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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.

Technicolor India employees left in limbo amid sudden shutdown, unpaid salaries

Technicolor India’s Managing Director, Biren Ghose, stated that the company was exploring solutions but offered no immediate financial relief. (Photo:Unsplash)

Technicolor Group, a Paris-based animation and VFX giant, has worked on major Hollywood films like Mufasa: The Lion King, Puss in Boots, Madagascar 3, and Kung Fu Panda. While the company announced the closure of its U.S. operations, no prior communication was made regarding its India division.

EU’s Michael McNamara: Key challenge in AI regulation is balancing innovation with copyright protection

When asked about India's approach to data regulation, McNamara is careful not to impose recommendations but recognizes the growing importance of legal safeguards.

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Member of the European Parliament, Michael McNamara said, “AI is being compared to the advent of the Industrial Revolution. It’s influencing now, increasingly, who gets hired, who gets policed, how we interact online.”

Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei: AI content needs transparency rules

Beyond media, global AI safety remains a critical issue, acknowledged Benifei

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei said, “We must establish common rules to address high-risk AI applications, cybersecurity threats, and AI’s use in warfare, which poses extreme dangers.”