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Apple slapped with $2 billion EU antitrust fine, following Spotify complaint

A ruling is likely to take several years and until then, Apple will have to pay the fine and comply with the EU order.

Spotify said, “While we are pleased that this case delivers some justice, it does not solve Apple’s bad behaviour towards developers beyond music streaming in other markets around the world.”

Zee chairman R Gopalan labels Sony’s unilateral merger termination as ‘premature’ amid good faith negotiations

According to ZEE MD and CEO, Punit Goenka their plan is now be centred around three key aspects. These included frugality, optimisation and sharp focus on quality content.(Image source: Moneycontrol)

In a conference call with investors, Gopalan attributed the performance dip since 2020 to Covid and related disruption, macro headwinds like advertisement spending slowdown, and merger related issues.

Dish TV India launches ‘Own Your Customer’ initiative through partnership with local cable operators

This partnership will ensure robust connectivity while enhancing the overall reliability of the network," said the company. (Image source: Facebook)

‘Own Your Customer’ (OYC) is a unique step to address LCO’s concerns about their customer base shifting to DTH to avoid interruptions in TV viewing experience.

Mutual Fund officials to meet ZEEL management to discuss future of company

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

These large shareholders are meeting to discuss what’s next for Zee. All most 100 percent of the public shareholders of the company had voted in favour of the merger before Zee called it off.

1600 european football matches to be broadcast on Sony; including UEFA Champions League, Europa League

Sony Sports Network has been the home to UEFA Champions League since 2017. In addition to this, Sony Sports Network continues to be the official broadcaster for the UEFA EURO 2024, Bundesliga, Emirates FA Cup, Roshn Saudi Pro League and more. (Image source: Unsplash)

Sony Pictures Networks India states that contribution of regional language coverage to the viewership of the UEFA Champions League’s knockout matches has gone up in recent years.

Google’s ‘attack’ on Indian apps; dark days, say stakeholders, questioning Google’s ‘inferior terms’ for Indian developers

YouTube will begin to require creators to disclose when they’ve created realistic altered or synthetic content, and will display a label that indicates for people when they’re watching this content. (Representative Image: Mitchell Luo via Unsplash)

Is Google offering inferior terms to Indian app developers? Questions arise after Google’s latest app delisting action. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Communications, Electronics, and IT has arranged a meeting on March 4 to address the dispute between the Big Tech and Indian app developers.

8 things you need to know about Rihanna

Rihanna actively contributed to HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, including designing clothing for H&M's Fashion Against AIDS line in 2008.

Rihanna’s show-stealing performance at the glamorous pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar highlighted the event’s charm.

Registration of newspapers and periodicals goes online through Press Sewa Portal

Earlier, Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, had launched the Press Sewa Portal, the online portal of the Press Registrar General, for receiving various applications as mandated by the new Act.

The new Press & Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 comes into force; the old PRB Act, 1867 stands repealed.

ZEE’s Punit Goenka plans on “chopping off anything that doesn’t yield a return on investment”

In line with his strategic plan focused towards achieving the targeted goals, ZEE's MD and CEO Punit Goenka proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the Board on April 5. The streamlining process included rationalisation of the workforce by 15 percent.

Zee MD and CEO, Punit Goenka, emphasises a renewed focus on profitability in a recent media interview. He highlights a shift towards prioritising investments that demonstrate clear return on investment (ROI).