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GDAI signs MoU with FICCI to streamline gaming policies, sector growth

The MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim further stipulate that GDAI will provide expertise in skill development and expanding the video gaming industry.

GDAI has also signed MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim to enhance game development, align policy initiatives, and drive innovation.

EXCLUSIVE: India’s gaming industry gets clarity, RMG sector to be regulated by MeitY

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

The longstanding demand to differentiate between entertainment-focused gaming and pay-to-play gaming has finally been addressed by the government of India.

Delhi HC to hear petitions challenging constitutionality of IT Rules

The court has now referred the matter to mediation, with the next session scheduled for February 19.

The petitions were filed citing government’s control on social media services, video streaming platforms and digital news outlets.

NBDA to keep its stance regarding ‘fake news’ infront of Parliament panel

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

An official statement said the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet on November 21 on the subject of “Review of mechanisms to curb fake news.”

MoHFW infringing powers of MIB, OTT platforms oppose non-skippable anti-tobacco ads

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Stakeholders have also expressed concern over the heavy compliance burden on OTT platforms. To meet the amendment’s requirements, platforms would need to edit extensive amounts of content.

RMG firms to MIB: Stop betting sites from promoting through outdoor ads

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Numerous gambling platforms, including 1xBet, Parimatch, Betway, and DafaBet, have been advertising heavily on billboards and cabs across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

EXCLUSIVE: MIB refers D2M broadcasting proposal to committee of secretaries

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Prasar Bharati, in partnership with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs (Tejas Networks), is currently testing D2M technology in over 19 cities in India.

SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory body for OTT platforms

The court has now referred the matter to mediation, with the next session scheduled for February 19.

The PIL, filed in September of this year, referred to Netflix series IC 814:The Kandahar Hijack to highlight the need for such a regulatory mechanism as the OTT platform claimed it was based on real-life incidents.

MIB, TRAI put weight behind D2M Broadcasting, says trial in progress

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs, is conducting D2M trials using both high-power and low-power transmitters.