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CCPA takes action against quick commerce companies for product disclosure violations

These companies have been given 15 days to respond.

CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare confirmed that the notices were sent to three to four companies, although specific names were not disclosed.

Govt working on new broadcast policy to regulate OTTs

To regulate the OTT content, the Ministry of I&B is formulating a new Broadcast policy that is currently in the public domain to elicit views from the public and other stakeholders.

The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan said that after receiving the suggestions, inputs from the industry and public, the government will introduce the policy to regulate OTTs in the Parliament.

IESF, SOGF bet big in India, proposes to establish self-regulatory esports body

The IESF, which includes 146 member countries, including India in collaboration with SOGF will host the International Esports Masters in India, scheduled for March 2025.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the meeting of Boban Totovski, General Secretary of the IESF, and Shankar Aggarwal, President of the SOG Federation with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

I&B Ministry ‘suspends’ work on draft Broadcasting Bill

A research report titled The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services by Koan Advisory Group, published in May 2023, found that OTT content does not significantly influence smoking habits in India.

While the first draft was made public, the second draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill was circulated among select stakeholders in July 2024. It eventually was withdrawn by MIB saying it will ‘soon release the fresh draft’.

5 founders championing mental health: Conversations and strategic investments

Mental health is no longer a silent crisis in the workplace—it’s an urgent issue affecting productivity, employee well-being, and overall business success. For entrepreneurs, addressing mental health is not just a compassionate move, but a strategic necessity. (Image source: Unsplash)

As mental health awareness continues to grow, several Indian founders are not only sharing their personal journeys but also backing ventures in the mental wellness space. Here’s a look at the key industry leaders aiming to improve mental health and wellness.

Piracy paces up in India! India’s piracy economy stood Rs 224 billion in 2023, reveals EY-IAMAI Report

76% of those who accessed pirated content belonged to the 19-to-34-year age group

On an average, Indians spend nine hours weekly, consuming pirated content out of which 38% of the time is spent watching OTT content and 22% is spent watching films.

GOTS expands suspension of Intertek Testing Services over security lapses: Report

In August, the London-based textile exchange – Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), suspended Intertek’s Indian office for Organic Content Standards