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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch gets engaged; 92-year-old set to marry for fifth time

A few months ago Murdoch stepped down as chairman of Fox and News Corp, ending a more than seven-decade career at the helm of a global media empire. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Rupert Murdoch is engaged to his girlfriend, Elena Zhukova. This would be his fifth trip down the aisle.

12 Research institutions, think-tanks join forces to form AI Knowledge Consortium

By proactively addressing these ethical considerations, the AI and content creation communities can ensure that the benefits of this transformative technology are realized in a manner that upholds the values of authenticity, fairness, and social responsibility.(Representative Image source: Moneycontrol)

The AIKC launch also saw the participation of leading global AI companies such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon Web Services, alongside emerging Indian start-ups like CoRover and Level AI.

Broadcasting policy: TRAI says there’s opportunity to review audience measurement system

The consultation paper on the new broadcast policy will be released within the next few days, said the TRAI chairman. He added that Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has completed the process of pre-conversation for a broadcast policy. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India owns a television audience measurement system which measures TV viewing habits. TRAI Chairman said, “…there is an opportunity to review the structure of audience measurement…”

Bloomberg vs Zee: Delhi HC reserves verdict on plea against order to take down Zee article

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

Presiding Justice Shalinder Kaur asked the parties to file their written submissions and reserved his judgement.

BARC India’s Derrick Gray steps down

During his stint at Numeris as the senior director - audience measurement science, Derric`k Gray built and developed the Data Science Centre of Excellence within Numeris. Successfully implemented several improvements through intelligence and insights developed through the team resulting in process improvements, increased methodological rigor and financial savings to organisation.

Derrick Gray began his career at HEPCOE Credit Union as senior marketing analyst and went on to work across Canadian Armed Forces, and Numeris.

TRAI to issue new broadcast-policy consultation paper in next few days

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the Authority has completed the process of pre-conversation for a broadcast policy.

TRAI’s Anil Kumar Lahoti: TV will grow, mobile is not replacing TV

OTT services, digital cable and DTH operators are presently competing to occupy more space in the broadcasting industry for distribution of content.

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), said mobile supports the growth of television and expands TV’s reach.

Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi: Need to keep spectrum reserved for broadcasters to roll out D2M, HDTV, innovative services

OTT services, digital cable and DTH operators are presently competing to occupy more space in the broadcasting industry for distribution of content. Dwivedi said that these platforms have their own USPs. (Image via Prasar Bharati website)

Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, referred to international best practices like establishing converged regulators who are empowered and made responsible for overseeing the complete electronic communication space which includes telecommunication, broadcasting, media, and cyberspace.

Bloomberg moves Delhi HC against order to remove news report about ZEE’s accounting irregularities

In its suit filed in Delhi Sessions Court, ZEE had argued that the article published on 21st February 2024 by Bloomberg, was false and factually incorrect, with a pre-meditated and malafide intention to defame the Company. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

ZEE had filed a lawsuit against Bloomberg, arguing that the said article contained false and misleading information about the company’s corporate governance and business operations. A Delhi court had passed an ex parte order directing Bloomberg to take down the news report.

MIB’s Joint Secy Sanjiv Shankar: Imposing carriage fees on OTT services could undermine Net Neutrality principle

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)

“The attempt by telecom companies to double dip by charging both consumers and content providers raises concerns about fairness and market integrity,” stated Sanjiv Shankar, adding that voluntary commercial arrangements between telecom network operators and OTT providers may be encouraged.