Tag: Media

India to host Global Media Dialogue on March 13 ahead of WAVES 2025; aims to boost international collab

Industry heavyweight Netflix has joined hands as a key partner and co-founder of the WAVES trailer-making competition, further reinforcing the platform’s growing interest in India’s digital storytelling ecosystem.

The outreach event, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, will take place on March 13, 2025, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, to encourage participation from various governments before the WAVES Declaration in Mumbai on May 2, 2025.

Govt mulls fast track court mechanism to resolve cyber crime: MeitY tells Parliamentary Committee

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology briefed the parliamentary panel on tackling cyber crime effectively and expeditiously in the country, and preventive measures taken to ensure that cyber frauds are held under check.

Press Council of India reports 468 cases of ‘paid news’ in four years

The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body created by the Press Council Act of 1978. It is the apex body for the regulation of the Print Media in India.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established dedicated mechanisms to handle complaints regarding paid news.

DPDPA Rules may hinder MSMEs from leveraging digital tools for marketing and growth

Many MSME members have expressed to ISF that the current overall regulatory framework for personal data and non-personal data is overly restrictive, creating compliance burdens that hinder their ability to market effectively, engage with customers, and grow their businesses. (Image source: ISF)

Given the spate of legislative and regulatory developments impacting data collection and processing in India, including draft DPDPA rules and draft Digital Competition Bill, MSMEs fear overly restrictive policies may limit ability to leverage digital tools for marketing, customer engagement, and business growth.

South Korea’s Kia denies endorsing anti-Musk ad campaign as protests against Tesla surge

The controversial ad, which appeared on Kia Norway's social media accounts, showcased the company's new EV3 electric car with a message implying dissatisfaction with Musk's recent political activities.

The automaker clarifies that the controversial advertisement was a local initiative and not approved by Kia Corporation.

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.