Government explores live TV on phone without internet

Government explores live TV on phone without internet

New Delhi: The government is exploring the feasibility of beaming TV channels live on mobile phones, without a data connection, on the lines of direct-to-home (DTH). Termed D2M (direct-to-mobile), the technology will allow mobile phone users to watch TV on their devices akin to watching TV through a cable or DTH connection. The Department of … Read more

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI The government issued directions to block public access to 635 URLs, including 120 YouTube-based news channels, since December 2021 for publishing fake news and content not found to be in the interest … Read more

Video-gaming firms write to PMO seeking distinction from real-money gaming industry

Video-gaming firms write to PMO seeking distinction from real-money gaming industry

The video gaming industry has said the term ‘online gaming’ is a broad and ambiguous term that is causing confusion among gamers, games publishers, international investors and media amid the GST row. Image used for representational purposes only. 45 video game companies in India on Tuesday wrote to the Prime Minister’s Office and to the … Read more

Most MSOs not yet adhering to terms of registration

Most MSOs not yet adhering to terms of registration

Hundreds of multi-system operators (MSOs), or cable TV operators, have not yet complied with all the terms and conditions for their registration as laid down by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). According to the latest list released by MIB, there are a little over 1,700 operators and among them, about 230 are compliant. … Read more