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National Governance & Policy 09 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

Information and Broadcasting Ministry Completes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the successful completion of its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cleanliness, public participation, and institutional accountability. The initiative, aligned with the broader national sanitation agenda, was carried out across ministry offices and affiliated bodies as part of a coordinated civic outreach effort.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (09:29 AM IST)

Indian Women’s Recurve Team Wins Historic Gold as Men’s and Mixed Squads Add Silver

India’s archers delivered a landmark day in the recurve competition, with the women’s team capturing a historic gold medal while the men’s and mixed combinations settled for silver. The results lifted India’s archery tally to seven medals overall, including four gold, two silver and one bronze, underscoring a breakthrough campaign for the country.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (02:16 AM IST)

At YouTube Impact Summit 2026, Dr. L. Murugan Highlights Creator Economy and AI as Engines of Viksit Bharat

Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan used the YouTube Impact Summit 2026 to frame the creator economy and artificial intelligence as strategic tools in India’s development agenda. His remarks positioned digital creators not merely as entertainers, but as contributors to jobs, innovation, and public communication in the push toward Viksit Bharat.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:38 AM IST)

Holding Companies, NBFCs Rework Balance Sheets to Stay Outside RBI Net

Indian corporate groups are restructuring the asset and income profiles of non-banking financial companies and core investment companies to avoid crossing regulatory thresholds that would bring them under tighter Reserve Bank of India oversight, sources said. The adjustments are aimed at keeping entities outside definitions that trigger registration, compliance, and capital requirements, even as the central bank intensifies scrutiny of shadow-banking structures.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:25 PM IST)

Madras High Court Rejects Election Petition Against Tirupattur TVK MLA’s One-Vote Win

The Madras High Court has rejected an election petition challenging the victory of Tirupattur TVK MLA R. Seenivasa Sethupathy, whose win was secured by a single vote. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan allowed the MLA’s application to dismiss the petition filed by former DMK minister K.R. Periakaruppan, effectively upholding the result at an early judicial stage.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 08:53 PM IST

Media Accreditation Window for 57th IFFI Closes on October 15

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has opened media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India, with the application window set to close on October 15. The deadline underscores the government’s push to streamline press access to one of Asia’s most closely watched film events, where international visibility, cultural diplomacy, and industry networking converge.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 09:22 PM IST

Information and Broadcasting Ministry Launches Nationwide Special Campaign 6.0 to Boost Cleanliness and Cut Pendency

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched Special Campaign 6.0, a nationwide administrative drive aimed at improving workplace cleanliness, accelerating record management, and reducing pending matters across the ministry’s offices and affiliated bodies. The initiative reflects a broader government push to link administrative efficiency with visible governance reform, with a focus on disposal of files, space optimization, and better public-facing service delivery.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

Information and Broadcasting Ministry Completes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said it successfully concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cleanliness, civic participation, and institutional accountability. The initiative reflects how central ministries are being used to reinforce public-service messaging beyond their core administrative mandates.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (09:03 PM IST)

18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Face Uncertainty

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Thursday amid uncertainty over 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible remedies, including legal action, to secure screening permission.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:45 PM IST)

18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Await Clearance

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Friday amid uncertainty over the screening of 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible measures, including legal options, to secure permission, turning the festival’s opening into a test case for artistic freedom and regulatory power.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:49 AM IST)

Filmmakers Face Uncertain Wait as IDSFFK Selections Seek Censor Exemption After Union Ministry Action

A group of eight documentaries selected for the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala are awaiting clarity on whether they will receive exemption from censorship requirements after the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s recent move to block the films. The delay has left filmmakers in limbo, raising fresh questions about festival autonomy, documentary circulation, and the reach of state scrutiny over non-fiction cinema.

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