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Delhi HC grants tax exemption to Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation

The crux of the investigation revolves around whether these industry bodies colluded to fix commissions, manipulate pricing, or restrict fair competition.

The High Court also upheld IBDF’s argument that its role in the formation and promotion of BARC was neither voluntary nor discretionary but was mandated by the Central government’s policy, as supported by recommendations from both TRAI and the Standing Committee of Parliament.

Press Information Bureau flags 1,575 fake news cases since 2022: Ministry of I&B

On April 9, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued Amendment No. 1 to the Auction Rules (dated November 27, 2024) for Private FM Radio Batch III channels e-auction under Phase III.

Addressing the parliamentary session on March 26, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, revealed that as of March 19 (in 2025 alone), over 97 fake news items have been identified.

F&B consumer complaints double in 2024, reaching 53,228: Ministry of Consumer Affairs

FSSAI analysed 170513 samples in 2024; Rs 77 crore penalty raised, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs revealed.

In 2024, the National Consumer Helpline received 53,228 consumer complaints (under food and beverages) as compared with 27,754 complaints in 2023 and 17,389 in 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution notified the parliament on March 26.

NCLAT postpones CCI case against WhatsApp, Meta over privacy policy

The state commission, presided over by President Sushil Kumar and Member Sudha Upadhyay, stated that "WhatsApp is a service provider company" and its provision of services within India means it "cannot be said that this company is a foreign company and the consumer complaint against it is not maintainable." The ruling directly contradicts the district commission's view that WhatsApp users are not consumers of the platform.

NCLAT has postponed hearing CCI’s case against WhatsApp and Meta (of 2021) on the back of upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. The tribunal is set to determine whether CCI’s jurisdiction overlaps with new data protection rules.

EXPLAINED: What scrapping the 6% Equalisation Levy could mean for Big Tech, India, and Domestic Media

The EU aims to strike a fully balanced agreement with Washington during Trump’s 90-day pause on further tariff hikes.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

If the proposal is approved, foreign digital giants like Google and Meta who together account for nearly 65% of India’s Rs 50,000 crore digital advertising market stand to benefit indirectly, as advertisers would face lower overall costs when placing ads on their platforms.

Delhi HC grants MeitY panel 3 months for detailed report on deepfake

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The panel, established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on November 20, 2024, is tasked with addressing the challenges posed by deepfakes in ads.

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TRAI responds to DoT on spectrum sharing recommendations

Held at TRAI's headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting deliberated issues including dealing with unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) / spam and fraudulent communications.

Considering the request of stakeholders to permit inter-band spectrum sharing and leasing of spectrum in the country, TRAI decided to take up the issues and sent its recommendations to DoT on April 24, 2024.

Beyond Byju’s: Indian ed-tech players ditch glamour for smart, cost-effective advertising

The report points to a paradox in the Indian and APAC markets, while personalization is acknowledged as essential, the region still lags behind in key engagement metrics. (Photo: Unsplash)

India’s top edtech startups are shifting away from high-profile branding, moving past celebrities, cricket, and reality shows to embrace more cost-effective marketing strategies.

CCI raids on media cartel: A week later, Ad agencies still in the dark

After reviewing the feedback and terms of the proposal, the CCI acknowledged Google’s commitment to major structural changes under its newly introduced “New India Agreement.”

In the ongoing probe of alleged media cartelization, multiple sources claimed that Dentsu filed leniency petition with the CCI leading to uncovering the matter.