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India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said it suspended the registration of about 276 MSOs in April, though the reasons were not publicly outlined. However, the MIBs also stated that despite the latest action, the total number of MSOs in the country stood at 1761 at the end of April 2022. The number includes MSOs whose registrations were suspended. From the data put on the website of the Ministry, it is not clear whether the MSOs whose registrations got suspended could get back to delivering normal services as and when the objections raised by the government were addressed and anomalies in the registrations were rectified. A few of the suspended MSOs --- as highlighted by the MIB --- did change the structure of their companies from partnership to proprietorship entities. The list of suspended MSOs could be viewed on the MIB website at https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/List%20of%20Registered%20MSOs%20as%20on%2030.04.2022.pdf. There were four MSOs whose registrations were cancelled/surrendered during the month of April. The applications of Shivam Cable & Broadband Private Limited of East Medinipur in West Bengal and Gujrata State's Bhuj-based Rallyon Technology were rejected by the MIB owing to suppression of vital information. In March 2022 also MIB had rejected the application of two MSOs as they had withheld relevant information from the government. The registration of Panduranga Cable Network of Telengana was cancelled in April 2022 due to non-operation. Ditto for Karnataka’s RK Digital Cable TV Network. As per a government order of 2017, all registered MSOs, unless indicated in the registration order specifically, can operate anywhere in India.

MIB says action taken against 160 TV channels

The government on Thursday said it was concerned about the freedom of speech and expression and that the country was not in the times of 1975 or the Emergency.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) that the government has init...

DD R-Day coverage gets 26+ mn. viewership on YouTube

DD R-Day coverage gets 26+ mn. viewership on YouTube

With a 360 degree coverage of the 73rdReupublic Day functions on January 26, Doordarshan seems to have outdone itself as viewership and bouquets poured in.

Some of the highlights included camera view from a chopper and never-seen images of fly-past by the Indian Air Force....

Colors Gujarati brings new cartoon shows

Colors Gujarati brings new cartoon shows

Colors Gujarati formerly known as ETV Gujarati brings the most popular and loveable Nicktoons and kids’ favourite shows ‘Motu Patlu’, ‘Gattu Battu’ and mythological show ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran’ in your language. The shows to be aired from February 7 will have ‘Motu Patlu’ at 5 pm, ‘Gattu Battu’ at 5.30 pm and ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran’ a...

DD drops plans to air live winter Olympics’ opening & closing

DD drops plans to air live winter Olympics’ opening & closing

Even as India on Thursday protested host China’s efforts to politicize the winter Games, national broadcaster Doordarshan said it would not telecast live the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.

“Consequent to the announcement by @meaindia, @ddsportschannel will not teleca...

Colors Tamil to premiere 'Anbulla Ghilli' this weekend

Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Anbulla Ghilli’ this weekend

Grab a tub of popcorn and gear up for the first Indian film in which animals talk in real-time, as Colors Tamil, the youngest Tamil GEC, is all set to bring to you the much-anticipated ‘Anbulla Ghilli’ at 7 pm on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Helmed by Srinath Ramalingam, the unique romantic film sees Ghill...

Telcos implement TRAI rules on monthly voucher schemes

TRAI details fresh timelines for TV tariff implementation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has pushed a bit further the implementation of the new tariff regime for TV channels, acceding to stakeholders’ requests for more time owing to the challenges thrown up by COVID-19 restrictions.

“Keeping in view the current pandemic si...