Imran Fazal – Page 17

Breaking: MIB’s WAVES postponed, likely to be held in Mumbai

WAVES which focuses on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

WAVES, which focuses on four key pillars – Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films, is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish MPEG-2 slot auction to start from Feb 10

The 86th online e-auction was held from March 4, 2025 onwards.

The auction date for MPEG-4 slots meant for HD channels is likely to be announced soon.

Breaking: TV Today Network to shut its radio business in next six months

In its regulatory filing, TV Today Network informed the exchanges that the turnover of Radio Business in FY 2023-24 was Rs. 16.18 Crores which is 1.70% of total turnover of T.V. Today Network Limited for the said year. The net worth contributed from Radio Business is reported to be loss of Rs. 19.53 Crores for the FY 2023-24. (Image Source: DreamDTH)

The network comprises of three FM radio stations in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata under the frequency 104.8 FM.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati revises DD Free Dish auction policy, HD channels allowed to bid

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

The reserve price for e-auction of MPEG-4 slots for private HD channels is Rs 80 Lakhs with second slot at increment of Rs 1 Lakh for second slot.

EXCLUSIVE: IOAA bats for increased hoarding size, DOOH in New Delhi

Recently, Bombay High Court in its judgement directed The Zilla Parishads to instruct Gram Panchayats prohibiting them from providing any licences towards erecting billboards.

OOH media owners have also urged the civic corporation to extend the permission of DOOH assets beyond the restricted areas defined in OAP 2017

DPDP Rules: Stakeholders seek extension of consultation period

The DPDP Act, passed by Parliament on August 9, 2023, followed the Supreme Court's recognition of privacy as a fundamental right six years earlier.

Experts state that though the implementation timeline is of two years, be it MSME’s or major companies, they are now a data fiduciary.

RMG players’ woes increase, while Rs 8.2 trillion illegal betting market grows

Haryana cracks down on gambling

Beyond taxation challenges, RMG companies are urging the government to refine online gaming regulations to clearly differentiate between skill-based gaming and betting or gambling.

TRAI to hold OHD on 8 Jan for formulating Digital Radio Broadcast Policy

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide its reference dated 23rd April 2024 has sought recommendations of TRAI on formulating a digital radio broadcast policy for private Radio broadcasters.

Policy think tanks, civil society call DPDP draft rules ‘vague’, raise concerns

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

Experts suggest that the parental consent rules are likely to add a heavy compliance burden on all parties involved.

TRAI official accepts Rs 1 Lakh bribe to favour cable operator, arrested by CBI

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

After preliminary verifications, the CBI laid a trap and caught Rawat red handed while accepting the bribe of Rs 1 lakh in his Delhi office from the complainant.