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BREAKING: DPDP rules will soon be released for public feedback, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

MeitY's draft data protection rules, released for consultation on January 3, propose a phased implementation, starting with DPB-related provisions.

During a media interaction, the Minister of I&B, Railways, and MeitY, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that the process of releasing the DPDP rules is in the advanced stage and will soon be placed for the public and stakeholder consideration.

Union Budget 2024 announcements | TRAI must pivot to market-led regulation for broadcasting sector

Storyboard18’s FAST-FIVE bring you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

Budget 2024: Govt to boost tourism, major focus on Bihar and Odisha

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Vishnupad Temple Corridor (in Gaya) and Mahabodhi Temple Corridor would be supported and modeled on the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor.

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will support the development of Nalanda as a tourist centre besides reviving Nalanda University.

Finance Minister abolishes angel tax to boost startup investments

The Union government will establish a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund to boost space startups.

Last year, a change in the angel tax provision introduced in the Union Budget raised concerns about startup investments in the country by foreign investors.

Union Budget 2024- A big positive for consumer and retail sector

A significant push has been given to consumption through increased focus and outlay for agriculture reforms, employment generation, capex on infrastructure, urban housing.

Union budget 2024: FM Sitharaman announces three schemes to boost employment

Union Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced Scheme A under which 'freshers' who would get one month's wage in all formal sectors.

Budget 2024: The Union government allocated Rs 1.48 lakh crore for employment, education, and skilling

Google to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser

This is one of three significant fines levied on the company in the past decade. (Representative Image: charlesdeluvio via Unsplash)(Representative Image: charlesdeluvio via Unsplash)

The major reversal follows concerns from advertisers – the company’s biggest source of income – saying the loss of cookies in the world’s most popular browser will limit their ability to collect information for personalizing ads, making them dependent on Google’s user databases, as per reports.

Urban viewers to rely on social media, TV for Paris 2024 Olympics

Interest for IOC deals is also expected from Qatar, which wants to host the 2036 Olympics in Doha, and Saudi Arabia, which now has a 12-year deal to host the Esport Olympic Games.

The latest data from YouGov claims that only one in ten (11%) urban Indians intend to catch the action live in Paris at an Olympic venue.

Bengaluru emerges as country’s ‘talent positive’ location amidst job reservation bill fiasco

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

New Delhi is losing most of its talent to Bengaluru and Mumbai. On average 3,800 working professionals from Delhi moved to Bengaluru for jobs and 3,800 individuals moved to Mumbai in the past 12 months.

Illegal betting apps now lure Indian users with pornographic content

The Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017, has actively taken measures to prohibit online gaming including games entailing a serious impact on the financial status and well-being of the people with provisions for punishment, including imprisonment and fines. Additionally, the Government of Telangana has signed a MOU with tech firms, such as Google, to enhance digital literacy and protect citizens from online risks.

Using chat messengers as a medium, these operators lure users to download the apps, allowing them to gamble and watch pornographic content simultaneously.