Jabalpur, July 24 (IANS) A three-day photo exhibition showcasing the Narendra Modi government’s 12 years in office and commemorating India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War will be organised in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, from July 25 to 27. The exhibition, themed “12 Years of Service and Good Governance” and “The Saga of Kargil Victory”, is being organised by the Central Bureau of Communication under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the Jabalpur district a…
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Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Kartik Aaryan shared a heartwarming glimpse of the special moment when his name was announced as the winner of a National Award. The actor captured his mother’s emotional reaction to the proud achievement. Sharing the precious moment, Kartik highlighted the joy and pride his victory brought to his parents. Taking to Instagram, he posted a video capturing the unforgettable moment when he was announced as the National Award winner. The clip featured Kartik’s raw emotions…
Chennai, July 18 (IANS) Actor, producer and director Dhanush, who won two National Awards — one each for acting and direction — at the 72nd National Film Awards, expressed gratitude to the National Film Awards Jury and the selection committee for the honour, even as he said that winning his very first National Award as a director for ‘Raayan’ was a blessing he would cherish forever. For the unaware, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday announced the winners of the 72nd Nati…
Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) Stating that they were deeply honoured and grateful to receive the two National Awards that had been awarded to their film, the makers of director Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ on Saturday said awards like these inspired them to keep dreaming bigger, tell stories that resonated across generations, and take Indian cinema to even greater heights. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday announced the 72nd National Film Awards at the National Media Centre in…
Chandigarh, July 7 (IANS) Acting on the appeal of Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon submitted to the government of India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed a three-member review committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the removal of the Punjabi film “Satluj” from the OTT platform. Welcoming the Centre’s decision, Dhillon said in a statement that Punjab’s cinema and its artists represent the voice, history and cultural identity of…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will connect with citizens of India and the global Indian diaspora in the 135th episode of his popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 a.m. The much-anticipated broadcast, which has become a significant platform for the Prime Minister to share his thoughts on key national issues, policy initiatives, and inspirational stories, will once again reach millions of listeners across the country and abroad.Scheduled to air liv…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Total internet subscribers in India rose to 1,092.79 million from 1028.61 million in December 2025 at the end of March 2026, up 6.24 per cent, a report said on Tuesday.The report from TRAI said the total internet subscribers comprised 46.54 million wired subscribers and 1,046.26 million wireless subscribers, with the broadband base at 1,065.88 million and narrowband at 26.91 million.The broadband subscriber base grew 5.81 per cent quarter on quarter till March 2026, whi…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The reality show ‘Lock Upp’ is returning with its 2nd season. The makers of the show took to social media to announce the new season through a special activity mirroring the theme and the vibe of the show with cryptic sightings of masked prisoners across cities, and social media buzzing with theories. The show is set to drop on June 27. The host for the show and the contestants will be revealed later. The show has been made by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms in associat…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging that a documentary web series released on an OTT platform glorifies a person accused of illegal betting, financial fraud and money laundering, and may adversely influence young viewers. Initiating action under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, a Bench presided over by Member Priyank Kanoongo issued notices to the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasti…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert, Prasoon Joshi, as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati.According to a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting statement, Joshi is a distinguished creative professional with wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication.“My heartfelt congratulations to Prasoon Joshi on his appointment as Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board. Prasoon …