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Central Board of Film Certification
Kerala govt claims 31 films denied screening at film festival
The Kerala state government claims that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has withheld screening permission for 31 films at an upcoming documentary festival without providing reasons.
IIIT Hyderabad issues disciplinary notices to eight students
IIIT Hyderabad issued disciplinary warnings to eight students for organizing unauthorized political discussions and activities under a group name.
Union Ministry denies censor exemption to 31 films at IDSFFK
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption for 31 films slated to be screened at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala.
New members appointed to Central Board of Film Certification
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with 18 new members.
CBFC flags proposed screening of Umar Khalid documentary at IIIT-Hyderabad
The Central Board of Film Certification warned IIIT-Hyderabad against screening an uncertified documentary about jailed activist Umar Khalid.
New censorship guidelines introduced for cinema
New, stricter censorship guidelines have been introduced for films in India to address issues such as violence, drug use, and sexual content.
Central Board of Film Certification issues new guidelines after nearly 35 years
The Central Board of Film Certification has updated its film certification guidelines for the first time in nearly 35 years, introducing mandatory drug consumption warnings and reiterating existing content restrictions.
Ricky Kej Discusses New Role on Film Censor Board
Musician Ricky Kej has been appointed to the Central Board of Film Certification.
Film scenes with drug consumption, trafficking to carry anti-drug warning label
The Indian government has mandated that films featuring drug consumption or trafficking must display a specific anti-drug warning.
Central Government reconstitutes the Central Board of Film Certification
The Indian central government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 18-member committee led by Shashi Shekhar Vempati.
We are revering violence: Delhi HC objects to Shoorveer song in Mirzapur film
The Delhi High Court ordered the Central Board of Film Certification to decide on a proposal to replace a song in the film Mirzapur due to its inappropriate association with violence.
Centre reconstitutes CBFC: Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with 18 new members.
CBFC grants UA 13 plus certificate to Spider-Man after scene cuts
The Central Board of Film Certification has awarded a UA 13+ certificate to Spider-Man: Brand New Day after cutting an eight-second kissing scene and offensive words, drawing criticism from audiences and critics.
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea regarding animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration challenging the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, ruling that its earlier order permitted release after the Rath Yatra to balance religious sensitivities with freedom of expression.
CBFC mandates cuts to Spider-Man film for theatrical release in India
The Central Board of Film Certification has granted a UA 13+ certificate to the Hollywood film Spider-Man: Brand New Day for release in India with mandated cuts to an eight-second kiss scene and explicit audio.
Spider-Man Brand New Day receives UA 13 plus certificate after edits
The film Spider-Man: Brand New Day received a UA 13+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification for release after kissing scenes were removed.
Advance bookings for Jana Nayagan remain strong despite online piracy leaks
Despite online piracy leaks and minor distribution disputes, advance bookings for the film Jana Nayagan starring Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay remained strong across Tamil Nadu.