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Mukesh Ambani’s 4-Point Vision to propel India’s M&E industry to $100 Billion

At WAVES 2025, Ambani said India must start creating content for international audiences while nurturing regional creators to reach the world stage.

At WAVES 2025, Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani, called for investment, global ambition, global partnerships, and purpose-driven creativity to transform India into a global content powerhouse.

Parliamentary panel to review mechanism to curb fake news on May 7; media stakeholders to participate

In November of last year, the parliamentary committee, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, called media organizations including the News Broadcasters and Digital Association and the Editors Guild of India to testify on the issue of curbing fake news.

It’s worth noting that the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), identified over 97 instances of fake news as of March 19, 2025 alone.

Stakeholders applaud MIB’s bold push to accelerate AVGC-XR sector growth

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

Industry stakeholders are calling it a significant leap forward for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem.

Maharashtra, MIB to sign MoU for 240 acre creative hub development in Mumbai

IICT will also benefit from a 10-acre land parcel leased by MFSCDCL for 30 years and backed by a one-time budgetary grant of ₹391.15 crore from the central government.

This ambitious project follows the announcement of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) at Dadasaheb Phalke Film City in Goregaon.

Breaking: MIB and Maharashtra to establish global creative centre in Mumbai

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

On Friday, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a detailed review of the preparations for the event.

“Not late, just starting strong”: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s AI leap

The minister highlighted that VVDN’s new facility is designed for high-volume, complex product assembly, including AI servers, networking gear and large-scale PCBs, the SMT Line boasts a remarkable throughput of 250,000 components per hour.

The minister highlighted the global recognition India is receiving in the AI space, referencing a tweet by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, noting the country’s enthusiastic adoption of AI.

India’s media ‘Does not need foreign validation,’ says I&B Ministry

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

The query, raised by Congress MP K Sudhakaran from Kerala, sought clarity on India’s decline in the global rankings and the measures undertaken by the government to protect journalists and safeguard press freedom.

EXCLUSIVE: Prasar Bharati gears up for massive D2M trials, bidding to begin in a year

Telecommunications companies have voiced opposition to the D2M initiative, citing potential business losses in video consumption, one of India’s fastest-growing market.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had referred the Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting proposal to a committee of secretaries.

Breaking: MIB addresses AI-based news recommendation and fake news regulation

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the shift of media houses from traditional to digital platforms, emphasizing India’s diverse and expansive media landscape.

Parliamentary panel calls for unified regulatory framework in media sector

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

The Committee acknowledged the Broadcasting Services bill’s intent but emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of stakeholder feedback.