Author: Delshad Irani

Go Google or Google Gone? Fate of search business in judge’s hands: Shubhranshu Singh’s ‘Simply Speaking’

The new and separate law is said to be drawing inspiration from Australia’s New Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code. (Image via Unsplash: Mitchell Luo)

The biggest tech antitrust trial – against Google’s dominance in search – is coming to a close. A ruling against it would limit Google’s search empire and possibly result in the breaking up of the company, writes Shubhranshu Singh in his Storyboard18 column Simply Speaking.

EU’s new sanctions against disinformation; bans 4 more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc

The EU commission stated that the risk to "our democratic societies – and the integrity of the upcoming European as well as national elections – has intensified. These measures are a forceful response to that."

The European Union banned four more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the EU for what it calls the spread of war propaganda and disinformation as the EU heads into parliamentary elections.

Sandeep Karwa is newly appointed leader for Flipkart Ads

As Vice President of Flipkart Ads, Kalra announced the launch of Flipkart IRIS, an insights platform for brands.

Sandeep Karwa has spent over a decade at Flipkart and over the past 12 years he has been instrumental in shaping and scaling various business categories at Flipkart.

Ecommerce major Flipkart launches Flipkart IRIS, an insights platform for brands

In August, the CCI similarly retracted a report into Apple after the company raised concerns about the disclosure of sensitive commercial secrets to certain parties involved in the investigation.

Flipkart IRIS will provide extensive reports and insights crucial for brands aiming to expand and strengthen their businesses. The enhanced user interface will offer an engaging and dynamic experience for brands, the ecomm major said.

Three jailed for violating food safety standards in Patanjali Elaichi Soan Papdi case

The convictions were made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,

A food safety inspector had flagged issues with Patanjali Navratna Elaichi Soan Papdi at a shop in Berinag, Pithoragarh, in 2019. Patanjali Foods filed a clarification, “…this matter pertains to the year 2019 when sampling was conducted at the premises of a distributor of Patanjali Ayurved Limited (“PAL”).”

TRAI to mull views on regulations for apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram

Newly appointed Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti said the regulator will proceed with the process of holding open house discussions in around three months or so.

TRAI plans to regulate services like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and X. Chairman of TRAI Anil Kumar Lahoti said that the telecom regulator will go ahead with open house discussions on regulatory mechanisms for OTT services.

MIB’s Sanjay Jaju hosts the first-ever Bharat Parv at Cannes Film Festival

Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju hosted the first-ever Bharat Parv, an evening to celebrate the culture, cuisine and handicrafts of India along with Indian cinema at the French Riviera at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

More than 250 delegates attend the evening that showcased Indian culture, cuisine and cinema at the global platform – Cannes Film festival. Poster for 55th International Film Festival of India unveiled.