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MIB secretary Apurva Chandra gets additional charge of telecommunications

Chandra said the government received six to seven applications from producers to film in the country under the incentive scheme but expressed displeasure that the initiative was not known to those in the animation and visual effects industry.

Apurva Chandra, assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021.

The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 passed in the Lok Sabha

The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanahan has informed the Ajit Pawar Group that serious action will be taken if the order wasn’t obeyed.

After the successful passage of The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 in the Rajya Sabha, the bill also got passed in the Lok Sabha.

Influencers collab with offshore betting firms to promote ‘No GST’ wins

The DoT has also issued advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign origin mobile numbers (like +92-xxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and duping the people. (Image source: Unsplash)

Influencers are charging up to Rs1 lakh for videos promoting features such as 24X7 winning withdrawal, no GST, and referral code bonuses

Dentsu Creative wins social media mandate for Dailyhunt’s Xpresso

Pidilite’s entry into the paints segment comes amid strong channel demand and subsequent range completion exercise. (Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

The mandate includes managing social media platforms, creating digital designs, and executing content marketing strategies for the brand.

Food and beverages’ leads ad volumes on TV in H1 2023: TAM

Toilet soaps took the lead among the categories during H1, 2023. The top 10 categories collectively contributed to 31 percent of ad volumes in the period. (Representative Image: Nature Zen via Unsplash)

While January-June 2023 and the same period last year only saw a minor 3 percent rise in ad volumes over the first half of 2021, individual categories showed strong growth.

Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023: What you need to know

The bill prohibits carrying out or abetting the unauthorised recording and unauthorised exhibition of films. Certain exemptions under the Copyright Act, 1957 will also apply to these offences. The 1957 Act allows limited use of copyrighted content without owner’s authorisation in specified cases such as private or personal use, reporting of current affairs, or review or critique of that work. (Representational image from Unsplash)

The Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, is focused on fighting piracy. However, it also includes other changes.

Meta plans retention ‘hooks’ as half of users exit Threads app

Meta also indicated that it will continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse.

One of the retention hooks included people on Instagram viewing important Threads.

Govt spent Rs 408 Cr on publicity in 2022-23: Anurag Thakur tells Rajya Sabha

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore. (Image via Unsplash)

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore.

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur calls Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 “revolutionary initiative”, will grow India’s soft power globally

The survey respondents comprised a mix of 41 percent GenZ along with 59 percent Millennial and GenX audiences. (Representational image via Unsplash)

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to combat film piracy and overhaul age-based film certification. Union Minister Anurag Thakur stated that the bill targets the Rs. 20,000 crore piracy losses.

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

After the pandemic and the reopening of theaters, there has been a concerning 62 percent surge in online film piracy.