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Patanjali misleading ads case: Ramdev, Balkrishna tell SC they’re willing to tender a public apology…..

A bench comprising Justice Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said they were not convinced of the plea and have asked Ramdev and Balakrishna to appear once again before the court at the next hearing of the case on April 23. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

“I am willing to give a public apology…., We claim that we have an alternative system of medicine,” said Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Patanjali and Ramdev.

Zee-Sony merger: NCLAT to hear challenges to the merger on May 17

The NCLAT will be hearing a challenge to the Zee-Sony merger on May 17. (Source: Moneycontrol)

IDBI Bank and Axis Finance has asked the NCLAT to wait for the NCLT’s decision on Zee’s plea asking it to enforce the merger.

Diageo India’s Shweta Jain quits; Jain was the chief business development officer

On what’s next for her she said, “A new chapter you say… I say its time for a new book! Very excited for the leap on the horizon... but for now, it's all about a wee savour the pause!”

Shweta Jain bids farewell to Diageo India after six years and hints at an ‘exciting new chapter’ ahead.

Calcutta HC grants Emami interim relief in Fair & Handsome trademark infringement case against HUL

The presiding judge, thus, said that Emami had a strong prima facie case and the 'balance of convenience' is strongly in its favour. (Representative Image: Tingey Injury Law Firm via Unsplash)

The court also added that it is a foreseeable consequence that Emami’s business and goodwill will be damaged due to the misrepresentation.

Tata Play Binge expands offerings by onboarding DistroTV

Now with just 1 Tata Play Binge subscription, customers can access DistroTV’s offerings too (Image source: Amazon)

Tata Play Binge is home to 30+ OTT apps like Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, ZEE5, MX Player, Lionsgate Play, Aha, VROTT, Sun NXT, STAGE, Animax and others. PTC Play, Hallmark Movies Now, FanCode, ReelDrama and others.

Zee5 CCO Nimisha Pandey resigns amidst organisational changes: Reports

Pandey's departure adds to Zee's recent executive shake-up.

Pandey joined Zee5 in early 2021 after a nearly two-year stint as Director of International Originals at Netflix.

Congress vows to curb government censorship powers on media: Rahul Gandhi

“In the last ten years, significant sections of the media have been robbed of, or surrendered, their freedom. Congress will help the media re-discover the freedom that they enjoy under the Constitution,” said the Congress in its manifesto.

Congress’ election manifesto released last week has an eight pointer list for media reforms they are looking at. Some of the important highlights of these reforms concern censorship, empowering the Press Council of India, freedom of the internet and others.

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