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India at WAVES 2025: Over 90 countries took part to engage with India's "expansive creative ecosystem"
New Delhi, December 31: In one of its major initiatives to support India's media and entertainment sector, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting helmed WAVES 2025, the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit.
India leaves an impact at FOCUS London 2025, concluding outreach with 'Bharat Parv'
London, December 13: India left a compelling mark at FOCUS London 2025, positioning itself as the next major destination for global creative partnerships.
BRIDGE Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, December 8: The BRIDGE Summit 2025 opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 60, 000 creators, media and content professionals, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities and research centres.
India needs unified policy push to build USD 100 billion creative sector economy by 2030: CII
New Delhi, December 1: An integrated policy action framework is needed to transform India into a globally competitive creative economy hub by 2030, according to the CII's India's M&E Sector Report released at the 12th CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai. The report says that it would drive the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector towards a contribution of over USD 100 billion to the GDP and generate more than five million jobs.
India must turn creative potential into global impact: I&B Secretary at CII Big Picture Summit
Mumbai, December 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to be a transformational force for India's Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector, according to Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B).
YouTube unveils new AI tools, partnerships to boost India's creative and knowledge economies
New Delhi, November 18: YouTube announced a series of new AI-powered tools, major institutional partnerships and expanded safety features aimed at accelerating India's creative and knowledge economies.
Indian media and entertainment sector projected to cross $100 billion by 2030
New Delhi, Nov 15: The country’s media and entertainment sector is projected to cross $100 billion by 2030, said the government on Saturday.
Namibian President vows to double creative sector's GDP contribution
Windhoek, Nov 13: Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday pledged to double the creative sector's contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1.5 per cent to 3 per cent within the next five years.
CPRG Roundtable Explores Innovation, Expression, and Cultural Transformation in the Age of AI
Mumbai, November 3: The Centre of Policy Research and/Governance (CPRG) hosted "AI in the Creative Economy in India", an official pre-summit dialogue ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, at the National Stock Exchange, Mumbai.
Emirati Media Forum kicks off from 28th October at Museum of the Future
Dubai, October 26: Under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and in the presence of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the 10th edition of the 'Emirati Media Forum' will be held on Tuesday, 28th October, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Kapil Mishra shares moments with Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta from FICCI Frames 2025
Mumbai, October 8: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition on Wednesday, where he interacted with several well-known film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pratik Gandhi, and Rajat Kapoor.
India's participation in MONDIACULT reaffirms commitment to global cultural dialogue: Gajendra Shekhawat
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2025), held in Barcelona, Spain.
President Murmu graces award ceremony of National exhibition of art
New Delhi, September 24: President Droupadi Murmu graced the award ceremony of the 64th National Exhibition of Art, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to the President's Secretariat.
Mahrashtra: First campus of IICT opens at NFDC complex in Mumbai
Mumbai, July 18: The first campus of the 'Indian Institute of Creative Technology' (IICT) was inaugurated at National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) complex here by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday.
India to drive global creative economy with AI-led innovation: Govt
New Delhi, July 18: India is set to lead the global creative economy with AI-driven innovation, as the startup ecosystem surges especially in the tier 2 and 3 cities, according to the government.
Meghalaya is the youngest state of India: CM Sangma
Shillong, June 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the 50 per cent population in the hill state is below the age of 20 years, making it the youngest state in the country, and the government has been working to open new avenues for the youths.
Centre committed to build creator-first ecosystem in India: Minister
Mumbai, May 4: The government is committed to build a creator-first ecosystem backed by policies, production incentives and strong intellectual property protections, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan, has said.
GenAI enabling Indian creators to transcend traditional mediums: Adobe CEO
Mumbai, May 2: Generative AI (GenAI) is enabling Indian creators to transcend traditional mediums, supporting diverse storytelling across imaging, video and design, Adobe Chairman and CEO, Shantanu Narayen, has said.
Pivotal role in cinema, creativity: PM Modi lauds Maharashtra Pavilion at Waves Summit
New Delhi, May 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Maharashtra's significant contribution to India's cinema and creative industries, calling the state a vital force in nurturing artistic talent and shaping the country's cultural narrative.
WAVES is not merely an acronym but a wave, highlights India's creative strengths at global platform: PM Modi
Mumbai, May 1: Noting that World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) highlights India's creative strengths at a global platform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the country, with a billion-plus population, is also a land of a billion-plus stories.
PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Pavilion at WAVES Summit, urges global players to explore opportunities
Mumbai, May 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment (WAVES) Summit here. “The Bharat Pavilion at Waves showcases our cinematic tradition and the opportunities that await in our country. I call upon the world to come to India and explore the creative opportunities here,†he said.
Today, India is emerging as global hub for film production, digital content, gaming: PM Modi at WAVES Summit
Mumbai, May 1: Emphasising the immense potential of India's creative economy, stating that in the coming years, its contribution to the country's GDP is set to increase significantly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is emerging as a global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, and music.
PM Modi inaugurates WAVES 2025, hails it as global platform for creativity and connectivity
Mumbai, May 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated WAVES 2025, India's first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, and said it was a global platform for creativity and connectivity.
Alan Walker, A.R. Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal to serenade audience at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, April 26: The upcoming first edition of the WAVES Summit 2025, will see the likes of musicians like Alan Walker, King, A.R. Rahman, and Shreya Ghoshal to wooing the attendees with their live performances.
'WAVES 2025' pivotal in bridging the gap between tradition and innovation: IAMAI
New Delhi, April 21: As India continues to establish itself as a powerhouse in the global digital landscape, initiatives like 'WAVES 2025' are pivotal in bridging the gap between tradition and innovation, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said on Monday.
India to lead the creative entertainment economy: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that India will lead the creative entertainment economy in the future.
Going to be one of biggest platforms for audio-visual entertainment industry: Ashwini Vaishnaw on WAVES 2025
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) is poised to be a game-changer for the audio-visual entertainment industry, providing a platform for creators to showcase their talents, collaborate, and drive innovation.
PM Modi will chair CEO's summit during 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a CEO's summit during the 'WAVES summit' set to be hosted in Mumbai. PM Modi will be inaugurating the first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.
Latifa bint Mohammed meets with Ambassador of Swiss Confederation to UAE
Dubai, February 28: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the UAE.
UAE to host International Reprographic Rights Conference on February 19
Sharjah, January 31: Under the patronage and in the presence of Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honourary President of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA), the UAE will host the first International Conference on Reprographic Rights Management.
Dubai Culture launches 29th Art Map
Dubai, January 25: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the 29th edition of ArtMap, created in collaboration with thejamjar.
Ethiopian delegation explores Dubai Culture's strategic projects, practices
Dubai, January 19: A high-ranking delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia visited the headquarters of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral collaboration, exchanging expertise, and gaining insights into Dubai Culture's successful governance models and pioneering government practices.