Category: Digital

CCI notifies new norms to assess predatory pricing practices

The Commission has clarified that the new framework is sector-agnostic.

The Competition Commission of India has clarified that the new framework is sector-agnostic. Cost-based framework now includes nuanced definitions and flexibility for assessing pricing practices across sectors, including digital markets.

Global Ads Spotlight: ‘We are Ayenda’ and an inspiring journey of escape from oppression

The film highlights the conversation between them and the varied steps taken to escape the eyes of the now established government in Afghanistan. Right from securing their documents to instructing them to carry enough food and water, Muhtaj is shown as a guiding light for their much deserved freedom. (Stills from the film)

We Are Ayenda chronicles the harrowing yet hopeful escape of Afghanistan’s women footballers from Taliban rule, highlighting resilience, privacy, and the power of digital connection.

Illegal betting syndicates continue to hijack government websites, sparking regulatory crisis

As government websites across India continue to be exploited by illegal betting operators, the need for coordinated action has never been more urgent, say experts. (Image: Unsplash)

From malicious redirects to phishing APKs, cybercriminals exploit trust in official portals to promote betting apps; legal experts and industry bodies demand immediate action.

India’s GST crackdown puts big tech and streaming giants in crosshairs

With the GST rate set at 18%, enforcement efforts have intensified since late 2023. Authorities have issued retrospective notices to nearly 70 companies, including digital behemoths like Netflix, Meta, and Spotify. These notices, covering unpaid taxes since 2017, have sparked legal resistance from the platforms, say experts.

DOJ turns up the heat on Google, seeks divestiture of ad tech assets

Google has suggested alternative solutions to foster competition, such as behavioral changes to improve competitors' access to real-time bidding. However, the company insists that the court cannot legally compel it to sell its businesses.

In a recent court filing, the DOJ argued that forcing these sales is necessary to break down Google’s alleged monopolies and encourage more competition in the ad exchange and publisher ad server markets.