Anurag Singh Thakur Launches PB-SHABD and Revamps DD News, Akashvani News, and NewsOnAir App
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated PB-SHABD, revamped websites of DD News, Akashvani News, and updated News on Air app at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. |
| PB-SHABD Features | - Clean feed without Doordarshan's logo.- Curated content from diverse regions and languages.- Single-point source for news across 50 categories.- Free service for the first year. |
| Enhancements to News Services | - Updated websites and app with personalized news feeds, push notifications, multimedia integration, offline reading, live streaming, social media sharing, location-based delivery, bookmarking, and powerful search. |
| Functionality of PB-SHABD | - Daily news feeds in video, audio, text, and photo formats.- Supports customized storytelling for smaller newspapers, TV channels, and digital portals. |
| Acknowledgements | - Secretary Sanjay Jaju appreciated Prasar Bharati for the SHABD pilot and website/app launches.- CEO Gaurav Dwivedi emphasized outreach to media organizations for diverse content sharing. |
| Content Sections | National, International, Education, Health, Business & Economy, Science & Tech, Sports, Environment, and Opinion. |