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TRAI to mull views on regulations for apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram

Newly appointed Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti said the regulator will proceed with the process of holding open house discussions in around three months or so.

TRAI plans to regulate services like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and X. Chairman of TRAI Anil Kumar Lahoti said that the telecom regulator will go ahead with open house discussions on regulatory mechanisms for OTT services.

ZEE’s Punit Goenka: We have to be frugal, make sure of buying right content at the right price

In his personal capacity, Punit Goenka, through his wife and son, bought ZEEL’s shares.

During the Q4 FY24 earnings call, ZEE’s MD and CEO, Punit Goenka said that the need of the hour is to pivot to business to achieve balanced cost structure in order to achieve sustained long term growth.

Ministry of I&B introduces Film Facilitation Office- online portal facilitating effortless transactions for filmmakers

Over the past ten years, the Indian government has requested Google to remove approximately 115,500 pieces of content from its platforms, including YouTube, web browser, etc.

Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of Ministry of I&B unveiled FFO’s incentive scheme which would offer up to 4 million USD to foreign film producers.

TRAI to conduct open house on recommendations on regulatory mechanism for OTT apps

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

Last year, TRAI had released a consultation paper on the regulatory mechanism for OTT communication services and the selective banning of OTT services.

MIB’s Sanjay Jaju hosts the first-ever Bharat Parv at Cannes Film Festival

Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju hosted the first-ever Bharat Parv, an evening to celebrate the culture, cuisine and handicrafts of India along with Indian cinema at the French Riviera at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

More than 250 delegates attend the evening that showcased Indian culture, cuisine and cinema at the global platform – Cannes Film festival. Poster for 55th International Film Festival of India unveiled.

ZEEL reports profit of Rs.13.35 crore in Q4FY24

GST authorities crack down on Zee Entertainment

ZEEL’s advertising revenue was disclosed to be Rs. 1110.2 crore compared to Rs. 1005.8 crore in the fourth quarter of FY23.

ONDC and WinZO collaborate to boost digital commerce in India

WinZO claims its commercial contracts were interfered with due to Zupee's undue access to confidential information

This collaboration will leverage WinZO’s extensive user base of over 175 million users, primarily accessing the internet in vernacular languages.

ChatGPT gets access to Reddit content; OpenAI and Reddit announce partnership

OpenAI will become a Reddit advertising partner. (Representative image via Unsplash and X)

This partnership will enable Reddit to bring new AI-powered features to redditors and mods. Reddit will be building on OpenAI’s platform of AI models to bring its powerful vision to life.

Viacom18 – Star India deal: NCLT admits merger scheme

Reliance Industries has also assured that there would be no adverse impact on competition, as a result of the merger.

The merger will result in cost reduction due to synergies, thus creating value for shareholders of Viacom18, RIL group and Disney group, said the order.