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SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory body for OTT platforms

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 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

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.

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.

MIB to conduct E-auctions for FM Radio Channels, reserve price set at Rs 784.87 Crore

The ministry has now invited applications from prospective bidders who meet the eligibility criteria to submit their applications for auction participation. The deadline for application submission is November 18, 2024.

National Broadcasting Policy 2024: MIB’s call for stakeholders’ inputs met with silence

Organisations like the Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation (IBDF), The Media Foundation (TMF) and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) criticised the inclusion of OTT platforms.

‘Smaller DPOs misrepresent their subscriber base’, says Harit Nagpal, MD and CEO, Tata Play to TRAI

Tata Play argued that the tariff structure and other regulations apply to all entities, regardless of size, and there should be no differentiation in audit requirements.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash of broadcasters and DPOs as TRAI received mixed feedback on its consultation paper released on August 9.

EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasters and DPOs clash as TRAI receives mixed feedback

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

With divided industry voices and absence of robust primary data on subscribers and revenue generation, TRAI’s route to prescribe robust regulatory framework is likely to face hurdles affecting growth of the broadcasting sector.

EXCLUSIVE: B4U to face music for airing illegal betting and gambling platform’s ads

Storyboard18 reached out to Santosh Garg, Director of B4U Network Limited, for a comment, but he declined to respond.

B4U Music, one of the leading music channel was airing advertisements of an illegal offshore betting and gambling firm, Melbet.

ASCI escalates issue of illegal betting and gambling platforms’ ads to MIB

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

Storyboard18 recently reported that offshore illegal gambling firms have been using the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a sporting platform for surrogate advertising.

ANI files case against Netflix for using copyright content in IC 814 web series

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

Recently, the web series was embroiled into a controversy for an alleged incorrect portrayal of the hijackers as Hindus with Hindu names when they were Muslims.

MIB joins LinkedIn to enhance public engagement

As the latest platform in its digital strategy, LinkedIn will serve as a crucial channel to disseminate information, updates, and key initiatives directly to professionals and stakeholders within the media and broadcasting industry.

In a move to foster greater interaction with the public, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially launched its presence on LinkedIn.