News Topic:Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Media Watch
J&K journalists eligible for welfare scheme, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that journalists can seek JWS benefits, while accredited journalists are eligible for government accommodation and other facilities.
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Media Watch
TRAI repeals 12-minute ad duration cap regulation for TV channels
TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulation capping TV advertisements at 12 minutes per hour, following the government's removal of the cap under Cable TV Rules, 1994.
Media Watch
WJMC ramps up digital news regulation as online publisher network grows
In 2026, the Working Journalist Media Council (WJMC) expands its network to ensure ethical reporting and rapid grievance redressal for digital news platforms.
Media Watch
Defence Ministry warns media against real-time reporting on operations in J&K
The Ministry of Defence has issued an advisory urging media houses to strictly adhere to the security protocols outlined by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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India
Ashwini Vaishnaw assumes charge as Information and Broadcasting minister
Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday assumed charge as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
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India
Centre notifies Cinematograph Rules to improve film certification process
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.
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Brand Stories
The Kashmir Pulse joins Working Journalist Media Council
The Kashmir Pulse, a prominent news portal operating from Jammu and Kashmir, has officially become a member of the Working Journalist Media Council (WJMC).
Religion
8 lakh pilgrims expected for this year’s Amarnath Yatra: Union I&B Ministry
This year’s Amarnath pilgrimage will be historic in the history of Jammu and Kashmir as six to eight lakh pilgrims are expected to visit the cave shrine.
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Latest news
Vande Bharat catering staff member dies after hit by parcel train in Srinagar
Jaan Mohammad, a Vande Bharat catering staff member from Reasi, was found dead after being hit by a parcel train near Suthsoo Kalan in Srinagar.
J&K ministers get portfolios after cabinet reshuffle
J&K ministers have received their portfolios, with Javid Dar in charge of Finance. He says another cabinet reshuffle could offer excluded legislators a future opportunity.
Pulwama’s Yasir Arafat Wani wins gold at national-level powerlifting championship
Pulwama’s Yasir Arafat Wani won gold at a national-level powerlifting championship in Haryana, finishing first among nearly 90 junior participants.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.