Ministry of Information & Broadcasting press releases — pibtracker
Every PIB press release from Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, indexed and editorially noted.
May 2026 · 9 releases
- PRID 2257218Shri Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed as Festival Director for 57th International Film Festival of India
- PRID 22572364th Meeting of Live Events Development Cell Reviews Roadmap to Position India as a Global Hub for Live Events
- PRID 2257506Renowned Lyricist and Communication Expert Shri Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman, Prasar Bharati
- PRID 2257855Enrolment Open for IICT’s National AI Skilling Programme for the Creative Sector
- PRID 2258219IIMC releases special issue of ‘Sanchar Madhyam’ marking 200 years of Hindi journalism
- PRID 22582782nd edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will return from June 16 to 18, 2026
- PRID 2258356Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed as Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- PRID 225930219th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) opens Delegate Registrations
- PRID 2264266Media Accreditation opens for 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
April 2026 · 16 releases
- PRID 2247711Government Strengthens Film Ecosystem through NFDC, Promotes PPP Model and Advanced Filmmaking Practices
- PRID 2247720Government Counters Misinformation; PIB Fact-Check Unit Issues Over 2,900 Fact Checks
- PRID 2247793Government Strengthens Film Ecosystem through NFDC, Promotes PPP Model and Advanced Filmmaking Practices
- PRID 2247796‘Innovate2Educate’ Challenge Spurs Affordable & Accessible EdTech Solutions at WAVES 2025
- PRID 2247876Digital Radio and Direct-to-Mobile Technologies Transform Mass Communication; Enable Affordable Entertainment and Education, and Robust Critical Messaging
- PRID 2247879Over 140 TV Violations Acted Upon Under Programme and Advertising Codes in Past Five Years
- PRID 2248271Government Accelerates Orange Economy; Expands Content Creator Labs and Skill Development Initiatives Nationwide
- PRID 2248313Shri Chanchal Kumar Takes Charge as Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB)
- PRID 2248361Government Deploys Multi-Tier Mechanism to Curb Fake News; FCU, IT Rules and Media Regulations Aimed to Improve Information Credibility
- PRID 2248363Government Directed Withholding of TV News TRPs for Four Weeks During Operation Sindoor; Measure Aimed at Curbing Speculative and Sensational Coverage During Crisis Situations
- PRID 2250465Yojana, Kurukshetra & Employment News Now Freely Available on WAVES OTT
- PRID 2250558Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) Signs MoU with ICCR to Expand Global Reach of Indian Cultural Content
- PRID 2250700The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, to be held at NFDC Complex, Mumbai, from 15th to 21st June 2026
- PRID 2251837NFDC Announces Nationwide Release of its Malayalam Feature Film Achappa’s Album on 24th April 2026
- PRID 2253217BECIL Signs MoU with C-DAC to Strengthen Collaboration in Advanced Technologies and Digital Transformation
- PRID 2254468Malayalam Film Achappa’s Album Premieres in Kochi, Reflecting NFDC’s Commitment to Diverse Storytelling
March 2026 · 30 releases
- PRID 2234739Vice-President Releases 16 Publications Celebrating Tamil Scholars, Heritage and Culture
- PRID 2236076PM to Address Post-Budget Webinar on the subject “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People: Education, Skills and University Townships”
- PRID 2237472Post-Budget Webinar Highlights Roadmap for Establishing AVGC Content Creator Labs in Schools and Colleges
- PRID 2237648Prasar Bharati’s PB-SHABD provides logo-free news content; free access till March 2027
- PRID 2238117India Expands Promotion of Cinema and Creative Talent through DCDFC Scheme Implemented by National Film Development Corporation
- PRID 2238141IICT operational with Immersive Studios and Modern Classrooms; 136 students enrolled in 18 Distinct courses
- PRID 2238159Advertising Code Prohibits Advertisements Claiming Miraculous or Supernatural Properties for Products
- PRID 2238206Historic Global AI Summit Concludes; India Firmly Established as Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence Innovation, Governance, Partnerships and Inclusive Growth
- PRID 2238287CIC Winner Showcases Made in India XR Innovations at Amusement Expo 2026 in Mumbai
- PRID 2238411All Press Registration Services Now Online through Press Sewa Portal; Over 1.5 Lakh Periodical Records Digitized
- PRID 2239059Eyeline Studios Launched in Hyderabad; Expected to Boost India’s AVGC Ecosystem
- PRID 2239161Publications Division Releases Prestigious “Bharat 2026 – A Reference Annual” with Four-Colour Design, Updated Data and Enhanced Readability
- PRID 2239636Prasar Bharati Ensures Copyright Protection and Monitors Digital Platforms for Infringement
- PRID 2239721CBFC Continues Digital Transformation of Film Certification Process; The Tenure of Board Members Governed by the Cinematograph (Certification Rules), 2024
- PRID 2239732Certification of Films as Per Statutory Provisions; Certification Timelines Reduced
- PRID 2241710WAVES OTT Enhances Prasar Bharati’s Diverse Content Offering; Platform Records Over 84 Lakh Registered Users
- PRID 2241712Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 Strengthens Anti-Piracy Framework; Offenders Face Up to 3 Years Imprisonment and Fine up to 5% of Production Cost
- PRID 2241719Advertising Code Prohibits Misleading Claims, Unsafe Portrayal of Children and Violation of Advertising Council (ASCI) Norms
- PRID 2241804Government Enacts Online Gaming Act 2025, Prohibits All Forms of Online Money Games and Promotes Safe Digital Ecosystem
- PRID 2241819Union I&B Secretary delivers keynote address at AdTrust Summit 2026, Calls for Responsible and Trusted Advertising Ecosystem
- PRID 2241913Government Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen IICT and the AVGC-XR Ecosystem
- PRID 2241988Union I & B Secretary Visits IICT, Reviews Expansion Plans and Content-Creator Lab planning
- PRID 2242601Bharat Pavilion Highlights India’s Growing Influence in Media & Entertainment Ecosystem at Hong Kong FILMART 2026
- PRID 2243949Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Three New Initiatives; Underlines Government’s Push for Accessible Technology and Strengthened Digital Content Ecosystem
- PRID 2244935Akashvani to Broadcast Full Version of National Song “Vande Mataram” from 26th March
- + 5 more in March 2026 →