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  • Lodha inspires clean-up across Indian sports

    Lodha inspires clean-up across Indian sports

    MUMBAI: To oversee the functioning of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the apex court of India will today pronounce the names of officials to be appointed as administrators on the board.

    Among other steps, the Lodha committee had sought disqualification of BCCI office-bearers who were not Indian citizens, and those who hold office in a sports or athletic association or federation apart from cricket, and those declared insolvent and administrators charged with a crime.

    Meantime, in a separate development, the Supreme Court postponed hearing on BCCI’s review plea against Lodha reforms.

    Also, in a petition filed by 28 sportspersons from different games, the top court, headed by the chief justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, wrote to the central government seeking its views about forming a Justice Lodha-like panel so as to look into alleged irregularities in other sports across India. The bench also issued notices to the various sports federations.

    Sportspersons had sought Lodha-like reforms, from ejecting 70-year-old officials from heading sports federations to disqualifying bureaucrats and ministers on sports bodies.

    To ensure that the national sports federations operated transparently, the government should be directed to incorporate within the national sports code recommendations made by the Lodha panel, the plea sought.

  • Social media access can be blocked under specific conditions

    Social media access can be blocked under specific conditions

    NEW DELHI: The Government has said that Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000 provides for blocking access to information under specific conditions.

    Answering a question about censoring new platforms for publication and broadcasting of media content like social networks and online video services, the minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore told the Parliament that the Act has provisions for removal of objectionable online content.

    The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) rules 2011 require that the Intermediaries shall observe due diligence while discharging their duties and shall inform the users of computer resources not to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information that is harmful, objectionable, affects minors and is unlawful in any way.

    With regard to the use of social media by the Government, he said social media platforms are used to disseminate/ publicise information pertaining to Government policies and programmes.

    The government has set up myGov as a social media platform for enabling greater people participation in matters relating to public policy.

    Meanwhile, the ministry has categorically said it is not contemplating any regulatory framework for censorship of content appearing on the internet.

    As far as OTT was concerned, sources in the ministry told indiantelevision.com that this was still a new subject, and the government would take action in the event of any complaints from viewers and subscribers.

    At present, the government does not certify any programmes coming on television, but the sources reiterated that programming has to be in accordance with the guidelines of the Programme and Advertising Code apart from the Uplink and Downlink Guidelines.

    The information and broadcasting ministry, sources said, has no control over films appearing online as this falls in the ambit of the IT Act which is administered by IT Ministry.

  • Social media access can be blocked under specific conditions

    Social media access can be blocked under specific conditions

    NEW DELHI: The Government has said that Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000 provides for blocking access to information under specific conditions.

    Answering a question about censoring new platforms for publication and broadcasting of media content like social networks and online video services, the minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore told the Parliament that the Act has provisions for removal of objectionable online content.

    The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) rules 2011 require that the Intermediaries shall observe due diligence while discharging their duties and shall inform the users of computer resources not to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information that is harmful, objectionable, affects minors and is unlawful in any way.

    With regard to the use of social media by the Government, he said social media platforms are used to disseminate/ publicise information pertaining to Government policies and programmes.

    The government has set up myGov as a social media platform for enabling greater people participation in matters relating to public policy.

    Meanwhile, the ministry has categorically said it is not contemplating any regulatory framework for censorship of content appearing on the internet.

    As far as OTT was concerned, sources in the ministry told indiantelevision.com that this was still a new subject, and the government would take action in the event of any complaints from viewers and subscribers.

    At present, the government does not certify any programmes coming on television, but the sources reiterated that programming has to be in accordance with the guidelines of the Programme and Advertising Code apart from the Uplink and Downlink Guidelines.

    The information and broadcasting ministry, sources said, has no control over films appearing online as this falls in the ambit of the IT Act which is administered by IT Ministry.

  • No policy announcements, it’s simply ‘Mann ki Baat’

    No policy announcements, it’s simply ‘Mann ki Baat’

    NEW DELHI: The Government has made it clear that the prime minister Narendra Modi’s monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast does not cover any public policy or announcements.

    The minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said in the Parliament that “Mann Ki Baat is a unique initiative of the prime minister to reach across to the masses through the Radio and connect with the common man on regular basis, inform them about the initiatives of the Government and seek their support in nation building and governance”.

    He added that through this programme the Prime Minister has directly shared his concerns on issues affecting citizens of the country like cleanliness, saving the girl child, welfare of Divyangs, uprooting the menace of drugs and road rage etc. It also provides the listener an opportunity to suggest topics and issues faced by the common man and thus become a part of participative governance.

