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WAVES to be held in May first-week in Mumbai, confirms MIB

WAVES will focus on bringing together thought leaders from various domains and aims to foster cross-industry collaborations and drive India's growth in the digital and creative economy. (Image Source: Udit Vani)

Storyboard18 first reported the postponement of the event, which was originally slated to be held in New Delhi from February 5 to February 9, 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Tamil Nadu regulates RMG, bans games from midnight till 5am

Senior Counsel C Aryama Sundaram, representing the petitioners in earlier hearings, asserted that the Tamil Nadu government lacks jurisdiction to legislate in this domain.

Caution messages must also be continuously displayed on the login pages of real-money gaming websites and apps, warning users with the statement: “ONLINE GAMING IS ADDICTIVE IN NATURE”.

Quint Digital shuts down Hindi website, sells YT channel for Rs 39.5 Lakh

On Friday, Quint Digital Limited completed the acquisition of a 77.5% stake, on a fully diluted basis, in Shvaas Creations Private Limited.

Quint Digital Limited first informed the regulator on June 15, 2024, about discontinuing its Hindi website, stating that The Quint would pivot entirely away from a commoditized news/video offering.

PM Modi engages global leaders at WAVES advisory board meet

WAVES focuses on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films. The event is now likely to take place in Mumbai.

The high-profile meeting featured tech giants, business tycoons, film industry icons, and creative visionaries, including Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Anand Mahindra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, among others.

NCLAT orders NCLT to decide on BCCI-Byju’s settlement within a week

On 29th January, the NCLT had ordered disciplinary action against Pankaj Srivastava, the Resolution Professional (RP) overseeing Byju’s insolvency proceedings.

The NCLT’s Bengaluru bench admitted BCCI’s insolvency plea against Byju’s parent company, Think & Learn Private Limited, on 16th July last year.

SEBI fines Brightcom Group ₹34 crore for financial misrepresentation

The regulator levied a penalty of ₹15 crore each on Brightcom’s promoters, M Suresh Kumar Reddy and Vijay Kancharla.

Sebi concluded that BGL and its promoters engaged in fraudulent practices, violating the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) regulations, and took action accordingly.

AI-driven national consumer helpline sees exponential growth, enhancing grievance redressal across sectors

With NCH’s AI-driven, sector-specific analysis, these convergence partners can now act more effectively and efficiently in resolving consumer issues, thereby enhancing consumer trust and satisfaction.

Consumers can utilize the National Consumer Helpline via a toll-free number 1915 or on web portal.

Meta rolls out AI-driven tools to revolutionize ad campaign performance

The layoffs have hit Oculus Studios—the arm responsible for virtual and augmented reality gaming on Meta’s Quest headsets.

New enhancements including Opportunity Score, Advantage+ Sales, and Leads campaigns promise real-time insights and full automation for advertisers worldwide.

Asaram Documentary: SC orders police protection for Discovery Execs, offices

The series, streaming on Discovery+, examines the life of the self-proclaimed spiritual leader, who is currently serving a life sentence for rape and murder.

The plea was filed with the top court on January 30, 2025, after a mob gathered outside Discovery’s Mumbai office and attempted unauthorized entry.

Users cry foul: Apple, HDFC Ergo, Zopper in trouble over ‘India Gets Moving’ campaign

Apple took the #1 spot in Q1 2025, despite the challenges faced in its biggest markets.

Customers have also raised their complaints to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and have sent legal notice to HDFC Ergo for alleged unfair trade practices and cheating.