Focus on PSM | Prasar Bharati
A short-winded clash between Prasar Bharati and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting could have long lasting repercussions for public media and media freedom in India.
Former PMA President denied opportunity to speak in India
India is a country where freedom of speech has long been valued. But support for media freedom has to be in our actions, not just our words. Sadly, it seems that media freedom in India is changing.
NDTV’s KVL Narayan Rao passes away
It is with great sadness that PMA passes on news of the passing of former Board member and Vice President KVL Narayan Rao of NDTV, India.
Terrorism, Conflict & Hate Speech in South Asian News Media
We are pleased to announce our latest project to strengthen the capacity of South Asian news media to report on terrorism, violence and hate speech.
Focus on PSM | India
Public service broadcasting in India has been growing, amidst challenges, bans and incomplete digital transitions. Considerable hostility towards journalists also remains across the country.
No extension for analogue TV signal in India
The deadline to switch over from analogue to digital signal TV in India will not be extended any further, says the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions
After an investigation, India’s Supreme Court has asked the Indian Government to explain its decision to prevent FM stations from airing their own news.
Prasar Bharati gets ready to launch new channel for north east India
The Indian public broadcaster will launch a new Doordarshan channel in a bid to enhance its reach in the region
Indian Government halts ban on NDTV
The Hindi news channel was supposed to be suspended for a day on Wednesday but the government put the ban on hold as it waits for the Supreme Court response.
Why don't we shut down the public service broadcaster?
Jawhar Sirdar, CEO, Prasar Bharati contextualises the reasons why India has and needs an effective public service broadcaster.