, binding definition of “paid news”. The Press Council of India <a href="http://presscouncil.nic.in/OldWebsite/CouncilReport.pdf">defines </a>paid news rather broadly as “any news or analysis appearing in any media for a price in cash or kind as consideration”. The information and broadcasting ministry does, however, intend to regulate paid news. The most likely route for this will be through an amendment to the <a href="http://presscouncil.nic.in/OldWebsite/act.htm">Press Council Act</a> of 1978, which deals with publishing standards. Until then, it seems that the publishing of paid propaganda will be legal for the most part. India’s Election Commission (EC) took a stand on the issue of paid news last year when it <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/election-commission-disqualifies-madhya-pradesh-minister-narottam-mishra/articleshow/59302619.cms">disqualified</a> Narottam Mishra, Madhya Pradesh’s of Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs, for publishing false accounts of his election expenditure when campaigning for state polls in 2008. In the absence of a paid news law, it had to rely on a section of the Representation of Peoples Act related to to false reporting of expenditure. These false accounts related to expenditure on 42 samples of promotional media material which were meant to improve his election chances. However, in May 2018, the Delhi High Court <a href="https://scroll.in/latest/879478/delhi-hc-sets-aside-poll-bodys-decision-to-disqualify-madhya-pradesh-minister-in-paid-news-case">imposed a stay</a> on the order, citing insufficient evidence. In a troubling decision, it further <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/election-commission-cant-regulate-content-of-media-article-says-high-court/articleshow/64250886.cms">explained</a> that the EC could not regulate a candidate’s free speech. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-election-commission-is-working-to-limit-how-much-political-parties-spend-on-election-campaigns/articleshow/66028442.cms">India's Election Commission is working to limit how much political parties spend on election campaigns</a>

India’s information and broadcasting ministry is discarding an important clause on paid news from its new press regulations bill

The <keyword id="82970" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting" source="Orion">Ministry of Information and Broadcasting</keyword> has initiated a series of crucial amendments to the <keyword id="578796" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="cable-television-network-rules" source="Orion">Cable Television Network Rules</keyword>, 1994, aimed at streamlining the <keyword id="1172505" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Multi-System-Operator" source="Orion">Multi-System Operator</keyword> (MSO) registration process and promoting infrastructure sharing with broadband service providers to expand internet access across the nation. According to the press release by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, MSOs are now required to apply for registration or the renewal of registration online, utilizing the <keyword id="13543655" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Broadcast-Seva-Portal" source="Orion">Broadcast Seva Portal</keyword> of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This move towards digital processes aligns with the government's commitment to facilitating business operations and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. MSO registrations will now be granted or renewed for a more extended period, specifically for ten years. This alteration provides greater stability and predictability for cable operators, enhancing the sector's appeal for potential foreign investments. A processing fee of Rs 1 lakh has been established for the renewal of registration, streamlining financial transactions and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. MSOs are required to apply for the renewal of their registration within a defined window, which spans from seven to two months before the current registration expires. This provision aims to prevent service interruptions and maintain continuity. These regulatory changes signify a shift from the previous rules, where only fresh MSO registrations were considered, and there was no specification regarding the validity period of MSO registrations, read the press release. The new framework is expected to foster a more business-friendly environment, enticing foreign investments and encouraging growth in the cable television sector. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has emphasized that MSOs with registrations set to expire within the next seven months must submit their renewal applications online through the Broadcast Seva Portal, read the release. For any required assistance, cable operators can utilize the helpline number available on the portal or reach out via email at sodas-moiab@gov.in. Furthermore, an additional provision has been introduced to allow cable operators to share their infrastructure with broadband service providers. This move is expected to yield two primary benefits: first, it will contribute to enhanced internet penetration, especially in remote and underserved areas, and second, it will promote the efficient utilization of existing resources, reducing the need for duplicate infrastructure for broadband services, read the release. These amendments signify a positive step towards modernizing and optimizing the cable television and broadband sectors in India. They align with the government's broader objectives of fostering a digital-first economy and expanding internet connectivity to even the remotest corners of the country. (ANI)

Indian govt introduces key amendments to cable TV network rules

Broadcasters of private FM channels have raised concerns about the restrictions imposed by the <keyword id="510157" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Information-and-Broadcast">Ministry of Information and Broadcast</keyword> on multiple permissions in a city. 
 
The information memorandum issued by the ministry says that no entity will be allowed to have more than 15% of all channels allotted in the country. This however, excludes the channels located in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, North-eastern States and island territories. The private broadcasters want the cap to be extended to overall auctions and not just for the partial Phase III auctions. 
 Ms <keyword id="2688166" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nisha-Narayanan">Nisha Narayanan</keyword>, COO, RED FM opined the following views about the pre-bid conference. 
 
