NBDA to keep its stance regarding ‘fake news’ infront of Parliament panel

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

An official statement said the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet on November 21 on the subject of “Review of mechanisms to curb fake news.”

‘We prefer doing L&M deals in the domestic market,’ says Saurabh Kalra of McDonald’s

As of June 2024, the chain operated 403 restaurants across 66 cities. Of these, 92% featured McCafés, 86% were Experience of the Future (EOTF) locations, and 20% included drive-thrus.

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain plans to open approximately 580 to 630 restaurants by December 2027, averaging 40 to 50 new locations annually.

MoHFW infringing powers of MIB, OTT platforms oppose non-skippable anti-tobacco ads

Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for MIB, emphasized that India's judicial system ensures the protection of constitutional rights, including press freedom.

Stakeholders have also expressed concern over the heavy compliance burden on OTT platforms. To meet the amendment’s requirements, platforms would need to edit extensive amounts of content.

Pandit Ad Wars! Astrologers compete for ‘stars’ in wedding season showdown

According to Business Research Insights, the global astrology app market size was USD 3.22 billion in 2023 and market is projected to touch USD 23.87 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 24.93% during the forecast period.

It’s not only astrology apps in the race to outbid each other; even astrologers and “pandits” (priests) are striving for better reviews and star ratings on these platforms.

Delhi High Court blocks pirate app streaming Disney Star content

Additionally, it ordered PayPal Payment Private Limited to freeze the account of the King's app owner.

The court also directed the domain name registrar to disclose information about King’s ownership, including name, address, IP address, payment method, bank details, and information on any other websites infringing Disney Star’s content.