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Central Consumer Protection Authority issues guidelines to provide for the prevention and regulation of dark patterns

As per the guidelines, in case of ambiguity or disputes, the Central Consumer Protection Authority will have the final authority. (Representative Image: Eilis Garvey via Unsplash)

The guidelines are applicable to all platforms offering goods or services in India, including advertisers and sellers.

IPL media rights value to reach $50 billion in 2 decades, predicts league chief

The positive growth in media stocks is not limited to those in the print media. TV companies, cable TV distribution companies and listed multiplex chains have all benefited in the last one year. (Image source: News18)

IPL is the best Make in India brand we can think of post-independence and is the most-watched cricket league in the world, said Arun Dhumal.

Leadership battle in Zee-Sony merger: Will it be Goenka or Singh, given governance & regulatory concerns

In August this year, days after the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) approved the Zee-Sony merger, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) issued an order preventing Goenka and his father Subhash Chandra from assuming any significant management roles in Zee companies or the newly-merged entity. (From left to right: Punit Goenka (Image source: News18 Hindi) and NP Singh)

The fight for the top job in the merged entity puts a question mark on not just the merger details, but also the corporate governance of a listed company.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces lawsuit over association with Binance

Ronaldo has failed to disclose how much Binance paid him for the deal, a requirement under US law. This could potentially be trouble for the footballer. (Image sourced via Forbes)

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against CR7 in the USA seeking $1 billion in damages for his association and promotion of Binance.

Elon Musk slams advertisers for pulling out of X

The memo signed by Elon Musk reads, "There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done. This will enable us to be lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle."

Musk did acknowledge that a continued cold-shoulder from brands could possibly bankrupt X but suggested that people would blame brands for the bankruptcy and not him.

Union Minister Smriti Irani launches ‘Guide on gender-inclusive communication’

The guide covers the use of language in English, Hindi, and other Regional languages, based on the “Handbook on Combatting Gender Stereotypes” by Supreme Court of India and other national and global best practices customized to suit the requirements of the Indian citizens. (Image sourced via PIB website)

The Minister exhorts for adopting gender-inclusive language that can challenge stereotypes and promote a more respectful and equitable environment for all.