PIB fact check unit takes down nine YouTube Down channels spreading fake news 

Vice will be transitioning to a studio model, following the cancellation of its  "Vice News Tonight” TV program and other layoffs before Vice filed for bankruptcy. (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash) (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

Since December 2022, PIB has exposed 26 such YouTube channels which regularly published false information on YouTube.

IPL media rights value to reach $50 billion in 2 decades, predicts league chief

The positive growth in media stocks is not limited to those in the print media. TV companies, cable TV distribution companies and listed multiplex chains have all benefited in the last one year. (Image source: News18)

IPL is the best Make in India brand we can think of post-independence and is the most-watched cricket league in the world, said Arun Dhumal.

Leadership battle in Zee-Sony merger: Will it be Goenka or Singh, given governance & regulatory concerns

In August this year, days after the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) approved the Zee-Sony merger, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) issued an order preventing Goenka and his father Subhash Chandra from assuming any significant management roles in Zee companies or the newly-merged entity. (From left to right: Punit Goenka (Image source: News18 Hindi) and NP Singh)

The fight for the top job in the merged entity puts a question mark on not just the merger details, but also the corporate governance of a listed company.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces lawsuit over association with Binance

With over a billion followers across his various social media accounts, Ronaldo remains the most-followed athlete in the world. (Image sourced via Forbes)

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against CR7 in the USA seeking $1 billion in damages for his association and promotion of Binance.

Elon Musk slams advertisers for pulling out of X

The cuts will target veteran civil servants after earlier rounds focused on probationary workers with fewer job protections.

Musk did acknowledge that a continued cold-shoulder from brands could possibly bankrupt X but suggested that people would blame brands for the bankruptcy and not him.

Union Minister Smriti Irani launches ‘Guide on gender-inclusive communication’

The guide covers the use of language in English, Hindi, and other Regional  languages, based on the “Handbook on Combatting Gender Stereotypes” by Supreme Court of India and other national and global best practices customized to suit the requirements of the Indian citizens. (Image sourced via PIB website)

The Minister exhorts for adopting gender-inclusive language that can challenge stereotypes and promote a more respectful and equitable environment for all.

Deepfakes pose a big threat to democracy and social institutions: Ashwini Vaishnaw, IT Minister

On March 1, Google announced it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with its billing policies.

In an interview with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology conveyed his concerns about the potential risks that artificial intelligence, particularly deepfakes present to India’s democracy and society.