Aashrey Baliga – Page 22

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to meet Google and app developers to solve delisting dispute

On March 1, Google announced it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with its billing policies.

“India is very clear, our policy is very clear…our startups will get the protection that they need,” Vaishnaw said in an interview with PTI. He added that the government will be meeting Google and other app developers who have been delisted next week to try and resolve the dispute.

Mukesh Ambani’s speech at son Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar

The guests included celebrities and high-profile personalities from all walks of life and from all around the world who descended on the town in special charter flights. (Image sourced via Forbes India)

A beaming Mukesh Ambani kicked off the celebrations with a speech in front of family and friends in Jamnagar.

Anupam Mittal on Google delisting Indian apps: Dark day for India Internet

On March 1, Google warned it may remove the apps of 10 companies in India for not paying a service fee for the use of its Play Store platform in India. (Image sourced via Moneycontrol)

Anupam Mittal hits out at Google for delisting India apps which the tech giant said have not complied with its app billing policy. Mittal calls it “the new Digital East India Co and this #Lagaan must be stopped!”

Madhu Soman, chief business officer of WION and Zee Business, is on his way out

Prior to joining WION and Zee Business, Soman was Bloomberg's head of Broadcast Sales - Asia-Pacific for more than seven years.

Prior to joining WION and Zee Business, Madhu Soman was Bloomberg’s head of Broadcast Sales – Asia-Pacific.

Elon Musk sues Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Sam Altman under claims of breach of contract

The memo signed by Elon Musk reads, "There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done. This will enable us to be lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle."

The lawsuit said that the founders of OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman originally approached Musk to form an open-source no-for-profit organisation and since the company is actually making money, it’s a breach of contract.

Rise of film-based tourism: Goa and Rajasthan top draws in India. Find out why.

The primary motivation for film tourism is the desire of travelers to connect with the cinematic world, experiencing first-hand the locations, cultures, and landscapes portrayed in their favourite films. (Image sourced via CNBC-TV18)

The success of film tourism in Rajasthan underscores the importance of strategic marketing and promotional efforts by its state tourism department, states a KPMG India and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry report.

Advertising spends in India to reach $16-17 bn in FY24: Redseer

Contrary to some assumptions, the majority of traffic to MFA sites is legitimate, with real users visiting these pages rather than bots. (Representative Image: Mathieu Stern via Unsplash)

Digital advertising market in FY2024 is expected to remain muted at a ~6-7 percent growth rate and reach US$ 8.8 – 9.3 bn in the fiscal, with global platforms such as Alphabet and Meta set to moderate their market share from ~62 percent in FY2023 to ~60 percent in FY2024.

IAMAI advises Google to not de-list any apps from Google Play Store

The court imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on Google for providing inaccurate information and failing to disclose details about the European Patent Office's rejection of the patent application. (Representative Image: Lauren Edvalson via Unsplash)

The association was responding to media reports which indicated that Google might go to the extent of removing 10 Indian companies’ Apps from the Play Store for “non-compliance” with Google Play policy.

Global film tourism market to reach over $110 billion by 2028; film-induced tourism in India increases

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

The Media and Entertainment industry in India is expected to reach Rs 8,29,390 crore by 2030. In India, film-induced tourism witnessed a steady increase with a significant rise in the number of international and domestic tourists visiting locations featured in popular films.

Noida International Airport gives Laqshya Media Group its advertising contract

The collaboration will provide innovative advertising solutions to brands while ensuring a seamless travel experience for travellers. (Image sourced via CNBC-TV18)

Under the agreement, the airport will feature a wide array of advertising formats, including static media, digital media, interactive displays and innovative advertising formats.