Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

MIB has introduces key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994. Ministry issued a notification yesterday amending the Rules, introducing a procedure for the renewal of Multi-System Operator, MSO Registrations. An enabling provision has been ed in the Rules for the sharing of infrastructure by the Cable Operators with Broadband Service providers to promote internet penetration to the last mile. MSOs shall apply for the registration or renewal of reg...

August 25, 2023 4:45 PM

I&B Ministry advises media entities against allowing direct and indirect advertisements of betting

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised all stakeholders, including the media entities, online advertisement intermediaries and social media platforms to immediately refrain from showing advertisements and promotional content on betting and gambling in any form. The Ministry in a statement said that failure to adhere to this advisory may invite appropriate action from the Government of India under various statutes. The Ministry has cited the recent Central Government action...