Author: Akanksha Nagar

SC backs govt’s right to use Pegasus, but cautions against civil society surveillance

The debate also touched on taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. Venkatraman emphasized that there is no distinction between skill and chance when it comes to GST levies.

The Supreme Court said it may consider releasing the Expert Committee report on Pegasus, but cautioned that it “should not become a matter of discussion on the street.” The Centre earlier stated that disclosure of the report could adversely impact national security and the sovereignty of the country.

WAVES Summit 2025: Mukesh Ambani to lead keynote on building India’s global entertainment future

“Today, we solemnly assure you (PM Modi) that we will make WAVES the world's foremost entertainment platform, one with an Indian soul and a global voice," said Mukesh AmbaNi at WAVES 2025.

Among the distinguished global and Indian leaders at the WAVES Summit, Mukesh Ambani will outline a bold vision for positioning India at the forefront of the global entertainment industry, on May 1.

TRAI responds to DoT’s back-reference on regulatory sandbox for digital communications sector

TRAI believes that the sandbox would allow telecom service providers, startups, and other stakeholders to experiment with new technologies and services within a controlled and flexible regulatory environment.​

The regulatory sandbox approach is seen as critical to enabling emerging technologies like 5G, IoT, AI-based communication services, and satellite communications to be tested under relaxed regulatory conditions before a full-scale rollout.

TRAI engages with Joint Committee of Regulators to discuss measures against fraud communications in digital

Held at TRAI's headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting deliberated issues including dealing with unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) / spam and fraudulent communications.

The issue of spam and scams through OTT communication platforms was also discussed. MeitY will engage with the stakeholders in this regard to take measures analogous to those for conventional telecommunication.

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DDA seeks agency for strategic communications, social media management

The agency will be responsible for producing engaging and informative content to promote DDA's initiatives and projects.​

The agency will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to manage the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s presence across various social media platforms and implementing strategies to address and manage any public relations crises.

SC to hear plea on streaming sexually explicit content on OTT on April 28

The plea has sought laying down of guidelines constituting a National Content Control Authority to prohibit sexually explicit content on OTT platforms.

In February, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued its second advisory directing OTT platforms to comply with regulations and refrain from publishing obscene, pornographic, or vulgar content on online curated content (OTT platforms) and social media.

Joy Personal Care bets on regional growth to hit Rs 1,000 cr revenue; ups ad spends by 10%

CMO Poulomi Roy outlines strategic priorities, market focus, and retail expansion plans of Joy Personal Care.

Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) is charting a focused growth strategy — aiming to expand its general trade reach to 500,000 outlets over the next three years, while maintaining a strict approach to advertising spends. The company wrapped up FY25 with a revenue turnover of Rs 750 crore.