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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.

OOH industry to clock Rs 5,500 crore AdEx in 2025: Praveen Vadhera, CEO of IOAA

Multiple media agencies including GroupM, Publicis, Madison and IPG are testing RoadStar- a measurement system addressing the lack of a standardized currency in the OOH industry.

IOAA will complete census of hoardings across the country in next six months and will circulate the list with stakeholders.

ZEE Case: SEBI rejects settlement plea; expands probe on ZEEL, Goenka

This strategic move aims to bolster Zee Media's financial flexibility and is aligned with the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

The regulator has also expanded the scope of the investigation, under which the media firm’s former chairperson, Subhash Chandra, is also under the scanner.

India’s top schools spur debate over OTT censorship, seek regulation

68% of marketers say they must have transparency to justify the high cost of CTV advertising, signaling a clear demand for better visibility into where ads are running

To mitigate exposure to adult OTT content, many schools have implemented strict monitoring of online activities and are conducting regular workshops to educate students about safe online practices and the potential risks of ‘vulgar’ content.

Ghatkopar hoarding crash: Key accused on the run arrested from UP after six months

Khan is alleged to be the business partner of the wife of Additional Director-General of Police- Quaiser Khalid, in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.

The SIT team made four arrests in the case which include Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media, Manoj Ramkrishna Sanghu, BMC-approved civil engineer, former director Janhavi Marathe and Sagar Kumbhar, the contractor who erected the hoardings.

EXCLUSIVE: Control ‘vulgarity’ on OTT or we will bring a new law, Govt tells industry bodies

The committee invited three industry organizations: the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), will meet relevant stakeholders in second week of January to discuss issues raised by the government.