The event is expected to bring together notable figures from the political landscape.
Thakur was minister of state for finance and corporate affairs.
New portfolios to be announced later tonight.
The minister inaugurated the virtual ‘India Pavilion’ at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
The changes will also have a positive impact on consumers, he added.
Newspapers have been struggling to recover from the pandemic’s severe blow.
The rules call for a three-tier regulation mechanism for over-the-top platforms.
Raises concerns that it will “fundamentally alter” and put “unreasonable restrictions” on digital
The move will lead to rationalisation of infrastructure and manpower, the government says.
It is the third channel from the pubcaster to be launched in HD after DD News, and DD National.
Kapur replaces television producer BP Singh.
He termed fake news as more dangerous than paid news
Information and broadcasting minister announced the SOPs with the hope that it will kickstart the
It will be on DD Free Dish.
The ministry provided facilities to foreign filmmakers to shoot in India
He said that industry needs to look beyond weekly ratings.
The silver lining with regards to Cannes is nuance, says Prasoon Joshi
The Film & TV Producers Guild says the guidelines that are circulating are just part of a draft.
So that the broadcasting sector can tide over the current COVID-19 crisis
While one episode will be telecast in the morning, the next will be aired at night
New technology is constantly added.
Industry-wise information relating to licence fee is not centrally maintained.
The DTH carrier has all 35 DD channels.
Digitisation in phase 4 areas is at 90 per cent.
There is a need to rethink regulating OTT platforms due to their content.
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News Broadcasters Federation was formed on 25 July 2019
It is a step in the direction of revamping the public service broadcaster
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Minister Javadekar informed the Lok Sabha
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India has close to 5.5 crore DTH subscribers, he added.
The audience will be able to view 100 channels for free
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