Author: Aashrey Baliga

Shah Rukh Khan admitted to Ahmedabad hospital due to heatstroke

As soon as the news of Khan being admitted to the hospital began doing the rounds, netizens and fans on social media wished for his speedy recovery.

Bollywood superstar was in Ahmedabad to support his team Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 first qualifier match. Reports say it was during the match when he suffered a heatstroke.

ASCI finds healthcare and illegal betting top violative sector in FY24

The Apps would considerably enhance the capability of the CCPA in taking suo moto action against dark patterns.

The Annual Complaints Report FY24 by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) reveals an increase in misleading ads and emphasises the need for stricter regulations. The self-regulatory body received over 10,000 complaints against ads in 2023-24, up 12.75 percent over the previous year.

TRAI hosts meeting of regulators to combat spam calls, messages

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

Regulators including RBI, SEBI, and TRAI, along with government departments–the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and DoT met to address the issue of pesky communications and online financial fraud. Discussions centred on tightening KYC rules, improving information sharing among stakeholders, and enhancing consent mechanisms.

DS Group’s confectionery business touches Rs 1,000 cr sales turnover in FY24

DS Group's confectionery products are available in over 26 lakh retail outlets, directly and indirectly, and its market share dominates the closest competitor in Hard-Boiled Candy (HBC) and Indian ethnic confectionery (IEC) segment. (Representative image via Unsplash)

The company is aiming to take the confectionary business to Rs 5,000 crores in the next 5 years through organic and inorganic growth and with a special focus on the Indian ethnic confectionery segment.

When tech goes bad: Celebrities and the dangers of deepfake technology

The recent controversy around Scarlett Johansson's artificial intelligence (AI) voice resemblance highlights the widespread danger that deepfake technology poses to prominent personalities. (Image sourced via Forbes)

Find out how the use of deepfake technology is causing celebrities distress and bringing up important ethical issues in the digital era, as seen in the cases of Scarlett Johansson and Rashmika Mandanna.

Disney+ Hotstar enhances self-serve platform for advertisers ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Furthermore, advertisers can seize the early bird opportunity by booking India and/or playoff matches before May 29th, 2024, and get 50 percent bonus impressions on non-India matches, maximizing their reach during this sporting event.

This upgraded version promises an even more seamless and accessible experience for advertisers across all businesses and sizes in 5 languages – English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

15 cases lodged for illegal hoardings in Maharashtra’s Latur; 2 billboards, 15 banners removed

To create comprehensive guidelines for outdoor advertising in Mumbai, the BMC had formed a committee that includes experts from IIT-B, environmental specialists, and law enforcement officials.

The corporation had initially instructed the respective agencies and property owners to remove the illegal hoardings, giving the deadline till Sunday. During this period, some agencies and property owners removed illegal hoardings. However, some illegal billboards remained in the city.