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ASCI escalates issue of illegal betting and gambling platforms’ ads to MIB

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

Storyboard18 recently reported that offshore illegal gambling firms have been using the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a sporting platform for surrogate advertising.

ANI files case against Netflix for using copyright content in IC 814 web series

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

Recently, the web series was embroiled into a controversy for an alleged incorrect portrayal of the hijackers as Hindus with Hindu names when they were Muslims.

Breaking: RMG sector ignored, GST council shuns agenda after multiple requests

Despite multiple requests from the sector, the Indian government has ignored the sector since past two years.

It should be noted that in its 50th meeting held in July 2023, the GST council decided to levy 28 per cent tax — the highest slab — on the full face value of online gaming

EXCLUSIVE: PKL promoting offshore betting, gambling firms; RMG players complain to MIB

Parimatch is one of the notorious illegal betting and gambling platform operating in India.

The letter which is with Storyboard18 states that illegal betting and gambling platforms are conducting surrogate advertising by sponsoring PKL and participating teams.

MeitY issues advisory to intermediaries, urges to remove fake content swiftly

With these efforts, the IndiaAI Mission aims to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem, making AI development more accessible and efficient for startups and researchers.

In July this year, India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) warned investors about deepfake videos falsely featuring its CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, in some investment and stock advisory videos.

Swiggy spent Rs 1,581 crore on marketing, says junior employee embezzled Rs 33 crore

A former junior employee of IPO- bound Swiggy embezzled Rs 33 crore over “past periods”, the Bengaluru-based food aggregator said in its annual report for the financial year 2023-24.

PM Modi’s I-Day speech spurs DPIIT to fast-track FDI policy for online gaming: EXCLUSIVE

Prime Minister in April last year met India's top gamers and gaming content creators. He was seen interacting with gamers and shared how gaming industry is taking centre stage.

DPIIT has written letter to MIB, MeitY, Niti Aayog seeking clarification on the definition of game of chance and game of skill for drafting a policy on 100 percent FDI for online gaming

Gautam Singhania talks about succession plan, says RCCL sale one of the best deals

On the NSE, the shares were listed at Rs 3,020 apiece.

Singhania said that he is “not going anywhere” when asked about potential succession plans.

Australian Parliament grills top Meta executives over digital news policy

Antigone Davis, Meta’s global head of safety at Meta, and Mia Garlick, a regional director of policy for Australia, were summoned back to parliament after attending a hearing in June.

ASCI to stay ahead in tech curve, will increase focus on financial sector: ASCI Chairman

Sinha has worn many hats in a career spanning over three decades. He has been a nuclear design engineer, a banker, a strategy and marketing head for media and internet companies, and an advertising strategist.

Sinha discussed in-depth about growth of ASCI, challenges, technological advancement and role of the self regulatory body in consultative process. Storyboard18 was first to report about Partha Sinha’s appointment as the new ASCI Chairman.