“15 percent cap is a major issue we have raised with the ministry of information and broadcasting which will affect all big players and RED FM specifically. Ideally we would have liked to reach out to more cities but it now restricts us to be present in few cities only. As a natural corollary, the likelihood gets skewed towards metros and mini metros and the C and D categories will be left out. The other option is to surrender some existing stations and bid for more cities which again does not help the growth of radio. We would also like the existing frequencies to be there in the new cities since we have all built a brand around it. Moreover they are widely recognized in the listeners mind over the last 10 years. Networking, brand and marketing campaigns, content syndication etc becomes a lot easier with single frequency network.” [sic] 
 
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ordered the blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to the banned organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). In a statement, the Ministry said it has ordered the blocking of apps, website, and social media accounts of foreign-based 'Punjab Politics TV' having close links with the SFJ, deemed unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. "Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on February 18 to block the digital media resources of Punjab Politics TV," it said. The Ministry claimed that the contents of the blocked apps, website, and social media accounts had the potential to incite communal disharmony and separatism; and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order. "It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections. The government of India remains vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India's sovereignty and integrity," it added. In January, the Ministry had ordered the blocking of 35 YouTube-based news channels and two websites which were involved in spreading fake news against India in a coordinated manner over digital media. In December last year, the Centre blocked 20 YouTube channels and two websites when the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021 were first utilised. SEE ALSO <a class="tout-title-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/equity-markets-across-the-world-witness-bloodbath-amid-worsening-russia-ukraine-conflict/articleshow/89740850.cms" style="">Equity markets across the world witness bloodbath amid worsening Russia-Ukraine conflict</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/putin-orders-russian-troops-to-eastern-ukraine-for-peacekeeping-operation-a-major-escalation-towards-a-war/articleshow/89735923.cms" style="">Putin orders Russian troops to eastern Ukraine for 'peacekeeping' operation, a major escalation towards a war</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/fans-mourn-the-end-of-arthur-after-25-years-of-life-lessons-and-a-bunch-of-iconic-memes/articleshow/89737181.cms" style="">Fans mourn the end of 'Arthur' after 25 years of life lessons and a bunch of iconic memes</a>

Indian government orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

<ul><li>The DPCGC will have an OCCP Council composed of publishers of OCC as members and an independent Grievance Redressal Board [GRB] -- consisting of a chairperson and six members.</li><li>The GRB will oversee and ensure the alignment and adherence to the <keyword id="184398" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="code-of-ethics">Code of Ethics</keyword>.</li></ul>The <keyword id="128625" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Internet-and-Mobile-Association-of-India">Internet and Mobile Association of India</keyword> (<keyword id="149966" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IAMAI">IAMAI</keyword>) today announced the formation of the Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (DPCGC). Over the past two years, IAMAI has worked collectively with its members towards establishing a self-regulatory and grievance redressal framework for Online Curated Content [OCC] Publishers. In light of the <keyword id="6363148" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="information-technology">Information Technology</keyword> (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, IAMAI is establishing the DPCGC as the Level-II Self-Regulatory Body for publishers of OCC as required under Rule 12, with the intent to empower consumers to make informed viewing choices. The DPCGC will have an OCCP Council composed of publishers of OCC as members and an independent Grievance Redressal Board [GRB] -- consisting of a chairperson and six members. The GRB will be chaired by a retired Supreme Court/High Court judge and the members would comprise eminent persons from the media and entertainment industry, experts from various fields including child rights, minority rights, and media law. The GRB will oversee and ensure the alignment and adherence to the Code of Ethics by the OCCP Council members, provide guidance to entities on Code of Ethics, address grievances that have not been resolved by the publisher within 15 days and hear grievances/appeals filed by the complainant(s). Subho Ray, President, Internet and <keyword id="592650" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mobile-Association-of-India">Mobile Association of India</keyword>, said, “IAMAI and members of the DPCGC are deeply committed to protecting consumer rights and empowering consumers with the right tools to make informed decisions, as well as have their grievances addressed. The formation of this body is an important step towards consumer choice, as more and more people are viewing content online.” IAMAI has notified the <keyword id="82970" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Information-and-Broadcasting">Ministry of Information and Broadcasting</keyword> that they are in the process of forming the DPCGC and has also shared a list of publishers who have confirmed to be members of the Council. So far, IAMAI has received confirmation from 10 publishers, including 1.) Alt Balaji 2.) Amazon Prime Video 3.) Arha Media 4.) Firework 5.) Hoichoi 6.) Hungama 7.) Lionsgate Play 8.) MX Player 9.) Netflix and 10) Shemaroo. IAMAI is also awaiting confirmation from several other such digital publishers. The creation of Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (DPCGC) is a significant step in ensuring that publishers of OCC are compliant with IT rules 2021. The Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council will serve as a transparent and open channel to effectively address consumer grievances. As part of the process to be compliant, this newly formed body is an important step towards consumer empowerment and choice.

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