Category: Digital

Press Council of India reports 468 cases of ‘paid news’ in four years

The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body created by the Press Council Act of 1978. It is the apex body for the regulation of the Print Media in India.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established dedicated mechanisms to handle complaints regarding paid news.

DPDPA Rules may hinder MSMEs from leveraging digital tools for marketing and growth

Many MSME members have expressed to ISF that the current overall regulatory framework for personal data and non-personal data is overly restrictive, creating compliance burdens that hinder their ability to market effectively, engage with customers, and grow their businesses. (Image source: ISF)

Given the spate of legislative and regulatory developments impacting data collection and processing in India, including draft DPDPA rules and draft Digital Competition Bill, MSMEs fear overly restrictive policies may limit ability to leverage digital tools for marketing, customer engagement, and business growth.

Jio and SpaceX join hands to expand Starlink’s reach in India

With this agreement, Jio and SpaceX aim to enhance digital access across India, especially in rural and remote areas, bridging the country’s digital divide.

With this agreement, Jio and SpaceX aim to enhance digital access across India, especially in rural and remote areas, bridging the country’s digital divide.

The growing role of AI in supply chain management

One way businesses are strengthening resilience is by diversifying supplier networks. AI helps identify and onboard multiple vendors, reducing dependency on a single source.

One way businesses are strengthening resilience is by diversifying supplier networks. AI helps identify and onboard multiple vendors, reducing dependency on a single source.

Exchange22 gets GST relief as Allahabad HC stays ₹253 crore show cause notice

The industry awaits further legal clarity as the matter progresses through the courts, with the Supreme Court's ruling expected to set a precedent for future GST assessments on gaming platforms.

Gaming companies argue that the 28% GST rate should be imposed only from October 1, 2023, when the revised taxation structure was officially implemented.

New Karnataka law brings e-commerce platforms under agricultural market rules

This amendment ensures they follow regulations and pay the required cess," Patil told the Assembly.

State Agricultural Marketing Minister Shivanand Patil explained that while earlier laws applied only to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) yards, the new amendment extends these rules to online trading platforms.

AI job market to boom with 2.3 million jobs expected by 2027: Study

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

The study has expected the AI talent pool to grow to 940,000 from 800,000 in 2024. And, in 2026, the AI talent pool could reach up to 1.08 million