Author: Saumya Tewari

Legal hurdles ahead: Meta, Microsoft hold trademarks related to Twitter’s new name “X”

Reuters report points out that the company stresses the need for "discernible parameters" to be established regarding when an entire account is blocked, as opposed to merely removing a specific post. According to X, without such clarity, the government's power to censor content in the future remains unrestrained. (Image courtesy: (from left - News18)

The newly coined X (Twitter’s revamped name) is so widely used and cited in trademarks that it is a candidate for legal challenges.

Govt to auction 808 FM radio stations soon: Anurag Thakur

There are 388 operational private FM Radio channels in 113 cities operated by 36 private FM radio operators, according to TRAI data.(Representational image by Alexey Ruban via Unsplash)

The objective behind this move is to expand the reach of radio services across the country.

TRAI issues norms around draft consumer education

One of the concerns cited by these organisations is that OTT service providers are already regulated under the IT Act 2000 which will be replaced by the upcoming Digital India Act (DIA). Therefore, such consultations should form part of Digital India Act and any other additional consultations by regulators like TRAI will also lead to overlap of regulatory structure. (Image by Jessica Tan via Unsplash)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued draft rules to amend the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund Regulations, 2007, which pertain to a fund used for activities related to consumer education and protection in the telecom sector.

Speculations surrounding future of Disney-owned Star India: Here’s what you need to know about its India business

Catz in his call, did not talk about how the business will be brought to a halt. (Representative Image: Tarik Haiga via Unsplash)

Over the years, Star India has seen a lot of changes. In 2012, Star India made a landmark move by acquiring the broadcast and digital rights for all cricket matches in India through a deal with BCCI valued at Rs 3,851 crore. This strategic step solidified Star India’s position as the top destination for cricket enthusiasts. In 2014, they obtained digital distribution rights for IPL, elevating their subscriber base. Later, in 2019, The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox, including Star India.

What does the Chandrayaan-3 mission mean for Brand India?

In June, News18 Network garnered 5.1 billion views on YouTube and Facebook combined and became the preferred choice for viewers seeking news content on digital.

As India bids to become only the fourth country to execute a controlled landing on the moon with the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Storyboard18 asks experts what it means for Brand India.

Corporates need to be responsible and lead in climate action, says ITC’s Sanjiv Puri

The Ministry has achieved 100% target in disposing Public Grievances, Public Grievance Appeals, and has disposed 21 MP references, 2 PMO references and 7 Parliamentary Assurances. (Representational image by Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

The ITC report acknowledges the prevailing state of permacrisis and uncertainty in our world today. Referring to 2023 as the year of ‘polycrisis,’ the World Economic Forum has highlighted critical areas such as climate change, food and energy shortages, among others, indicating that the world is at a pivotal moment.