The standardised, geo-coded addressing system Digital Postal Index Number -DIGIPIN, ensures simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services.
Author: Akanksha Nagar
TRAI extends deadline inviting feedback on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs
The provision to transfer SIM ownership is available for consumers but there are no such norms in the case of machine-to-machine. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from stakeholders is now fixed for August 19 for written comments and September 2 for the counter comments.
‘Self-declaration certificate’ stir making industry re-evaluate current workflow systems: Andy Gilroy of Peach
The ‘self-declaration certificate’ mandate has pushed the advertising industry work on its decade-old redundant creative asset management- an area where Peach has the expertise and is helping advertisers navigate through it. The VP – APAC, Gilroy, talks about the platform’s offerings and how the SDC mechanism can be made more effective in curbing misleading advertisements.
Google renews Australian ‘News Media Bargaining Code’ deals with publishers; can cancel after a year
In 2021, Australia passed a law mandating digital platforms to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content to news feeds or search results. The search giant now has confirmed signing deals with publishers including Times News Group and Solstice Media.
EXCLUSIVE: Film exhibitors demand expanding lower tax slab, revision of regulatory framework
Amid heightened competition from OTTs, cinema exhibitors recommended proactive policy initiatives aimed at boosting the industry at a consultation meeting with the Minister of I&B, Railways, and MeitY, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Animation and VFX sector pushed for a content reservation policy for kids’ content; gaming industry urged establishing premium institutes.
BREAKING: Stakeholders meet MIB over SDC; seek clear definitions of food and health sectors
The stakeholders sought clear definitions of the food and health products. Additionally, the stakeholders suggested that the onus on advertisers to submit SDCs to agencies and publishers should not be made mandatory.
Google-parent Alphabet faces Italian antitrust probe over personal data usage
An investigation has been launched into Alphabet over alleged unfair commercial practices which involved users’ personal data.
DoT suspends two telemarketing firms over sending 5.5 cr fraud SMSes
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has suspended the operations of V-con Intelligent Security (part of the Videocon Group) and OneXtel Media for sending 55.5 million fraudulent SMSes to users since January 2024.
Union Budget 2024: Favorable tax policies, push for digital infra, ease of regulations can bolster advertising industry
The media and entertainment industry expects reductions in import duty on newsprint, and revision in DVP rates, among other tax reliefs. It is hoping Modi 3.0 will offer financial support and subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fuel funds in the creator economy.
EXCLUSIVE: Radio sector demands de-linking NOTEF, GST revision, and mandate for ‘radio on mobile’
During a consultation meeting chaired by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, stakeholders from the radio sector urged that content restrictions should be removed and news and current affairs content should be allowed on radio. Further, recommendation was made to reduce the GST on radio to 5 percent from 18, at present.