    The prime minister has now made the broadcast for 26 months.

    All India Radio has commenced the regional language broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ immediately after the Hindi broadcast is over.

    AIR Director General Fayyaz Sheheryar told Indiantelevision.com’s sister concern Radioandmusic.com that this will be in addition to the broadcast on regional kendras that comes at 8.00 pm on the last Sunday of the month when the Prime Minister makes his broadcast. He said that AIR had advertised before this broadcast that listeners can catch the broadcast on the entire AIR network including medium wave and FM Gold and FM Rainbow.

    In addition, the broadcast is carried live on Doordarshan National, DD News, DD Bharati, DD India and DD Kisan.    

    The broadcast can also be heard on the AIR Mobile App ‘All India Radio Live’ on Android, IOS and Windows and also give a missed call on 1922 to listen to the broadcast.

    It is streamed live by pmonradio.nic.in, allindiaradio.gov.in, newsonair.nic.in, and youtube/user/akashvaniair.

    It is also available free to all private television channels and FM channels. Letters can be sent on MyGov.in, and NarendraModi App.

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    PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’: AIR starts regional translation after Hindi

     

  • No policy announcements, it’s simply ‘Mann ki Baat’

    No policy announcements, it’s simply ‘Mann ki Baat’

    NEW DELHI: The Government has made it clear that the prime minister Narendra Modi’s monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast does not cover any public policy or announcements.

    The minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said in the Parliament that “Mann Ki Baat is a unique initiative of the prime minister to reach across to the masses through the Radio and connect with the common man on regular basis, inform them about the initiatives of the Government and seek their support in nation building and governance”.

    He added that through this programme the Prime Minister has directly shared his concerns on issues affecting citizens of the country like cleanliness, saving the girl child, welfare of Divyangs, uprooting the menace of drugs and road rage etc. It also provides the listener an opportunity to suggest topics and issues faced by the common man and thus become a part of participative governance.

    The prime minister has now made the broadcast for 26 months.

    All India Radio has commenced the regional language broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ immediately after the Hindi broadcast is over.

    AIR Director General Fayyaz Sheheryar told Indiantelevision.com’s sister concern Radioandmusic.com that this will be in addition to the broadcast on regional kendras that comes at 8.00 pm on the last Sunday of the month when the Prime Minister makes his broadcast. He said that AIR had advertised before this broadcast that listeners can catch the broadcast on the entire AIR network including medium wave and FM Gold and FM Rainbow.

    In addition, the broadcast is carried live on Doordarshan National, DD News, DD Bharati, DD India and DD Kisan.    

    The broadcast can also be heard on the AIR Mobile App ‘All India Radio Live’ on Android, IOS and Windows and also give a missed call on 1922 to listen to the broadcast.

    It is streamed live by pmonradio.nic.in, allindiaradio.gov.in, newsonair.nic.in, and youtube/user/akashvaniair.

    It is also available free to all private television channels and FM channels. Letters can be sent on MyGov.in, and NarendraModi App.

    Also read

    PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’: AIR starts regional translation after Hindi

     

  • Magicbricks Now to reveal corruption on 5pm show today

    Magicbricks Now to reveal corruption on 5pm show today

    MUMBAI: In an investigation conducted across different locations in Mumbai, Magicbricks Now has made some shocking revelations from the sector. The industry still continues to accept payment in black. The channel will air this sting operation called Black In Demand today at 5 pm.

    While the government’s sudden decision to ban the 500 and 1000 rupee notes has sent shock waves across the country, real estate seems to be the industry that remains unaffected by this massive change. The show will see how builders are redeveloping their cash reserves with new notes.

    To examine the ground reality, the channel’s team of reporters visited a number of projects, posing as home buyers and met with several builders from the industry. The findings of this investigation were startling.

    The sales force of several developers offered discounts to customers if a certain percentage of the flat cost is paid in cash. On probing further, they offered customers a larger time-frame of payment extending until February next year if the payment was made in new notes.

    They were more than willing to accept the defunct old notes at a premium if payment was made in the next few days. The old 500 and 1000 notes are being accepted at a daily spot trading rate that decides the premium on these notes.

    The sensational demonetisation drive has caused distress among citizens from all walks of life and made everyone sit up and take notice. More than thousands are lining up at ATM’s everyday and even more sweating it out to exchange their old currency at the banks. Yet, a majority are willing to put up with this short-term inconvenience for what’s believed to be for the long-term good of the country.

    Even though amongst all industries it was expected to affect, real estate was widely expected to get the worst hit of them all. However, the loophole in curbing black money stands exposed and tells us a different story.

