Information and Broadcasting Ministry

April 1, 2026 4:30 PM

PIB Fact-Check Unit issues over 2,900 verifications to combat misinformation

The government has intensified efforts to counter misinformation, with the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit (FCU) issuing over 2,900 fact-checks to debunk fake news related to the Centre. Functioning under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the FCU identifies and verifies misleading or false content concerning government policies and announcements. After verification from authorised sources, it disseminates accurate information through its official social media platform...

March 27, 2026 4:57 PM

Government issues accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms to support hearing and visually-impaired users

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued new guidelines mandating accessibility features on OTT platforms to make digital content more inclusive for persons with hearing and visual impairments. The guidelines, notified on February 6, 2026, aim to ensure that audio-visual content published by online curated content platforms is accessible to a wider audience and includes a defined implementation schedule. Mandatory Accessibility Features for New Content Under the new norms, all ...

December 12, 2025 5:33 PM

Government tightens safeguards on OTT platforms to shield children from harmful content

The Centre has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer digital spaces for children by mandating stronger safeguards on OTT platforms to prevent exposure to age-inappropriate content. The measures were detailed in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in response to a question from MP Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu. The Government underlined that while freedom of speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution, ...