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Mumbai, April 11 Actress Bhumi Pednekar commemorated National Pet Day on Saturday by sharing some precious moments with her furry friends, Beau and Bruno, on social media.She shared that those who have not experienced the love of a pet have no idea what they are missing out on in life...

Doordarshan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New Delhi. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that the partnership aims to utilize Doordarshan's (Prasar Bharati) extensive television, radio, and digital...

New Delhi, April 9 The Delhi High Court on Thursday referred a dispute over the alleged unauthorized use of a song from the 1989 film "Tridev" in "Dhurandhar 2" to mediation.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order on a lawsuit filed by "Tridev" maker, Trimurti Films, against Aditya Dhar's...

Mumbai, April 7 Actress Kubbra Sait contributed to the ongoing debate about films versus OTT.The actress, known for her role in 'Sacred Games', stated that viewers should have the freedom to choose. She added that if people can connect with a story, the medium in which it is presented becomes...

Mumbai, March 31 Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who recently attended the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, believes that while the space for women-led narratives may be shrinking in mainstream cinema, the rise of OTT platforms has opened up stronger and more meaningful opportunities for...

New Delhi, March 27 The government on Friday released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in the country with the aim of ensuring transparency, independence, and accountability in audience measurement.The policy defines clear...

New Delhi, March 19 Following the uproar over the vulgar lyrics of the song "Sarke Chunar", its singer Mangli has apologized, saying that the team's intention was never to offend anyone's sensibilities.In a statement posted on Instagram last night, the Telugu folk singer said that the lyrics...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 18 – The controversy surrounding "Sarke Chunar" and its sexually explicit lyrics escalated from heated discussions on social media platforms to Parliament on Wednesday, with the government announcing that the song from the upcoming film "KD The Devil" had already been...

New Delhi, March 18 More than 3,100 Telegram channels and about 800 websites hosting pirated content have been disabled at the government's order, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, said the Cinematograph (Amendment)...

Chandigarh, March 18 Micro dramas are rapidly emerging as a new content category in India, with social media feeds driving discovery for a vast majority of viewers, according to a joint report by Meta and Ormax Media.The report, titled "Micro Dramas: The India Story," found that nearly 89 per...

New Delhi, March 18 A Samajwadi Party MP in the Lok Sabha raised the issue of the controversial song "Sarke Chunar" from Sanjay Dutt's film "KD The Devil" on Wednesday, and the government stated that it had already been banned.Anand Bhadoria raised the issue during Question Hour and said that...

Mohali, March 15 The Punjab government on Sunday launched the "Punjab Film Promotion Policy 2026," aimed at making the state a major hub for film production by offering incentives and a streamlined clearance system to attract filmmakers and investors.The policy was unveiled during a media and...

Mumbai, March 15 Filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Bejoy Nambiar expressed their concern over the declining state of "middle-of-the-road" cinema, saying that audience support and dedicated screen space will ensure its survival.Speaking at the Red Lorry Film Festival during a session titled...

March 11, New Delhi – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to the messaging platform Telegram under the Information Technology Act, 2000, directing it to remove pirated content from its platform.This action comes after complaints from several OTT platforms...

New Delhi, March 11 The central government on Wednesday directed the instant messaging platform Telegram to disable over 3,100 channels within three hours for violating various provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the order after finding...

Mumbai, March 10 – National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha has reflected on the current political landscape worldwide, marked by ongoing wars in West Asia and Eastern Europe.Speaking to IANS, Jha said, "It's a fascinating time. People are electing leaders from a different era, with...

February 25, New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has banned five OTT platforms for streaming obscene content. The platforms—MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu—were found to be in violation of laws that penalize obscenity in content.Following due...

New Delhi, February 24 The government blocked five OTT platforms on Tuesday for streaming obscene content, officials said.They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due process.Under this process, the...

Mumbai, February 24 – Veteran actor Dalip Tahil, at the age of 73, was seen engaging in river rafting, showcasing his adventurous side. The actor was seen braving the strong currents of the Ganges in Rishikesh.Sharing a video of the thrilling experience on his social media account, the actor...

Meerut, February 21 RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that the responsibility for choosing what to watch on OTT platforms lies with the individual, as there is a wide range of content available, including religious content."What one chooses to watch depends on one's own judgment, and...