regulation
The proposed framework is intended to set boundaries around the kind of videos, opinions and other content that government personnel can share online
The recent enforcement drive has resonated strongly with the public, connecting regulation with something deeply personal: the food we put into our bodies
Dr Annurag Batra Sep 3, 2026 12:53 PM
The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, notified on September 2, seek to consolidate regulations
Imran Fazal Sep 2, 2026 10:47 PM
Sandhya Devanathan’s move from Meta to OpenAI follows weeks of regulatory scrutiny in India, raising questions about the timing and her new mandate excluding India.
Brij Pahwa Sep 1, 2026 12:55 PM
More than one million brands and sellers were allegedly affected, including over 500,000 small and medium-sized businesses, according to the FTC
The government is trying to create a competitive ratings market while simultaneously making the ratings business more heavily regulated
Imran Fazal Aug 31, 2026 9:00 AM
Guest Column: Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh says the decision shaping how Facebook and Instagram engage with teenagers is bigger news than the fine
Shubhranshu Singh Aug 27, 2026 2:54 PM
Vivek Pradeep Rana, Managing Partner at Gnothi Seauton weighs in on the growing overlap between PR, marketing and paid influence
Vivek Pradeep Rana Aug 26, 2026 6:33 PM
The trial is part of mounting legal pressure on social media companies over their treatment of younger users
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 8:51 AM
The advisory comes days after the ministry issued a separate direction to private satellite television channels to carry an anti-drug disclaimer during their programming
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 9:55 AM
ASCI said almost 97% of advertisements reported during the post-PROGA period were found on the Meta Ad Library, Instagram and websites
Imran Fazal Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM
For the creator economy, the impact may depend largely on the type of financial content being produced
Shalinee Mishra Aug 25, 2026 9:12 AM
The regulator's consultation paper proposes a revised advertising framework for online bond platform providers
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:52 PM
Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and video content on LED screens could distract motorists and increase accident risks
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:28 PM
The tribunal directed Jagat Gouri Cable Net to return the 194 STBs in good and working condition within two months of the judgment
Imran Fazal Aug 24, 2026 8:27 AM
The changes at the NBDA come against the backdrop of several major developments in India's television and digital news ecosystem
Imran Fazal Aug 21, 2026 3:59 PM
MIB has specifically referred to general entertainment and non-news programmes, bringing a wide range of TV content within the scope of the public-awareness initiative
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 8:59 AM
Brands may now have to place greater emphasis on outcomes, meaningful engagement and quality of reach rather than treating every additional minute inside a platform as equally valuable
Shantanu David Aug 19, 2026 9:24 AM
The suit challenges the FCC’s April directive requiring Disney's eight owned-and-operated ABC stations to seek licence renewals years ahead of schedule
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 8:51 AM
One of the key arguments underpinning the government's decision is the difference in regulatory treatment between television and digital media
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 9:02 PM
The ministry first issued the Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in Television Programmes on September 11, 2019
Imran Fazal Aug 13, 2026 8:59 AM
The US cases form part of a wider regulatory push around social media use and children
e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 8:55 AM
For OTT companies, a common set of definitions, testing standards and reporting requirements could be as important as the accessibility features themselves
Imran Fazal Aug 11, 2026 8:53 AM
The MIB has also reiterated the time slots during which PSA films can be shown in cinemas
e4m Staff Aug 10, 2026 12:49 PM
Panel urged close coordination between MIB, MeitY and other ministries to develop legal and technological mechanisms for identifying and prosecuting those responsible for AI-generated fake news
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 2:27 PM
Alongside the digital portal, the Ministry informed the panel that it had finalised a Model Executive Order and Standard Operating Procedure after consultations with industry stakeholders
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 1:24 PM
Of the 40 ads reviewed, 21 were modified or withdrawn by advertisers without contest after ASCI raised concerns, while another 18 were held to be in violation by the Consumer Complaints Council
e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 12:49 PM
While the MIB relies on a three-tier self-regulatory grievance mechanism, the DEPwD proposes a statutory, penalty-backed enforcement framework
Imran Fazal Aug 6, 2026 8:54 AM
The meeting is expected to cover content moderation safeguards, AI-generated material, verified accounts and measures to tackle harmful content on Meta’s platforms
Broadcasters have consistently argued that the regulatory framework wrongly treats residential subscribers and commercial establishments alike for pricing purposes
Imran Fazal Aug 4, 2026 11:58 AM
Red Bull, Reliance Consumer Products, Monster and Hell have sought more time to comply
e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 10:23 AM
Z has said that the company firmly believes that the order from SEBI has no direct bearing on the fund-raising exercise
Sources told e4m that Joshi's exit is driven by increasing professional commitments
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 6:58 PM
The meeting follows Meta’s brief removal of a Facebook video posted by PM Modi on July 23
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 4:49 PM
The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 8:55 AM
e4m had first reported in March that Publicis Groupe was preparing to challenge the high court's earlier order
Imran Fazal Jul 30, 2026 8:05 AM
The information is part of the agency's provisional attachment order (a copy of which is with e4m) in the alleged money laundering case against Gameskraft
Imran Fazal Jul 29, 2026 8:14 PM
Meta, Google, X and Snapchat have been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Aug 3 amid rising concerns over deepfakes, privacy, misinformation and platform responsibility
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 5:49 PM
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM
This letter comes at a time when the MIB is fighting a legal battle in Kerala High Court on the interim stay to proviso Clause 5.4.1 of the TV Ratings Policy 2026 pertaining to landing pages
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:59 PM
The statement provides greater clarity on the government's transition strategy, an issue that has been closely watched by broadcasters after the publication of the draft rules
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:26 PM
As he turns 67 today, that body of work reads less like a résumé and more like a map of where Indian finance had to be rebuilt from the inside
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 12:02 PM
Bharat Gupta, Founder & Chief Architect at ToBe, shares a comprehensive note outlining the critical paradigm shift currently underway in India's digital regulatory environment
e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 11:43 AM
Parliament has also turned its attention to the government's proposed Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026
Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 8:38 AM
Google has been fined approximately $854,250; the tech giant has argued that it was protected by EU regulations that exempt online platforms from liability for content uploaded by third parties
New order supersedes May directive; adds CRS oversight, restructures leadership with dual MIB representation, corrects policy citation error
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:59 PM
The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM
The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Network18, Bennett Coleman & Co among others
Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 5:43 PM
At Dream Sports, Deepak Jacob served as President and Group General Counsel
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 11:18 AM