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CCI raids GroupM, Dentsu and Interpublic Group offices

Leniency programs reduce fines or offer immunity to the first cartel member who cooperates with authorities, thereby destabilizing the cartel's secrecy.

Sources told Storyboard18 that GroupM’s Mumbai office near Mumbai airport Bay 99 has been blockaded by the CCI officials. The investigations are ongoing.

Breaking: SC 28% GST gaming case, Govt seeks adjournment

The Supreme Court will finally begin hearing the much-anticipated case on May 5 involving show-cause notices issued to some of India’s biggest online gaming companies.

The case, with an estimated financial impact of ₹2.5 lakh crore, is one of the biggest tax battles in India’s history.

India’s music and EDM industry gets a boost from MIB, aims for global impact

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

This high-energy event will bring together artists from around the world, celebrating cutting-edge music production, live performances, and creative synergy.

EXCLUSIVE: Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

The release of MIB’s Action Taken Report provides important insights into the government’s stance on key issues affecting the cable TV sector.

SC showdown: Top lawyers to face-off for 28% GST gaming case on March 18

Sources also claim that the matter will be pushed to April considering other important tax related matters being in focus of the government.

The case, with an estimated financial impact of ₹2.5 lakh crore, is one of the biggest tax battles in India’s history.

Press Council of India reports 468 cases of ‘paid news’ in four years

The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body created by the Press Council Act of 1978. It is the apex body for the regulation of the Print Media in India.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established dedicated mechanisms to handle complaints regarding paid news.

MIB updates Parliamentary Committee on cable TV industry issues

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

In response to concerns raised by the Standing Committee on channel pricing and bundling by broadcasters. The MIB has forwarded the issue to TRAI, which is currently reviewing potential regulatory adjustments.

Broadcasting Services Bill gains momentum amid Parliamentary scrutiny

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.

In its Fifty-Sixth Report, the Parliamentary committee noted that multiple Acts, rules, and guidelines currently regulate the cable TV industry, along with multiple regulatory bodies, including the MIB, TRAI, and DoT.

IPL ad ban: Experts slam Health Ministry’s call for an ad ban on tobacco, alcohol, including surrogate ads

Experts argue that the move is not only legally questionable but also economically damaging, demonstrating a lack of regulatory foresight.

Health Ministry’s latest diktat paints all forms of such marketing with the same brush, failing to distinguish between genuine brand extensions and misleading and surrogate advertisements.

Exchange22 gets GST relief as Allahabad HC stays ₹253 crore show cause notice

The industry awaits further legal clarity as the matter progresses through the courts, with the Supreme Court's ruling expected to set a precedent for future GST assessments on gaming platforms.

Gaming companies argue that the 28% GST rate should be imposed only from October 1, 2023, when the revised taxation structure was officially implemented.