Author: Akanksha Nagar

DoT asks social media platforms to remove content violating Telecom Act

DoT advisory noted that violations could lead to imprisonment or hefty fines. Social media platforms are required to comply by February 28.

As some influencers misinform users on changing their caller ID, the Department of Telecommunications has asked platforms including Meta, X, Instagram, and Google to remove content that doesn’t comply with the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

TV News commands advertiser interest despite digital surge; print yet to reclaim pre-Covid ground

With digital platforms prone to misinformation, and print's premium rates and uncertain circulation numbers, advertisers are increasingly turning to TV news channels.

As digital platforms grow, Television News too continues to capture both viewers and advertisers, while print media is yet to regain its pre-Covid audience and advertiser interest.

CCI tightens grip on e-com, q-comm; releases draft regulations on predatory pricing

A draft of the proposal, titled the CCI (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025 is set to create a clear framework for evaluating anti-competitive pricing across sectors, especially e-commerce and quick-commerce.

The draft guidelines by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) are set to create a clear framework for evaluating anti-competitive pricing across sectors.

Supreme Court slams Ranveer Allahbadia; stays arrest but bars him from doing shows

Slamming Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court said, "The words you have chosen, parents will feel ashamed. Daughters and sisters will feel ashamed. The entire society will be ashamed. These are the levels of depravity you and your henchmen have gone to." (Image: GQ India)

The court has also ordered that no further FIR should be registered against Allahbadia (aka BeerBiceps) for his remarks in the controversial episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’.

Supreme Court to hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea today

The FIRs were filed over Allahbadia's controversial ‘sex with parents’ remark he made on 'India's Got Latent'.

Ranveer Allahbadia, aka ‘BeerBiceps’ is facing police inquiries in multiple states, including Maharashtra and Assam, over his ‘sex with parents’ remark.

‘Summon Sundar Pichai also’: Indian influencer questions YouTube’s accountability in Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia (right) controversy has sparked a debate on social media about the accountability of digital platforms, especially YouTube, and their role in moderating content online.

Defending Ranveer Allahbadia amid India’s Got Latent row, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has criticised the authorities for targeting Allahbadia only and not holding the platform’s leadership accountable.

Nas Daily: ‘1000 Media’ is no traditional agency, aim to disrupt traditional marketing firms

"1000 Media currently has about 30 employees and plans to grow to 60-80 by the end of the year. The agency is structured like a tech firm, with separate product and business development teams", shares Nas Daily (aka Nuseir Yassin).

Renowned Israeli-Palestinian digital influencer, Nas Daily (aka Nuseir Yassin), has launched his first-ever marketing agency ‘1000 Media’ in India. In a conversation with Storyboard18, he talks about the struggles of traditional marketing agencies and what makes ‘1000 Media’ agile and tech-forward.

Feedback on draft DPDP rules extended till March 5, 2025

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has extended the public feedback period on draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) by 15 days.