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India Entertainment & Culture Just 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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National Governance & Policy09 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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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 (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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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (08:59 AM IST)

Eight IDSFFK Films Face Uncertain Wait After Union Ministry’s Exemption Move

Eight documentaries selected for the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala are awaiting clarity after the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry moved to block or withhold censor exemption for the titles. The delay has left filmmakers in limbo just as the festival prepares to screen politically and socially sensitive non-fiction work. The episode has sharpened concerns over regulatory uncertainty in India’s documentary circuit.

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