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MIB issues advisory to OTT platforms: Crackdown on glamorization of drug use

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The advisory comes as a Parliamentary Committee prepares to meet with several stakeholders on December 20 to discuss OTT content.

15 lakh drivers could reclaim Rs 1,12,500 crores in 5 years: ONDC

Localized initiatives like Odisha Yatri, Namma Yatri, and Yatrisathi are stepping in to address mobility gaps in ways that prioritize local drivers and passengers over profits.

Innovations like gaming apps enabling e-commerce and Prasar Bharati’s collaboration with an OTT platform illustrate the network’s experimental nature.

US lawmakers urge Google and Apple to remove TikTok ahead of January 19 divestiture deadline

The deadline is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the national security risks posed by TikTok, with lawmakers intensifying their efforts to push for its removal from US app stores.

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead

This rising interest has also driven OpenAI’s enterprise business

Balaji’s death has drawn heightened attention in light of his recent public accusations against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

Meesho reports 33% increase in revenue to Rs 75,150 million; sees 35% order growth

Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have emerged as key contributors to the platform’s expanding user base.

In FY24, the company achieved another milestone by becoming the first horizontal e-commerce platform to generate operating cash flow of Rs 232 crore for the year.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.

Parliamentary Committee’s OTT Meet: Will it hinder MIB’s effort to make India a global content hub?

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Three industry bodies- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) will meet Parliamentary Committee on November 20.

Australia cracks whip on big tech, enforces hefty fines on failure to pay for news content

Before the increase, Meta’s executives were reportedly earning total cash compensation that ranked at or below the 15th percentile compared to similar roles in competitor companies.

Proposed rules threaten fines for platforms that refuse to pay Australian media outlets.

India’s e-learning sector loses Rs 2,000 crore to piracy: Report

In 2024, 54.2 percent of people preferred long-format videos

Over the past six months, VdoCipher blocked 120,000 piracy sessions and over 13,000 unique IPs, identified over 1,100 hackers, and detected and blocked over 700 websites/apps with advanced piracy attempts. It also initiated legal action against more than 20 pirates. 