Author: Sakina Kheriwala

Meta faces major regulatory setback in India over WhatsApp data-sharing

The state commission, presided over by President Sushil Kumar and Member Sudha Upadhyay, stated that "WhatsApp is a service provider company" and its provision of services within India means it "cannot be said that this company is a foreign company and the consumer complaint against it is not maintainable." The ruling directly contradicts the district commission's view that WhatsApp users are not consumers of the platform.

The Competition Commission of India has imposed a $24.5 million fine and a five-year ban on data-sharing, forcing Meta to rethink its operations in its largest market.

Truecaller appoints Hemant Arora as VP – global ad sales business

During his tenure at TikTok, Hemant Arora led global accounts spanning Europe, the Asia-Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (METAP) regions.

Hemant Arora brings a wealth of operational and revenue management expertise from organizations like TikTok, Times Network, Dainik Bhaskar Group, NDTV Media, and Discovery Networks South Asia.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Top brand campaigns making a splash

With an estimated 45 crore visitors expected, this year’s Maha Kumbh Mela promises to be one of the largest and most significant in history.

With an expected footfall of nearly 40 crore devotees, brands are going all out to connect and engage meaningfully. Here’s a quick look at the top campaigns making waves at the holy confluence.