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Parliamentary panel calls for unified regulatory framework in media sector

Among its significant recommendations, the Committee proposed the establishment of a Media Council to oversee governance across various media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

The Committee acknowledged the Broadcasting Services bill’s intent but emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of stakeholder feedback.

CCI raids: Did Dentsu blow the whistle on India’s alleged media cartel?

The cracks in Dentsu’s relationship with the industry started showing when a top agency snatched two major accounts—an automobile giant worth ₹1000 crore and an FMCG behemoth worth ₹1600 crore.

Multiple insiders claim that the pressure came from Tokyo, nudging Dentsu’s Indian operations into a confrontation with its peers.

IPL 2025: Irfan Pathan dropped from commentary team over alleged bias

Pathan was excluded following complaints from several Indian cricketers who believe his critical remarks about them are personally motivated.

One player reportedly even blocked Pathan’s number on his phone, upset over comments Pathan made about him during the Australia series.

Supreme Court restores petition seeking ban on opinion trading apps

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

Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) formally appealed to the Indian government, urging a ban on opinion trading apps and websites.

Creativeland Asia vs WinZO: RMG firm told to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 50 lakhs

Creativeland Advertising claimed that in February 2025, WinZO Games unexpectedly terminated discussions, opting to work with a different creative team and offering Rs. 10 lakhs as compensation for the tagline.

Storyboard18 had first reported the legal battle on March 5, titled “Creativeland Asia Takes WinZO to Court, Cries Foul Over Misuse of Creative Idea.”

Breaking: Madras HC refuses interim relief to RMG companies, sets final hearing for March 27

At the previous hearing, the petitioners urged the court to declare certain sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 unconstitutional.

WinZO Games’ request to be impleaded in the case was rejected, but the company was granted the liberty to file a fresh writ petition if desired.

CCI raids: Leniency Program blows the lid off media cartelization

Leniency programs reduce fines or offer immunity to the first cartel member who cooperates with authorities, thereby destabilizing the cartel's secrecy.

The CCI also considers “plus factors,” additional indicators beyond mere parallel behavior, such as suspicious timing of price changes or communication records that suggest coordinated actions.

CCI must align with market realities, conduct industry research before any intervention: Stakeholders

As the CCI wraps up its two-day raids and seizures at the offices of major media agencies and industry bodies, concerns are mounting over the scope and fairness of the probe.

While media agencies face scrutiny, broadcasters argue that any regulatory action should take into account the financial realities of operating premium television channels and marquee events.

CAIT demands ban on opinion trading apps, says ‘Digital Satta’ a threat to democracy

The letter, written by CAIT's National President, B.C. Bhartia (a copy of which is with Storyboard18), highlights the rapid growth of opinion trading platforms, which have attracted over 50 million users in India.

The letter stated that prediction-based opinion trading platforms allow users to bet on election outcomes, thereby posing a threat to electoral democracy.

Overnight raids and sleepless CEOs: How CCI cornered media giants

CEOs and senior executives were confined to their boardrooms under the watchful eyes of CCI officials.

Inside the glass-walled offices of these advertising giants, a long and tense night unfolded. CEOs and senior executives were confined to their boardrooms under the watchful eyes of CCI officials.