Author: Tasmayee Laha Roy

PIB fact check unit takes down nine YouTube Down channels spreading fake news 

Vice will be transitioning to a studio model, following the cancellation of its  "Vice News Tonight” TV program and other layoffs before Vice filed for bankruptcy. (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash) (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

Since December 2022, PIB has exposed 26 such YouTube channels which regularly published false information on YouTube.

Zee Entertainment’s merger-related costs soar to Rs 176.2 crore in FY23

The Board of the Company, chaired by Mr. R. Gopalan, has instituted the required measures, to guide and mentor the management on a regular basis, in order to enable the team to achieve the set goals for the Company

Following its merger with Sony Entertainment India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is set to be delisted from FTSE Global Equity indices. Culver Max Entertainment, the entity representing Sony Pictures Networks India, will replace ZEE in the indices.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on 5G consultation paper

The framework provides for using cross-sector cooperation in carrying out RS testing with the help of other ministries and agencies.(Image source: News18)

Originally set for October 30 and November 13, the new dates are December 26 for written comments and January 8 for counter-comments.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 nets Rs3300 crore in ad revenue, welcomes 215 new brands

Number of new brands this World Cup were an encouraging 215 plus with the toppers being Bharat Petroleum Mak, Kamla Pasand Silver Coated Elaichi, Indusland Bank Indie App, Vi Cellular Phone services and Apple iPhone 15 Pro. (Image source: X via @BCCI)

As per TAM, the leading advertisers for the 2023 World Cup were Vine Product, known for their popular body spray brand Fogg, followed by FX Mart, Mahindra & Mahindra, Coca Cola and Hindustan Unilever

Zee and Nasscom partner to support Generative AI startups

Nasscom’s Generative AI Foundry programme is aimed at nurturing technology startups in the AI domain to elevate India's standing in the global Generative AI startup landscape. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The partnership aims to foster innovation and growth in the Generative AI start-up ecosystem.

TRAI to implement digital consent acquisition system to curb spam in commercial communications

TRAI issued a direction dated 02.06.2023 under TCCCPR-2018 to all the Access Providers to develop and deploy the Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) facility for creating a unified platform and process to register customers' consent digitally across all Access Service Providers and Principal Entities (PE).

With the implementation of digital content acquisition, existing consents acquired through alternative means will become null and void.

Crackdown on film piracy: Government implements strong measures to curb Rs. 20,000 cr annual losses

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 Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 (12 of 2023) passed by the Parliament in the Monsoon Session of 2023 addressed the issues relating to film certification, piracy and imposes strict penalties for piracy.