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Delhi HC says complete ban on smartphones in schools ‘undesirable and unworkable’

Referencing a study conducted by Social Media Matters, the petition highlighted that a significant number of young users spend over five hours a day on social media, engaging with content designed to induce addictive behaviours.

The Court says smartphones serve vital purposes for education and student safety; issues guidelines for regulated use in schools.

Only MeitY can regulate VPN app: TRAI informs DoT

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified to Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that the former is legally not authorised to give recommendations on regulating the VPNs.

The Indie Ad Revolution: ‘Item numbers’ to ‘pretainers’, what’s happening with indie ad shops?

Clients, creativity, talent and compensation – independent ad firms’ founders unpack what makes indies tick in today’s hyper-fragmented ad landscape and what gives independent agencies an edge over the big networks?

Karnataka HC ruled on service tax inclusion in entertainment tax on TV broadcast

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The High Court determined that ‘amount received or receivable’ for entertainment tax purposes can not include the service tax component.

Bollywood’s nostalgia boom: Surprising success of Bollywood’s re-release trend

Unlike past re-releases, which often filled gaps in the release calendar, Sanam Teri Kasam returned to cinemas in a competitive environment.

While re-releases have proven to be a reliable revenue stream, the question remains: how long can Bollywood ride this wave?

MeitY to present AI impact report to Parliamentary Committee on March 5

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

During Storyboard18 DNPA conclave, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan had discussed the need of effective monitoring of AI regulation and how India’s stance on AI balances innovation with safeguards against potential harms.

Lodha v/s Lodha: Rs 5000 crore family feud intensifies as mother intervenes

The legal tussle, which centres around the usage of the 'Lodha' trademark, has seen Abhishek Lodha's publicly listed Macrotech Developers sue House of Abhinandan Lodha for alleged trademark infringement. (Left to Right: Abhishek Lodha, Abhinandan Lodha)

Manju Lodha urges sons Abhishek and Abhinandan to end trademark dispute, as Bombay High Court appoints mediator to resolve the Rs 5,000 crore legal battle.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Experts weigh in on opportunities and challenges of AI’s expanding role in media

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave (L to R): Prateek Chowdhury, Ankush Sabharwal, Kawaljit Singh Bedi, Siddharth Srinivasan, Shaurya Rao Nigam, Puneet Jain, Shaurya Sahay

Experts at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave said the new AI Large Language Models (LLM) have eliminated biases, empowering small media companies to personalize content and leverage data.

Govt advocates effective monitoring of AI regulation, fair compensation for media houses: Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

Ministry of Info & Broadcasting and MeitY have pushed for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media and technology sectors, as concerns about misinformation, deep fakes, and biased algorithms continue to emerge.

At Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Information & Broadcasting Ministry and MeitY shared plans to soon launch AI foundational model, urged for effective AI regulatory framework and endorsed fair revenue sharing among publishers and big tech firms like Meta and Google.