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Retired IPS officer Sharad Kumar joins BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit as new chief

As NIA's Director General, Sharad Kumar looked into various high profile investigations and operations. Post his tenure at NIA, Kumar was appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission from June 2018 to April 2020, highlighted a media report. For an interim period, he also held the designation of Central Vigilance Commissioner. (Image source: Indian Masterminds)

Sharad Kumar’s responsibilities will include looking into match fixing and betting scandals.

YouTube Shorts expands to three minute videos, enhancing creator flexibility

Currently limited to 60 seconds, this expansion will take effect on October 15 and comes in response to creator demand for more flexibility in storytelling.

In a move to compete more effectively with TikTok and Instagram Reels, YouTube announces a significant update to its Shorts feature, allowing longer videos and introducing new creative tools for users.

Dubai court rejects Honasa Consumer grievance filed over fiasco with UAE distributor

Honasa Consumer on October 5 said there will be no attachment of its assets in the UAE as it has no assets there.

The Court of Merits in Dubai has rejected the grievances filed by Honasa and its distributor in the Middle East and African region (RSM General Trading) and ordered to attach assets of Honasa Consumer in UAE along with refusal to cancel its trading license. Honasa foresees no financial implications and plans appeal in Court.

Digital to contribute 18% to revenue pie of media companies by FY27

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology urged social media platforms to take proactive measures against hoax bomb threats and emphasized the need for clearer takedown actions.

At present, the digital segment has a 12% share in the media players’ revenue pie (8% in FY19). According to Crisil, it is expected to grow as companies are now focusing on digital modes such as over-the-top platforms, social media, and mobile apps.

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1 in 3 car buyers are likely to buy an electric vehicle: Way2News survey

Sustainability is becoming a major driver of purchasing decisions, with 31% of respondents expressing interest in buying electric vehicles (EVs).

Way2News survey reveals shifting priorities in South India’s car-buying mindset as safety, electric vehicles, and digital platforms reshape the market amid an industry slowdown.

Disney Star onboards Dream11, Hero and 12 more sponsors for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup’24

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is to be exclusively broadcast on Disney Star Network and Disney+ Hotstar, and will feature 10 teams competing in 23 matches over 17 days in UAE. (Representative Image: Pickled Stardust via Unsplash)

Sponsors for Disney Star’s digital and linear platforms include Dream11, Natural Diamond Council, OnePlus, Dazller, ICICI Bank, Asus, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, Aramco, Hero, SBI, Lenskart, Kajaria, and Skechers.