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DNPA hails I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s stand on Big Tech platforms in India

In light of the growing issues of disinformation and deepfakes, AI models are supercharging online misinformation.

In recent years, there has been a global fightback against the antitrust practices of Big Tech, with actions taken across various countries, including Australia, Europe, the UK, Canada, and the USA.

GDAI signs MoU with FICCI to streamline gaming policies, sector growth

The MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim further stipulate that GDAI will provide expertise in skill development and expanding the video gaming industry.

GDAI has also signed MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim to enhance game development, align policy initiatives, and drive innovation.

EXCLUSIVE: India’s gaming industry gets clarity, RMG sector to be regulated by MeitY

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.

The longstanding demand to differentiate between entertainment-focused gaming and pay-to-play gaming has finally been addressed by the government of India.

Price based GST will boost counterfeit products, RAI writes to govt

East India showed a growth of only 4 percent.

The association’s letter to the Finance Minister, obtained by Storyboard18, raises concerns about the GoM’s recommendations.

BARC identifies premium households, panels to be installed by April 2025

The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) had ordered over 5,000 premium panels to measure CTV consumption in the country.

Delhi HC to hear petitions challenging constitutionality of IT Rules

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The petitions were filed citing government’s control on social media services, video streaming platforms and digital news outlets.

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.

Global Esports defies odds to become India’s first profitable esports organization

Despite decline in brand sponsorships and game publisher interests, GE's profitability shows green shoots and the revival of esports industry in the country.

Despite decline in brand sponsorships and game publisher interests, GE’s profitability shows green shoots and the revival of esports industry in the country.