MIB advisory urges celebs and influencers to abstain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling on social media

Online advertisement intermediaries are also advised not to target such content towards Indian audience(Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Failure to comply may lead to proceedings under the provisions of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, removal/disabling of social media posts/accounts where such promotional content/advertisements/endorsements are being published, and penal action under the applicable statutes.

PM Modi launches #MeraPehlaVoteDeshKeLiye campaign to encourage young voters

In a statement on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his excitement about the awards, saying, "At 10:30 AM tomorrow, 8th March, I will be presenting the first ever National Creators Award. These Awards are a celebration of innovation, creativity and the remarkable spirit of the creator's community." (Image taken from @narendramodi via Twitter)

The Prime Minister has also issued an appeal to influencers across platforms to actively engage in the campaign.

Data security, a top priority for MIB: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

As Storyboard18 first reported on February 15, MIB Minister Anurag Thakur addressed various topics at the International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Technology, including regional content, sustainable broadcasting, and data security.

Debate on news data may soon conclude as BARC meets MIB on Dec 19

The report also said that there was a 2 percent drop in advertising FCT (free commercial time)in 2023 over 2022. A drop was witnessed for 9 out of 12 months with only a marginal increase of 2percent in April to June quarter. (Representational image by Nabil Saleh via Unsplash)

Towards the end of November, the audience measurement agency got the ministry’s approval to do away with the four-week rolling average data system for news ratings but it was soon revoked.

CBC ad rates for private FM radios revised by MIB after seven years

The integration of Storytel's library into the Kuku FM platform is already underway and is expected to be completed within the next quarter, with audio content set to be available as early as the 1st week of March. (Representational image by Alexey Ruban via Unsplash)

The gross base rate for FM radio advertisement will increase from Rs 52 to Rs 74 per ten seconds.

MIB decriminalizes Cable TV Regulations: Amends operational mechanism

In a letter that was released on February 13, the IBDF highlighted that it would make a detailed representation to the parliamentary committee which was headed by Prataprao Jadhav, member of parliament, Shiv Sena. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The ministry has introduced amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, emphasizing the operational framework for implementing the decriminalized provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

Do not give platform to persons charged with serious crimes including terrorism: MIB advises television channels

In a letter that was released on February 13, the IBDF highlighted that it would make a detailed representation to the parliamentary committee which was headed by Prataprao Jadhav, member of parliament, Shiv Sena. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

In the advisory, television channels were advised not to provide a platform for individuals with backgrounds involving serious crimes, terrorism, or affiliation with proscribed organizations.