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

The panel will hear the views of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) and Editors Guild of India (EGI).

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

A research report titled The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services by Koan Advisory Group, published in May 2023, found that OTT content does not significantly influence smoking habits in India.

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.

Fully compliant to POCSO law, Balaji Telefilms co-operating with Mumbai Police

It is written in the complaint that this series, which streamed on 'Alt Balaji' between February 2021 and April 2021, showed obscene scenes of minor girls.

According to Mumbai Police, a case has been registered against Balaji Telefilm Limited, Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor at MHB police station in Mumbai under section 295-A of IPC, IT Act and sections 13 and 15 of POCSO Act.

Prasar Bharati plans to bring TV channels to smartphones without internet, trials show promise: Report

Prasar Bharati explores internet-free mobile TV streaming with D2M technology

Broadcasters have been conducting trials in several cities, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs using high-power and low-power transmitters

SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory body for OTT platforms

The legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the socially conscious ice cream brand and the consumer goods giant.

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.

Netflix ads plan drives over 50% of Q3 sign-ups: Co-CEO GK Peters

Netflix reported a revenue of $9.83 billion and operating income of $2.91 billion in Q3 2024

Netflix will be launching its first-party ad server in Canada in the fourth quarter and later in rest of the ad markets in 2025

Legal trouble for MrBeast: Contestants file lawsuit over allegations of misogyny on set

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a popular YouTuber and philanthropist known for his extravagant stunts, large-scale challenges, and generous giveaways. (Image source: Variety)

Five female contestants from MrBeast’s Prime Video show, Beast Games, allege a “culture of misogyny and sexism,” raising concerns about the show’s future and the YouTuber’s reputation.

IC 814 web series row: ‘Updated opening disclaimer with real, code names of hijackers’, Netflix says

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack, directed by Anubhav Sinha, features Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, and Diya Mirza in leading roles.

IC 814 web series row: Netflix’s statement came after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting summoned the content head of OTT platform and sought an explanation for the contentious aspect of the web series.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said crackdown on password sharing will start ‘in earnest’ this September

In February 2024, Disney announced plans to roll out paid sharing, following Netflix’s decision to introduce paid sharing last year.