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July 21, 2026 3:03 PM

I&B Ministry launches ‘Gems of India’ Challenge to discover grassroots digital creators

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday launched the pilot phase of the 'Gems of India' Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and promoting grassroots digital creators through authentic storytelling about India's districts. The initiative, launched as part of the government's efforts to strengthen the country's creative economy and emerging "Orange Economy", will be hosted on the MyWAVES platform under the WAVES OTT ecosystem. The challenge invites c...

July 13, 2026 7:09 PM

MIB invites proposals for industry-led challenges under WAVES 2027 Create in India Challenge Season 2

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has invited proposals from industry associations, organisations and institutions in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector for the conceptualisation, design and execution of industry-led challenges under the Create in India Challenge (CIC) – Season 2, a flagship initiative of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2027. To streamline the selection process, the Ministry has launched a unified online portal for submitting...

June 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveils two major initiatives to boost Indian film industry, expand cinema infrastructure

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening India's film industry, enhancing its global competitiveness, and accelerating the expansion of cinema infrastructure across the country. The decisions were taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, where the minister directed immediate structural measures to support film production, distribution and techn...

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...

February 16, 2026 5:13 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: MIB pavilion showcases India’s AI capabilities, startup depth

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has unveiled a dynamic showcase of India’s AI-driven media and creative ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning the country as a global leader in responsible and culturally rooted artificial intelligence innovation. Set up at Bharat Mandapam, the MIB Pavilion is hosting a series of panels, masterclasses, startup showcases and immersive technology demonstrations, spotlighting the transformative impact of AI across film, broad...