September 2024 – Page 9

Mumbai EOW probing Netflix for allegedly ‘cheating’ producer Vashu Bhagnani

The EOW has summoned executives from Los Gatos Production Services India for questioning and is conducting a thorough investigation.

According to reports, Bhagnani claims that while he granted Netflix the rights to these films, he has not received the payment of Rs 47.37 crore owed to him.

Prasar Bharati invites feature film proposals | B4U to face music for airing illegal ads | E-commerce to dominate spending

Prasar Bharati has extended deadline indefinitely till further orders.

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42% TMT CEOs rank GenAI among top 3 strategic priorities: Report

CEOs in the technology sector expect significantly more disruption compared to their counterparts in the telecom and media sectors. (Photo: Unsplash)

As GenAI becomes more autonomous, concerns about control, safety and accountability are becoming more prominent.

Cashify’s whitepaper unveils explosive growth in India’s refurbished smartphone market

Indian consumers derive significant value from both the hardware and software components of their smartphones.

The leading re-commerce platform reports a 444% revenue increase in refurbished devices, with Apple topping the demand charts in 2024.

Hanif Kureshi, former adman and St+art India cofounder, dies at 41

Hanif Kureshi was instrumental in popularizing street art in India, establishing a model that has inspired countless artists. (Image source: Lifestyle Asia)

Celebrated artist Hanif Kureshi, co-founder of St+art India, passes away at 41, leaving a lasting legacy in street art.

IMS rollout could curtail festive sales opportunity for retailers: Empower India

Indian retailer (Image: Unsplash)

The primary objective of the IMS is to streamline the input tax credit (ITC) claim process. However, according to Empower India, the lack of preparation will not only increase the compliance burden but also impede the efficient deployment of the capital

Verizon announced as Telecommunications Services sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026

For the FIFA World Cup 26, Verizon’s connectivity services will play a vital role across stadiums, official sites and various parts of the tournament operations, in what is the first-ever deal between the two organizations.

Brazil will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time, becoming the first ever South American nation to host the competition.

Legal trouble for MrBeast: Contestants file lawsuit over allegations of misogyny on set

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a popular YouTuber and philanthropist known for his extravagant stunts, large-scale challenges, and generous giveaways. (Image source: Variety)

Five female contestants from MrBeast’s Prime Video show, Beast Games, allege a “culture of misogyny and sexism,” raising concerns about the show’s future and the YouTuber’s reputation.

Jio, Airtel, Vi urge Telecom Minister Scindia to regulate Google, WhatsApp

The meeting with the Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was attended by the likes of Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani and its MD Pankaj Pawar, Rajan Mittal, VC of Bharti Enterprises and Akshaya Moondra, MD, Vodafone Idea, among others. (Image source: News18)

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met senior officials of telcos including Bharti Airtel , Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to discuss adjusted gross revenue (AGR) and urged telcos to take up service quality and curb pesky calls on priority.

AnyMind Group launches GenAI-powered live commerce platform AnyLiv

Despite the rise of e-commerce in a diverse region like APAC, the ability to successfully navigate varied languages and dialects, cultural nuances, and local regulations plays a crucial role in determining the success of inbound, outbound, and cross-border business expansion.

Social commerce in APAC is projected to sustain double-digit growth in 2024, with 68% of Southeast Asian retailers planning to increase their investment in this space over the next 12 months.