How it Works – Page 22

Maharashtra govt sets up media watchdog, allocates Rs 10 crore

Various professional consulting firms specializing in media monitoring will be engaged to implement and operate the system.

The center will scientifically monitor, analyze, and report news from electronic, social, and digital media, providing real-time updates through dashboards and mobile applications.

Calls grow for tougher regulations on WhatsApp, Telegram as spam threatens brand safety

OTT communication apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, are facing pressure from telcos and advertisers over spam-related risks.

From a consumer protection and brand liability standpoint, OTT communication apps including WhatsApp and Telegram have transformed into an unpredictable and high-risk communication space.

55% of companies say payroll reform can ease financial stress: ADP report

People in Delhi work 8.3 hours per day, says report.

Companies are adopting flexible pay models salary-linked financial support and personalised benefits aligned with employees’ life stages

Cord-cutting to keep business of Pay TV vulnerable; revenues to contract upto 3% in FY2026

BrandPulse report underscores the need for dynamic and engaging content that can quickly capture and hold audience attention.

According to a recent ICRA report, cord cutting will compress the urban Pay TV subscriber base the most in FY26. Pay TV industry to witness a contraction in the range of 1-3% in the same fiscal.

Cautious about misuse of telecom resources, DoT warns spammers of stringent penalties

Although the bidding has already taken place on April 11, the bid offer is valid for up to another 180 days.

In its latest advisory, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mentioned of implementing advanced solutions and policies ensuring a secure and safe telecom ecosystem for all citizens.

Pepsi vs. Coca-Cola: Will the 2025 cola war spark enough buzz?

Despite the 'war frenzy', some believe brands like Coke and Pepsi may not capture the public imagination as dominantly as they once did, mainly because the category itself is not as dominant as it once was. (Image source: CNBC)

While fans and consumers are eager for a classic rivalry to unfold, experts predict Pepsi’s latest salvo to remain at the tease stage and lighthearted, with Coca-Cola unlikely to take the bait for a full-blown competition.

CCI dismisses antitrust complaint against Microsoft over Windows Defender

Both are members of No Azure for Apartheid, an internal group calling for Microsoft to end its cloud services contract with the Israeli government.

The case, filed by an anonymous informant, claimed that Microsoft’s practice of pre-installing and pre-activating Microsoft Defender on all Windows OS devices since the launch of Windows 10 in 2015 created significant barriers for third-party antivirus software developers.

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