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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan to be vacated for new offices
The Indian government is clearing Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan to construct new office buildings named Kartavya Bhawan 4 and 5 at a cost of 3,155 crore rupees.
National Film Awards Ceremony To Be Held At Tourist Destinations
The Indian government has announced that the National Film Awards ceremony will now be held at tourist destinations instead of at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
Gujarat hosts 72nd National Film Awards for the first time
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held for the first time outside Delhi at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on September 22.
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.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denies blocking films at Kerala festival
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied claims by Shashi Tharoor that it refused to screen 31 films at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala.
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.
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.
Why is Kishore Kumar biography classified as best cinema book HC asks Centre
The Patna High Court has issued notices to the Indian government regarding a legal challenge against the 'Best Book on Cinema' award given to a Kishore Kumar biography.
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.
Four individuals from Bihar honored at 72nd National Film Awards
Four individuals from Bihar have been selected for the 72nd National Film Awards in recognition of their contributions to Indian cinema.
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.
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.
NHRC seeks reports on alleged child abuse material advertisements on Instagram
India's National Human Rights Commission has directed multiple government bodies to report on alleged child sexual abuse material advertisements on Meta's Instagram platform in India.
Andhra Pradesh minister inaugurates exhibition marking twelve years of NDA government
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurated a photo exhibition and media workshop in Andhra Pradesh to commemorate 12 years of the NDA government's term.
Information Ministry panel promotes use of Hindi and AI tools
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's Hindi Advisory Committee has called for the wider use of Hindi across government work and emphasized the adoption of AI-based Hindi tools.
Government blocks 50 OTT platforms for displaying obscene content
The Union government of India announced in the Lok Sabha that 50 OTT platforms have been disabled over the last two years for allegedly displaying obscene content violating IT laws.