Author: Akanksha Nagar

Supreme Court calls for mechanism for citizens to flag misleading ads

In February 2025, the Supreme Court of India began hearing a case with significant implications for opinion trading apps in the country.

The Court has called for a mechanism under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act (DMR Act) to enable citizens to file complaints against misleading medical advertisements.

Celebrities In Action: The rise of celeb investors in sports leagues

For leagues, celebrity association provides instant credibility, media traction, and fan engagement. For celebrities, it’s a way to diversify their investments beyond entertainment and into a space with long-term growth potential.

Celebrity investors are moving beyond endorsements and actively seeking opportunities that offer sustained fan engagement, strong business potential, and long-term value. Investing in sports leagues also position them as visionary leaders.

India’s smartwatch shipments declined 30% y-o-y in 2024

In terms of smartwatch growth in India in 2024, Noise maintained its market leadership, while Titan demonstrated the fastest growth among the top five.

According to Counterpoint Research report India’s smartwatch market saw first major drop after several years of steady growth, due to weaker upgrade cycles and first-time buyers’ unsatisfactory user experiences.

TRAI seeking Joint Advisors with salaries exceeding Rs 2 lakh

The Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the year 2023-24 has detailed activities of the Authority, certified accounts and the audit report thereupon has been laid on the Table of Lok Sabha on 12th March 2025 and Rajya Sabha on 20th March 2025.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is recruiting candidates for the post of Joint Advisor (Information Technology) on a deputation basis on foreign service terms for its headquarter in New Delhi and the regional office in Hyderabad.

BREAKING: TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services’

The Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the year 2023-24 has detailed activities of the Authority, certified accounts and the audit report thereupon has been laid on the Table of Lok Sabha on 12th March 2025 and Rajya Sabha on 20th March 2025.

On December 18, 2024 TRAI held an open house discussion on the terms and conditions, including fees or charges for authorisation to provide broadcasting services, aligning it to the Telecom Act, 2023.

Middle class of a billion by 2047 to transform India into global consumption powerhouse: study

According to the report, a major challenge looming over the middle class is job security. (Image source: Rediffusion report)

The burgeoning middle class, defined by households earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 30 lakh annually, is expected to constitute 60% of the Indian population by 2047— offering significant opportunities for both basic and luxury brands.

60 TV Channels won MPEG-2 slot in 85th e-auction: Prasar Bharati

In the 2024 MPEG-2 e-auction, Prasar Bharati reportedly earned Rs 1,156 crore from selling 64 slots.

Prasar Bharati has released the official list of winners. The channels were allotted from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, in the 85th DD FreeDish DTH platform MPEG-2 online e-auction.

Google’s Public Policy Shake-up: Are big techs struggling to retain policy heads in India?

Balancing global corporate strategies with local political sensitivities and sudden regulatory shifts makes the job of policy heads challenging, say experts.

Instability in public policy roles is a recurring issue for a few big tech firms and multinationals in India. Complex regulatory landscape, heavy compliance burden, or lack of leadership? Experts weigh in.