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Industry groups and consumer orgs raise concerns over TRAI’s OTT regulation proposal

One of the concerns cited by these organisations is that OTT service providers are already regulated under the IT Act 2000 which will be replaced by the upcoming Digital India Act (DIA). Therefore, such consultations should form part of Digital India Act and any other additional consultations by regulators like TRAI will also lead to overlap of regulatory structure. (Image by Jessica Tan via Unsplash)

Eleven consumer groups have said that the proposal on selective banning would lead to overregulation and regulatory uncertainty.

No Luck By Chance: IIT study shows skill prevails over fate in online poker, rummy

India's sizable youth population is identified as a driving force behind the gaming sector's growth, with India and China collectively contributing to 50% of the world's data traffic.(Representative Image: Onur Binay via Unsplash)

As per the report, in both games, skill improves as users play more and more games, and there’s no difference in this whether the games are played online or offline.

Firstpost provides a credible voice and platform for India on the global stage: Palki Sharma

Accuracy is something that we put a premium on, and we try to double-check the information that we have. We have a solid research team, and where we do not have control ourselves, we attribute it: Palki Sharma

Firstpost is all set to launch a sports show and introducing more variety to its content mix.

Viacom18 wins BCCI bilateral matches media rights for TV and digital

Anil Jayaraj also touched upon the growing prominence of consuming various sports other than cricket and he hopes that the upcoming Paris Olympics will change that narrative. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

BCCI today auctioned the media rights for TV and digital, for bilateral matches to be played in India for the next five years.

What was Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s defense for Punit Goenka’s reinstatement in SAT hearing?

ZEE Media, through IDPL, to invest in NewsReach which calls itself a "PR solution platform provider connecting advertisers to their target audience."

Singhvi in his argument said that Goenka’s influence was confined to ZEEL, and he had no connections with other companies as a KMP or director.

Punit Goenka’s SEBI order appeal set for SAT hearing on September 8

The regulatory body’s investigation into Zee founders, primarily focusing on Subhash Chandra and Puneet Goenka, reportedly uncovered the potential diversion of approximately Rs 20 billion ($241 million) from the company. This figure is roughly ten times larger than SEBI's initial estimates, raising concerns about financial irregularities within Zee. (Image sourced via CNBC TV-18)

In April, SEBI issued an interim order, barring Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka from key positions in any listed company.

TRAI allots 7-day window for stakeholders to submit inputs on converged digital technologies and services consultation paper

This move by Godrej & Boyce positions the company to capitalize on the growing aspiration and digital payment-driven demand in smaller cities and towns (Representative Image: Vardan Papikyan via Unsplash)

TRAI will come up with their recommendation on the subject after receiving the final inputs from stakeholders.

BARC directed to provide raw-level data to broadcasters

IBDF's September 22 board meeting charted AGM plans for October 31.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Stakeholders in the television business have long been looking at some changes that could be introduced in the television measurement system. One of the them is raw data.

TRAI releases recommendations on DTH services license fee and policies: Key points to know

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

As per TRAI, in the highly competitive television distribution market, urgent measures are required for the DTH sector. The quick implementation of these recommendations will help the sector and enable all-round growth.

Why TV and digital media companies are pursuing esports IPs?

While digital streaming platforms like Rooter and Loco have always streamed gameplays and tournaments, involvement of mainstream media in televising or streaming boosts the reach, recall and engagement of these events to a whole new level. Representative Image via Unsplash

According to experts, the biggest reason behind mainstreaming of esports is that it is now reaching a much broader and diverse audience, including those who have previously never been exposed to it.