Centre advises TV channels against giving platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre advises TV channels against giving platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism

The Hindu  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Thursday advised TV channels against giving any platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism, and those belonging to banned outfits, in an apparent reference to the appearance of U.S.-based “terrorist” Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on a news channel a day ago. In the advisory, the Ministry observed that “a person in a foreign country, against whom there are serious cases of crime including terrorism, belonging to an organisation which has been proscribed by law in India, was invited for a discussion on a television channel.”. “While the government upholds media freedom and respects its rights under the Constitution, the content telecast by TV channels must adhere to the provisions of the CTN Act, 1995, including sub section of Section 20. In the light of the above, television channels are advised to refrain from giving any platform to reports/references about and views/agenda of persons of such background.,” said the Ministry.

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Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan
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Live Mint  

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NIA and Punjab Police probing SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in 35 cases
1 year, 1 month ago

NIA and Punjab Police probing SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in 35 cases

Hindustan Times  

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What intel reveals about Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's big plan to divide India
1 year, 3 months ago

What intel reveals about Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's big plan to divide India

Firstpost  

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice group, is working to ‘disintegrate India on religious lines’, as per an NIA dossier. Pannun also wants to carve out of India a Muslim state entitled the ‘Democratic Republic of Urdustan’ As India and Canada witnessed diplomatic relations deteriorate in the backdrop of accusations about the death of Khalistani extremist …

‘Khalistani terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun under probe in 20 criminal cases in India
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Khalistani terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun under probe in 20 criminal cases in India

The Hindu  

Indian law enforcement agencies are probing about 20 criminal cases against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the U.S.-based banned outfit Sikhs For Justice. On July 6, 2017, the Sohana police in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar registered a case involving him, after hoardings of “Referendum 2020” posters and pro-Khalistan slogans on walls were found in several districts of Punjab. Pannun’s role is …

Don’t give platform to anti-India persons: Indian govt issues advisory to TV channels
1 year, 3 months ago

Don’t give platform to anti-India persons: Indian govt issues advisory to TV channels

Op India  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 21st September issued an advisory to television channels to refrain from providing any platform to persons against whom there are charges of serious crimes including terrorism or belonging to organisations proscribed by law. The advisory said that it has been issued in light of a recent discussion on a television channel of a …

Pakistan media watchdog bans coverage of 11 persons critical of military and previous government
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan media watchdog bans coverage of 11 persons critical of military and previous government

The Hindu  

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Centre blocks 45 YouTube videos from 10 channels
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Centre blocks 45 YouTube videos from 10 channels

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 8 months ago

Govt issues advisory to TV channels on coverage of Delhi riots, Ukraine conflict

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taking exception to television coverage of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the Delhi riots, the government on Saturday issued a strong advisory to news channels asking them to abide by the programme code laid down by the relevant laws. The government cited specific instances of “hyberbolic” statements by news anchors and “scandalous headlines/taglines” while reporting on the Ukraine-Russia conflict …

Website, channel, app of 'Punjab Politics TV' banned for inciting separatist sentiments
2 years, 10 months ago

Website, channel, app of 'Punjab Politics TV' banned for inciting separatist sentiments

Op India  

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I&B Ministry orders blocking of Punjab Politics TV’s digital media resources
2 years, 10 months ago

I&B Ministry orders blocking of Punjab Politics TV’s digital media resources

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday said it had blocked apps, website and social media accounts of Punjab Politics TV. The Ministry said the channel had close links with the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice, and it attempted to use the online media to disturb public order during the ongoing Punjab Assembly election. Relying on intelligence inputs that …

Centre bans apps, website, social media accounts of Punjab Politics TV
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre bans apps, website, social media accounts of Punjab Politics TV

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday blocked applications, website and social media accounts of foreign-based 'Punjab Politics TV', which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice, for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections. “Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to …

'Did Not Involve In Any Anti-National Activity': News Channel MediaOne Moves Kerala High Court Against Centre's Ban
2 years, 11 months ago

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Live Law  

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Information And Broadcasting Ministry Invokes IT Rules, 2021 To Block Two Pak YouTube Channels And Two Websites For Spreading Anti-India Propaganda
3 years ago

Information And Broadcasting Ministry Invokes IT Rules, 2021 To Block Two Pak YouTube Channels And Two Websites For Spreading Anti-India Propaganda

Live Law  

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4 years, 3 months ago

Ensure Compliance With Programme Codes: MIB Tells Private TV Channels [Read Statement]

Live Law  

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[Allegation Of Communal Reporting By Republic TV] Delhi HC Directs Ministry of Information & Broadcasting To Decide Complaints Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

[Allegation Of Communal Reporting By Republic TV] Delhi HC Directs Ministry of Information & Broadcasting To Decide Complaints Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to consider the complaint filed by Youth Congress Secretary Amrish Ranjan Pandey against Republic TV for communal reporting of the 'Palghar mob lynching' incident. The Bench of Justice Navin Chawla has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider the petitioner's complaint and take a decision on it within …

‘Insidious Attempt to Malign’: SC on Chavhanke’s ‘UPSC Jihad’ Show
4 years, 3 months ago

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The Quint  

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Hate Speech In News– Inefficacies Of The Regulatory Framework
4 years, 4 months ago

Hate Speech In News– Inefficacies Of The Regulatory Framework

Live Law  

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Pro-khalistan group websites blocked, SFJ’s Pannun is govt’s next target
4 years, 6 months ago

Pro-khalistan group websites blocked, SFJ’s Pannun is govt’s next target

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi violence: I&B Ministry cautions TV news channels against content that may promote 'anti-national' attitudes, incite violence
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi violence: I&B Ministry cautions TV news channels against content that may promote 'anti-national' attitudes, incite violence

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels asking them to be cautious about content that may incite violence or promote “anti-national” attitudes. “It is hereby reiterated that all TV channels are advised to be particularly cautious with regard to any content which is likely to encourage or incite …

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