New Delhi – Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on February 10 amendments to the existing regulatory framework with regard to distribution of TV channels from broadcasters to Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) viz. Cable, DTH, HITS and IPTV operators. This has been done to address the market distortions caused because of the present role assumed by the authorised agents (aggregators) of the broadcasters, which were also amply reflected during the Phase I and … [Read more...] about TRAI announces new regulations regarding content aggregators
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Comedy Central banned in India for ten days
According to The Hindu, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has banned the transmission of Comedy Central channel for ten days from May 25 – June 4 on any platform across the country. The government has held that two shows on the channel, Comedy Central Presents and Popcorn, telecast in July and August 2012 respectively, violated the programming code of the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995. The order said that in early August another show was … [Read more...] about Comedy Central banned in India for ten days
Indian government shuts down Fashion TV
New Delhi, India – India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released an order which forced Fashion TV (India) to cease all television broadcast for ten days. The order was released after telecasts of programmes – which include Chantellie Lingerie, Paris and Designers in high definition, were reported for crimes of indecency; obscenity and vulgar exposure; as well as, unsuitability for children and public exhibition. As a result of the order, Fashion TV has … [Read more...] about Indian government shuts down Fashion TV
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