CCI dismisses antitrust complaint against Microsoft over Windows Defender

The FTC has not commented on the outcome, and Microsoft has yet to respond to media requests.

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.

Sony Music Publishing renews exclusive global deal with India’s Tips Music

The multi-year partnership between Tips Music Ltd and Sony Music Publishing adds YouTube Publishing.

Tips Music Ltd and Sony Music Publishing have announced an expansion of their global publishing partnership by adding YouTube (worldwide, excluding India) as a key platform, for international publishing exploitation of Tips Music’s vast catalogue.

Only MeitY can regulate VPN app: TRAI informs DoT

Held at TRAI's headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting deliberated issues including dealing with unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) / spam and fraudulent communications.

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?

Small businesses welcome CCI’s tougher penalties to rein in big tech dominance

Leniency programs reduce fines or offer immunity to the first cartel member who cooperates with authorities, thereby destabilizing the cartel's secrecy.

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has amended its penalty recovery regulations to streamline collecting fines for violations of the Competition Act. Additionally, the watchdog has released draft regulations on predatory pricing, tightening its grip on e-com/ q-com anti-competitive pricing practices.