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CCI raids at top firms could leave media agencies grappling with massive trust deficit, feel experts

Media and advertising industry fears that the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) investigation into top ad firms (GroupM, Madison, IPG, Publicis, and Dentsu) may cause massive disruption in the way the media buying ecosystem functions and may even impact India’s advertising expenditure in short term.

BSNL to begin 4G-to-5G upgrade in June, boosting India’s telecom push

The collaboration aims to redefine digital entertainment for millions, offering an integrated solution combining high-speed broadband with IPTV services.

BSNL has already installed 89,000 out of the planned 100,000 sites, with 72,000 fully commissioned.

Karnataka unveils India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative

As per shareholding data post-investment, Play Ventures will hold 3.38%, Countryside Ventures 4.46%, Gameskraft Technologies 2.12%, and Kalaari Capital 6.35% of the company.

Launched by Karnataka’s IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at GAFX 2025, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about excessive digital consumption and integrate digital wellness into mainstream healthcare.

Competition Commission of India’s market study on AI report to be released in June 2025

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

Competition Commission of India selected Management Development Institute Society to conduct the Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition. The agreement between the two was signed in September, last year.

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.

Alphabet in talks to acquire cloud-security firm Wiz for $33 billion

While Google says working from home wasn’t the main reason behind its recent job cuts, company co-founder Sergey Brin has been vocal about preferring people in the office.

If finalized, the acquisition would bolster Google’s cloud business, helping it compete more aggressively against market leaders Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc.

DoT, WhatsApp collaborate to combat digital frauds and scams

Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Meta (left) met the Union Minister of Communication and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia (right) on March 17, 2025 and discussed the effectiveness of ongoing collaboration of DoT and Meta.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has joined forces with WhatsApp to extend ‘Scam Se Bacho,’ Meta’s campaign. Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Meta met the Union Minister of Communication and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia on March 17 to discuss the collaboration.

MeitY report on Digital Competition Bill awaited; stakeholders demand startups, MSMEs exemption

More than 70% of the companies leverage generative AI as an opportunity (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Between March and June 2024, two rounds of consultations were held on draft Digital Competition Bill—one conducted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other by Ministry of Electronics and IT. The draft DCB, released for public consultation last year, has received over 100 suggestions and is currently under review.

Meta and Google clash over new child safety law on app downloads

The law shifts the responsibility of age verification from individual apps to the app stores, such as Google Play and Apple's App Store.

Utah has become the first state to pass a law enforcing Meta’s proposed approach, with other states now considering similar regulations. The legislation is backed by Meta, Snap, and X, who argue it gives parents more control over their children’s digital habits.

Govt mulls fast track court mechanism to resolve cyber crime: MeitY tells Parliamentary Committee

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.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology briefed the parliamentary panel on tackling cyber crime effectively and expeditiously in the country, and preventive measures taken to ensure that cyber frauds are held under check.