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IPL ad ban: Experts slam Health Ministry’s call for an ad ban on tobacco, alcohol, including surrogate ads

Experts argue that the move is not only legally questionable but also economically damaging, demonstrating a lack of regulatory foresight.

Health Ministry’s latest diktat paints all forms of such marketing with the same brush, failing to distinguish between genuine brand extensions and misleading and surrogate advertisements.

Exchange22 gets GST relief as Allahabad HC stays ₹253 crore show cause notice

The industry awaits further legal clarity as the matter progresses through the courts, with the Supreme Court's ruling expected to set a precedent for future GST assessments on gaming platforms.

Gaming companies argue that the 28% GST rate should be imposed only from October 1, 2023, when the revised taxation structure was officially implemented.

1,159 MSOs licenses cancelled; only 843 registered with I&B Ministry as of Feb’25

In August 2024, there were over 850 registered MSOs and a year before that, the number stood at 998. (Representative image by Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as of February 28, 2025, 114 Multi-system operators (MSOs) applications have been cancelled/rejected and 1045 MSOs registrations have been surrendered/expired.

Game-Changer! Tgthr. drives India’s first 100% SOV on CNN-News18 for Ultraviolette’s grand unveiling

By securing the entire channel’s ad space for a day, Ultraviolette and Tgthr. have rewritten the rules of brand communication, pioneering a new standard in advertising.

This groundbreaking media execution was achieved in collaboration with Network18, leveraging the unparalleled reach of CNN-News18, India’s leading multi-platform English news channel.

Bain Capital and WPP likely to break up and sell Kantar Worldpanel data division

WPP's Global Integrated Agencies drive 85% of consolidated revenues in 2024

WPP and Bain Capital are reportedly planning to split market research company Kantar Group in preparation for a sale.

Delhi HC hears ANI’s copyright infringement case against OpenAI over ChatGPT training

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

News agency alleges OpenAI used its content to train ChatGPT, raising critical questions on AI and copyright laws in India.

Nazara expands into short-form video with $250K ReelSaga investment

ReelSaga targets India's mobile-first youth with short, serialized video series. The app will offer bite-sized entertainment, with episodes lasting one to two minutes, and monetize through per-episode microtransactions and subscription options for high-spending users.

Nazara Technologies and its esports arm, Nodwin Gaming, have a history of investing in mobile-first digital media, notably backing Rusk Media in 2021.

Armed robbers storm Tanishq showroom in Bihar, loot jewellery worth Rs 25 crore

Among the stolen valuables were chains, necklaces, bangles, and diamond jewellery.

Robbers held employees hostage at gunpoint for 30 minutes; CCTV footage of the heist goes viral.

Businesses gear up for DPDP Rules with privacy policy updates, appoint Data Officers

Tech giants Google, Meta, YouTube, and Snap have earlier raised similar concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection Act's restrictions on behavioural tracking.

From Meta to Muthoot Fincorp and Fynd, companies across sectors are looking for Data Protection Officers to comply with draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rule, while also strengthening data security measures and building data governance structures.