Digital media

Lalluram.com Has Made an Imprint of Truth and Simplicity on the Readers

Lalluram.com is one of the largest digital news portals in the country.

Oct 22, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

Government defends new IT rules, says they prevent circulation of fake news, misuse of freedom of press

The Centre has defended the legality of the new Information Technology (IT) Rules before the Delhi High Court

Aug 31, 2021, 21:59 PM IST

New guidelines to regulate content on social media, OTT platforms unveiled

The government on Thursday unveiled new policies for social media and over the top (OTT) platforms. In a press conference, IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the new guidelines will keep an eye on the web content/OTT content and empower social media users.

Feb 25, 2021, 18:18 PM IST

Govt lays down guidelines for social media channels and OTT platforms under new IT Rules

In a press conference, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar the government announced the new Digital Media Ethics Code. The document mentions section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that offers the government powers to make such rules.

Feb 25, 2021, 16:27 PM IST

We are trusting self-regulation on OTT content: Government on censorship rules

"The laws made for significant social media will be implemented within 3 months so that they can improve their mechanism. The rest will come into effect from the day the rules are notified,'' Ravi Shankar Prasad said. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.

Feb 25, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

New guidelines regarding social media released

Ravi Shankar Prasad's press conference Guidelines for Social Media and the Code of Ethics for Digital Media and OTT Platform.

Feb 25, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Social media welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt

 The government on Thursday said that social media is welcome to do business in India but there should be no double standards and that it will have to comply with the rules and regulations issued from time to time so that its misuse can be prevented. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.

Feb 25, 2021, 14:12 PM IST

Centre asks digital media outlets to reduce foreign funding to 26% by October 2021

The central government has decided that digital media companies which have more than 26% FDI will have to reduce it to 26%.

Nov 17, 2020, 11:42 AM IST

Regulate digital media first: Centre tells SC on guidelines for electronic media

The Centre on Wednesday (September 16) suggested the Supreme Court (SC) to look into regulating digital media before electronic media if it wants to lay down guidelines for media in the country. The Centre told the top court that digital media has more reach and impact that TV media.

Sep 17, 2020, 09:08 AM IST

Govt to review FDI policy on digital media, single brand retail, manufacturing, coal mining

Government said that the changes in FDI policy will result in making India a more attractive FDI destination, leading to benefits of increased investments, employment and growth.

Aug 29, 2019, 11:13 AM IST

Cabinet approves 26% FDI in digital media with government approval

It is to be noted that 26% FDI is already allowed in print media sector and 49% FDI is permitted in broadcasting content services, both through the government approval route.

Aug 28, 2019, 20:09 PM IST

Experts stress digital media role in child reading

The 16th national reading report of China, released in April, found that 26.2 per cent of young Chinese under 18 listened to audiobooks in 2018, marking a new growth point, Xinhua news agency reported.

Jun 03, 2019, 12:02 PM IST

70% of auto sales to be 'digitally influenced' by 2020: Report

Almost 70 percent of automobile sales -- translating into transactions worth about USD 40 billion -- in India would be "digitally influenced" by 2020 from the current USD 18 billion, a report today said.

May 10, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

India's Internet economy to reach $250 billion by 2020: Report

The average data consumption is projected to reach 7-10 GB per user per month by 2020.

Apr 07, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says digital media is bringing out hidden talent

Nawazuddin Siddiqui credits his acting skills to his training at the National School of Drama.

Jan 03, 2017, 13:49 PM IST

Know the Indian-American who has been named as New York's Chief Digital Officer

An eminent Indian-American digital media expert has been named by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio as the city's new Chief Digital Officer to focus on promoting access to local government through technology and support the its tech ecosystem.

Aug 02, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

Is teenagers' smartphone obsession really bad?

Parents' fears about their teenagers' heavy use of cell phones and social media may be exaggerated as the youngsters' online worlds may be an extension of their offline lives, a new study suggests.

Nov 19, 2015, 14:38 PM IST

Digital media an effective platform to communicate: Jaitley

Digital media has become an effective platform for the government to communicate to a wide audience, I&B Minister Arun Jaitley today said.

May 08, 2015, 19:48 PM IST

Smartphone ownership more than doubles in 4 years in Australia

Telstra Smartphone and Tablet Index 2014 has revealed that smartphone ownership has more than doubled in four years in Australia.

Oct 05, 2014, 19:15 PM IST

AOL revenue beats Street as advertising sales jump

AOL, whose shares were up nearly 4 percent in premarket trading, also said it approved a $150 million share buyback program. 

Aug 06, 2014, 20:10 PM IST