  • Magicbricks Now to reveal corruption on 5pm show today

    Magicbricks Now to reveal corruption on 5pm show today

    MUMBAI: In an investigation conducted across different locations in Mumbai, Magicbricks Now has made some shocking revelations from the sector. The industry still continues to accept payment in black. The channel will air this sting operation called Black In Demand today at 5 pm.

    While the government’s sudden decision to ban the 500 and 1000 rupee notes has sent shock waves across the country, real estate seems to be the industry that remains unaffected by this massive change. The show will see how builders are redeveloping their cash reserves with new notes.

    To examine the ground reality, the channel’s team of reporters visited a number of projects, posing as home buyers and met with several builders from the industry. The findings of this investigation were startling.

    The sales force of several developers offered discounts to customers if a certain percentage of the flat cost is paid in cash. On probing further, they offered customers a larger time-frame of payment extending until February next year if the payment was made in new notes.

    They were more than willing to accept the defunct old notes at a premium if payment was made in the next few days. The old 500 and 1000 notes are being accepted at a daily spot trading rate that decides the premium on these notes.

    The sensational demonetisation drive has caused distress among citizens from all walks of life and made everyone sit up and take notice. More than thousands are lining up at ATM’s everyday and even more sweating it out to exchange their old currency at the banks. Yet, a majority are willing to put up with this short-term inconvenience for what’s believed to be for the long-term good of the country.

    Even though amongst all industries it was expected to affect, real estate was widely expected to get the worst hit of them all. However, the loophole in curbing black money stands exposed and tells us a different story.

  • Fake copyright registration website to be blocked

    Fake copyright registration website to be blocked

    NEW DELHI: Denying that the website copyright.in was an official website, the Government today said action was being initiated to block the website and initiate legal proceedings against the owners.

    The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) of the Commerce & Industry Ministry said that the authorised and authentic website is www.copyright.gov.in, and only this website should be used for any copyright registration and other related issues on copyright.

    The matter has already been referred to the concerned ministries to block the fake website and the false impression it is creating by claiming to be the official website of the copyright registration office in India. The website was inviting applications for protection of the various works – literary, artistic, dramatic, musical, sound recording and cinematographic films along with its evidence. This claim is totally fraudulent and creating confusion among public, DIPP said.

    The DIPP and Copyright Office have no relation with this website. Hence, all concerned are advised that they should not make any payment or submit application forms on-line or otherwise take any service relating to copyright registration or any other activity relating to copyright through this website. The DIPP or Copyright Office will not be responsible for any damages or loss in this regard.

  • Fake copyright registration website to be blocked

    Fake copyright registration website to be blocked

    NEW DELHI: Denying that the website copyright.in was an official website, the Government today said action was being initiated to block the website and initiate legal proceedings against the owners.

    The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) of the Commerce & Industry Ministry said that the authorised and authentic website is www.copyright.gov.in, and only this website should be used for any copyright registration and other related issues on copyright.

    The matter has already been referred to the concerned ministries to block the fake website and the false impression it is creating by claiming to be the official website of the copyright registration office in India. The website was inviting applications for protection of the various works – literary, artistic, dramatic, musical, sound recording and cinematographic films along with its evidence. This claim is totally fraudulent and creating confusion among public, DIPP said.

    The DIPP and Copyright Office have no relation with this website. Hence, all concerned are advised that they should not make any payment or submit application forms on-line or otherwise take any service relating to copyright registration or any other activity relating to copyright through this website. The DIPP or Copyright Office will not be responsible for any damages or loss in this regard.

  • Non-news temporary uplinking approvals in 15 days

    Non-news temporary uplinking approvals in 15 days

    NEW DELHI: Applications from all non-news (general entertainment) television companies for temporary uplinking permission from the Government should be made at least 15 days prior to the scheduled events.

    In a note put up on its website, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said such applications would be rejected if they did not follow the norms as mentioned in the application form of temporary uplinking permission.

    The note said: “It may be borne in mind that after permission from this Ministry, the WPC wing under Communications and Information Technology Ministry also requires minimum three days time to process such applications.”

    It said strict compliance with these instructions will ensure timeliness in processing of the requests.

    The note said: “It has been observed in this Ministry that, while applying for permission for uplinking of various events for temporary uplinking permission, some applicants are applying at the very last moment, sometimes just a few days prior to or the day before the scheduled events, thus not allowing this Ministry even the minimum processing time to work on those applications.”

    It had been notified from time to time, the last being on 9 January 2015 on the Ministry’s website, that applications are required to be submitted at least l5 days prior to the proposed date of uplinking of the event.