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Tamil Nadu vs RMG Industry: Fourth legal battle over online gaming restrictions

On Tuesday, EGF representatives met with TNOGA officials, including Md. Nasimuddin and Dr. M.C. Sarangan, to discuss concerns related to Tamil Nadu's RMG regulations.

TNOGA Chairman Mohammed Nasimuddin had stated that preliminary survey analysis suggests that about 20 percent of students in the state are addicted to online games.

Meta layoffs: 3000 employees to lose their jobs as Facebook-owner initiates company-wide layoffs

This round of cuts follows an announcement from CEO Mark Zuckerberg last month, where he outlined plans to raise performance standards and more rapidly eliminate low performers.

Facebook-owner Meta is set to proceed with company-wide layoffs on February 10, while simultaneously accelerating the hiring of machine learning engineers.

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

TNOGA has previously advocated for measures to curb addiction among young people playing pay-to-play games.

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

This latest round of layoffs comes on the heels of another significant strategic shift at Meta, following the termination of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programme.

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