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MIB WaveX and IIT Delhi Join Forces to Revolutionize Media Tech
In a major boost for India’s creative economy, WaveX, the startup accelerator under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FITT, IIT Delhi. This strategic partnership aims to catalyze innovation and...
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SC Directs MIB to Draft Pre-Screening Rules for Social Media Uploads
The Supreme Court(SC) of India has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to prepare a draft mechanism for the pre-screening of user-generated content before it is uploaded on social media platforms. The bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant...
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Hyderabad to Get IICT Centre; MIB Boosts Anti-Piracy Efforts
The southern city of Hyderabad is set to receive a major boost as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, announced the imminent establishment of a regional centre of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)....
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MIB Cancels MSO Licences, Reducing India’s Cable Operator Count to 818
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has significantly ramped up its regulatory oversight of the cable television distribution sector, resulting in a substantial reduction in the number of licensed Multi System Operators (MSOs) across India. As of September...
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IBDF Supports Open TV Ratings Market but Urges Retention of ‘Conflict of Interest’ Clause
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) has weighed in on the government's proposed reforms for the television ratings ecosystem, signaling its support for an open market with multiple players. However, in a move to safeguard the integrity of...
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MIB Unleashes TRP Market: OTT Platforms, DPOs, and Big Tech Now Empowered to Establish Ratings Agencies
In a monumental shift poised to revolutionize India's television and digital audience measurement landscape, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has effectively "opened up" the Television Rating Point (TRP) market. Through significant amendments to its "Policy Guidelines for...
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MIB Proposes Major Amendments to TRP Guidelines, Invites Public Feedback to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has initiated a significant move to overhaul the regulatory framework governing Television Rating Agencies in India. In a draft order released on July 2, 2025, the MIB proposed key amendments to the...
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Cable TV Industry to Meet MIB, Will Push for Broadcasting Services Bill
Representatives from the cable television industry are scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to advocate for the swift implementation of the Broadcasting Services Bill. Industry stakeholders are keen to push forward the legislation, which...
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MIB, Maharashtra Accelerate IICT Development; Universities Engage AVGC Sector
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Government of Maharashtra are fast-tracking the development of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), a premier institute modeled after IITs and IIMs, set to be established at Film City...
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Maharashtra, MIB Join Hands for Mumbai’s Creative Economy Hub
In a landmark move to bolster India's creative economy, the Government of Maharashtra and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a world-class creative hub on a sprawling 240-acre plot...
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X Transforms User Experience with AI-Powered ‘Custom Timelines’ and Deprecates Communities
In a massive strategic pivot aimed at reshaping how users discover and engage with content, X has officially launched...



