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Actor Urvashi Rautela under scanner for promoting illegal gambling platforms

Earlier, Urvashi Rautela had received a backlash for promoting another illegal betting and gambling platform, Lotus365.

Earlier, Urvashi Rautela had received a backlash for promoting another illegal betting and gambling platform, Lotus365. Moreover, multiple celebrities including Rautela were under scanner of the government for promoting Mahadev Online Book, an illegal betting company.

Consumer advocacy groups demand ban on opinion trading platforms in India

The letter, written by CAIT's National President, B.C. Bhartia (a copy of which is with Storyboard18), highlights the rapid growth of opinion trading platforms, which have attracted over 50 million users in India.

Many advertisements, including influencer promotions, falsely portray earnings as risk-free, potentially violating ASCI and CCPA guidelines on deceptive promotions.

MIB warns OTT platforms against publishing obscene, pornographic content

Among its significant recommendations, the Committee proposed the establishment of a Media Council to oversee governance across various media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

Furthermore, self-regulatory bodies of OTT platforms are urged to take proactive measures to address any violations of the Code of Ethics by platforms.

Breaking: K. Satish Nambudiripad to be appointed as DG Doordarshan

According to Prasar Bharati's announcement, the selected candidates will serve a three-year tenure, which may be extended but will not exceed five years, including any prior deputation service.

Nambudiripad is likely to take the charge in next three days, sources tell Storyboard18.

MIB to issue notice to comedian Samay Raina over ‘obscene’ content on ‘India’s Got Latent’

The National Human Rights Commission, based on a complaint filed by Yogendra Singh Thakur, has asked YouTube to remove the video featuring Ranveer Allahbadia’s “obscene” remarks.

PM Modi engages global leaders at WAVES advisory board meet

WAVES focuses on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films. The event is now likely to take place in Mumbai.

The high-profile meeting featured tech giants, business tycoons, film industry icons, and creative visionaries, including Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Anand Mahindra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, among others.

MIB officials meet Telangana govt, TVAGA to discuss WAVES

MIB officials assured stakeholders that the event dates would be announced within a week.

Storyboard18 was the first to report on the postponement of WAVES, which was initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 5 to February 9, 2025. The event is now expected to be held in Mumbai.

Government earmarks Rs 1,211 crore for publicity in 2025-26

Notably, last week, the offices of Dentsu, Omnicom, Havas, Madison, IPG, GroupM, Publicis and industry bodies AAAI, ISA, and IBDF were raided over allegations of media cartelization.

The government spent ₹1228 crores on Information and Publicity in 2023-24, with an estimated ₹1210.76 crores budgeted for 2025-26.

Regulating digital media: Parliament panel proposes unified media framework

The panel on communications and information technology was led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey.

Amul, Mondelez debut on Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform WAVES

Most original content and live streaming feature 20-second and 30-second trailers and promos for available shows. Some of the featured show promos on the platform include Battle of Bands, Yatra, and Rangoli.

For Advertising-Based Video on Demand (AVOD) and Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD) programs, the revenue-sharing model remains 65:35 for which broadcasters and content providers are praising the pubcaster.