Cable TV operators win interim relief as Kerala HC pauses TRP overhaul ruleThe Kerala High Court has put a hold on a new government rule. This rule excluded viewership from default channels, known as landing pages,...
24 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Cable, DTH vs streaming: Battle lines drawn at Trai over FAST TV rulesIndia's old television distributors and new digital companies are in a regulatory fight. The debate is about whether internet-delivered TV ...
18 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
14 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...
12 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
IAMAI alleges Trai attempts to regulate OTT platformsIndustry body IAMAI claims Trai is overstepping its bounds. Proposed rules for spam calls may unfairly target over-the-top platforms like W...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giantWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders are voting on a massive $81 billion deal to be acquired by Skydance-owned Paramount. This mega-merger c...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Telcos vs OTT apps: Trai's spam rules spark row with Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone IdeaTelcos such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as well as the Cellular Operators Association of India were united in their de...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Trai pushes MeitY to act strongly to curb spam, phishing on OTT appsThe telecom regulator is urging the Ministry of Electronics and IT to address the rise in spam and phishing on OTT apps like WhatsApp and T...
06 Sep, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
IAMAI, CUTS write to TRAI over concerns on OTT regulation consultation paperTRAI had kicked off its much-anticipated consultation process on the question of regulating over-the-top (OTT) apps such as WhatsApp, Teleg...
01 Sep, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
IAMAI and CUTS write to TRAI highlighting concerns on OTT regulation consultation paperTwo industry bodies, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), have expressed concern...
31 Aug, 2023, 10.18 PM IST
Trai to start consultation on OTT communication apps' regulationThe consultation paper will also look into the definition of OTT, class of OTTs, demands of a level playing field with telcos, and existing...
07 Jul, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
View: Consumers cannot be the collateral in OTT tussleAll regulations must be aimed at preserving and enhancing consumer interest. They must prevent unintended adverse consequences on consumers...
25 Apr, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
DoT intends to regulate OTT communication players onlyThe regulation of OTT communication apps will be done primarily keeping the security perspective in mind and it will not focus on revenue r...
13 Oct, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SCThe plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia also sought a proper board/institution /association for the monitoring ...
16 Feb, 2021, 03.14 PM IST
Trai rules out need to regulate OTT players, for now“It is not an opportune moment to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of services referred to as OTT service...
14 Sep, 2020, 11.34 PM IST
Trai to meet telco chiefs in December, issue OTT paper next weekOver the past few years, Trai has worked with telecom operators to identify areas that require intervention and come out with an action pla...
09 Nov, 2018, 07.54 AM IST