AIDCF: B’casters’, TRAI ‘apathy’ led to TV blackout in 45 mn

IBDF, AIDCF have differing views on media ownership issues

The Indian broadcasters and content distribution platforms (represented through AIDCF) seem to have positioned themselves on opposite sides of the media ownership spectrum with the latter suggesting formation of another advisory body to coordinate with the antitrust body CCI, amongst other things. The TV channels hav...


Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday approved Google’s proposed acquisition of a minority stake in telecom major Bharti Airtel.

The deal has been cleared on the basis of modifications offered by the acquirer (Google), according to an official statement put out by CCI...


41% hike in complaints on misleading ads featuring celebs: ASCI

41% hike in complaints on misleading ads featuring celebs: ASCI

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has said while complaints against influencers and digital medium has increased substantially, those related to misleading ads featuring celebs spiked 41 percent with a staggering 92 percent found to be violating the industry watchdog’s guidelines. ASCI released its annual complaints report for...