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Rahul Shivshankar to host CNN-News18’s upcoming show ‘The Hard Facts’

The upcoming show aims to set itself apart through a singular commitment to objective reporting. Spearheaded by Rahul Shivshankar and supported by a team of seasoned researchers, the show embarks on a quest to unearth the stories that matter to the public.

Starting from 2nd October at 7 p.m., ‘The Hard Facts’ will deliver meticulously researched, unbiased news

Online sellers expect at least a 15 percent jump in festive sales YoY: Redseer

With potential inclusion in the government's agenda, the policy seeks to balance interests between MSMEs and online marketplaces.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Sellers continue to show strong belief in the long-term power and impact of eCommerce owing to better revenue growth, lower cost and higher profits amongst ~95 percent of surveyed sellers.

IAMAI counters TRAI’s OTT revenue sharing demands as ‘rent-seeking’

Another area of growth in the radio landscape is the expansion in the number of Community Radio Stations (CRS) in the country (Representative Image: Kabiur Rahman Riyad via Unsplash)

IAMAI also flagged demands made by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).

MSO registration to be renewed for a period of ten years: MIB

MSOs (Multi-System Operators) and HITS (Headend-In-The-Sky) operators are also instructed to ensure that LCOs with interconnection agreements submit the necessary details within the specified timeframe.(Representative image by Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The renewal procedure is in line with the Government’s commitment to ease of doing business as it will provide certainty to cable operators to continue their services without interruption and therefore make the sector attractive for foreign investment.

TRAI Chairman: Major initiative to check spam calls hits legal roadblocks under newly passed DPDP Act

Vaghela stated that the issue of spam calling is a huge challenge that is being faced by multiple countries. However, the solution to this problem is not banning all advertisers. He mentioned that TRAI recommendations could be a possible way out. (Image sourced via YouTube)

TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said spam issues are proving to be a huge challenge. But the answer was not to ban all advertisers.

Zee-Sony merger: Goenkas’ fate hangs in balance as SAT reserves judgment on SEBI debarment

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

In August, SEBI passed an order revising the directions it had given to them asking its investigating officials to complete the enquiry in eight months. It further barred them from holding key managerial positions till the conclusion of the investigation. They again went to SAT. SAT heard the arguments and reserved its order.

Explained | Why startups are worried that telcos’ demand for OTT compensation endangers net neutrality

Telecom companies, such as Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea, have recently requested the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to permit them to charge startups a "network usage fee" based on factors like traffic and the number of users. They have also proposed bringing some types of online applications under the same regulatory framework as telecom service providers. (Representative Image: Atul Vinayak via Unsplash)

Net neutrality ensures equal internet access, prohibiting discrimination by ISPs. According to the founders of over 120 startups, telecom companies’ demands threaten startups, potentially leading to discrimination and stifling innovation, contradicting India’s Startup initiative.

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