I&B Ministry alleges Satluj was released on ZEE5 without completing certification: Report : Bollywood News

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has taken a fresh turn after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) claimed that the film was released on ZEE5 without completing the required certification process. The Honey Trehan directorial premiered on the streaming platform on July 3 but was taken down in India just two days later. […]

Udaipur Files row: After Delhi HC stay, petition filed with I&B Ministry to ban Vijay Raaz starrer : Bollywood News

The controversy surrounding Udaipur Files, starring Vijay Raaz, continues to escalate as Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the petitioners in the case, has formally approached the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to seek a ban on the film’s release. The film was initially scheduled to hit cinemas on July 11, 2025, but the Delhi High […]

Centre notifies new age-based film certification categories under U/A rating

The CBFC had last year introduced a revised certification framework aligned with prevailing social values and aimed at enhancing age-appropriate content categorisation. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: V. Sreenivasa Murthy The Union government on Saturday notified revised age-based certification categories for films, aimed at encouraging age-appropriate viewing, particularly for audiences requiring parental guidance. In […]

Government of India bans Pakistani dramas, songs, and films on OTT platforms : Bollywood News

Amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has banned Pakistani dramas, songs, films, and podcasts on all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and other streaming services operating within the country. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, instructs these platforms and digital intermediaries to immediately […]