PM Modi Describes 12-Year Journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a ‘Pilgrimage’

October 25, 2026 12:00 PM

PM Modi Describes 12-Year Journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a ‘Pilgrimage’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reflected on the 12-year journey of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, describing it as an opportunity to recognise the contributions of ordinary citizens and calling the experience no less than a pilgrimage. Addressing the 139th episode of the programme, the Prime Minister thanked listeners for their continued support and affection, saying they had been an integral part of the journey and a source of inspiration. Recalling the beginning of ...

PBSHABD: How Prasar Bharati’s news service is expanding access to verified content across India

September 24, 2026 1:30 PM

PBSHABD: How Prasar Bharati’s news service is expanding access to verified content across India

Prasar Bharati’s PBSHABD has emerged as a free multimedia news feed for India’s wider media industry, providing registered organisations with ready-to-use news in text, video, audio, photographs and infographics across 15 Indian languages.   Launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on March 13, 2024, PBSHABD has expanded the reach of Prasar Bharati’s news-gathering infrastructure beyond its own broadcasting platforms. In two years of operation, the service has built a us...

WAVES OTT records 1.2 crore registered users, over 1.5 crore downloads

September 23, 2026 6:25 PM

WAVES OTT records 1.2 crore registered users, over 1.5 crore downloads

Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT is expanding public broadcasting into an integrated digital ecosystem, bringing live television, radio, on-demand programmes, archives, educational content and publications onto a single platform. Launched on November 20, 2024, WAVES OTT currently has 1.2 crore registered users and more than 1.5 crore downloads, with a library of over 24,000 titles and 15,000 hours of content. The platform reaches audiences in more than 130 countries and supports content in over 26 ...

Akashvani to broadcast full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ from March 26

March 25, 2026 4:35 PM

Akashvani to broadcast full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ from March 26

Akashvani will begin broadcasting the full six-stanza version of the national song Vande Mataram from March 26, marking a significant shift from its long-standing practice of airing only the two-stanza rendition. Since Independence, Akashvani stations have traditionally opened their morning broadcasts with the signature tune followed by a shortened 65-second version of Vande Mataram. However, in line with recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 28, 2026, all st...

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 to be held in Raipur on February 13

February 11, 2026 4:59 PM

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 to be held in Raipur on February 13

All India Radio, Raipur, will organise a conclave on Friday (February 13) to mark World Radio Day. The World Radio Day Conclave 2026, themed “Radio and Artificial Intelligence,” is being held in collaboration with UNESCO. According to Akashvani, the event will be held at Hotel Babylon Capital in Raipur from 10:00 am onwards, with registration beginning at 9:30 am. The Director General of Akashvani has invited participants to the conclave, which will be attended by several dignitaries. Chh...

Govt modernises Doordarshan, Akashvani under ₹2,539 crore BIND scheme to boost reach and revenue

December 18, 2025 3:21 PM

Govt modernises Doordarshan, Akashvani under ₹2,539 crore BIND scheme to boost reach and revenue

The government is undertaking a wide-ranging modernisation of public broadcasters Doordarshan and Akashvani to enhance their content quality, technological capability and audience reach in an increasingly competitive media landscape, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question in the House, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan said the upgradation is being carried out under the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme (20...

Akashvani concludes ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat,’ celebrating India’s classical music heritage

February 19, 2025 4:16 PM

Akashvani concludes ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat,’ celebrating India’s classical music heritage

All India Radio, also known as Akashvani, has successfully wrapped up its 15-episode classical music series, Har Kanthh Mein Bharat. Launched on February 2 to coincide with Basant Panchami, the series ran until February 16, airing daily at 9:30 am from 21 Akashvani stations across India. The program showcased the rich and diverse traditions of Hindustani and Carnatic music, featuring a range of vocal and instrumental performances by renowned artists. Har Kanthh Mein Bharat offered an immersive ...

Akashvani hosts special launch event for new radio series ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ on Basant Panchami

February 3, 2025 12:54 PM

Akashvani hosts special launch event for new radio series ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ on Basant Panchami

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Akashvani launched ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’, a new radio series aimed at introducing the diverse world of Indian classical music to listeners across the nation. Jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the public service broadcaster Akashvani, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ premiered on February 1 at 9:30 AM and will be aired daily until February 16. The series will be broadcast simultaneously across 21 stations throughout Indi...