Delhi HC ruling against Google draws praise from startup foundersThe Delhi High Court has ruled Google liable for trademark infringement in keyword advertising, a decision lauded by Indian startup founder...
30 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
EU broadcasters say Digital Fairness Act should target Big Tech, not themLeading European media outlets are raising alarms to EU regulators, urging that the forthcoming legislation against unfair digital practice...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
YouTube complies with Indonesia's social media curbs, minister saysGoogle's YouTube has handed over a "letter of compliance" to Indonesia's communications minister, minister Meutya Hafid said in a press c...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
$20 million fuel campaign sparks backlash as government defends conservation push amid Middle East crisis and global energy strainsThe Australian government has launched a $20 million campaign encouraging fuel reduction and efficient driving habits amidst global energy ...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Government extends TRP suspension for news channels by four weeksThe Information and Broadcasting ministry has extended the suspension of television news ratings. This move aims to curb sensationalism and...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Centre logs into chat on social media child lockThe Centre is building its stance on banning or restricting social media usage for children, with consultations held to assess technical ca...
26 Mar, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Google to label verified investment apps in India amid regulatory crackdown on fraudGoogle will now label verified investment apps on its Indian app store. This move aims to help users identify genuine trading platforms and...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
DCGI intensifies crackdown on GLP-1 drug misuse, sales and misleading adsIndia's drug regulator is cracking down on illegal sales and promotion of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Inspections are underway across the coun...
24 Mar, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Government seeks to curb liquor companies’ surrogate advertisingThe communication to all alcohol companies and industry associations arrives shortly before the launch of the IPL, a period when such adver...
20 Mar, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
Regulation on advertisement tech in third term of Modi govt: MoS ITThe Indian government plans to establish regulations for advertisement technology and big platforms that control online content monetisatio...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.48 PM IST
MIB asks state chief secretaries to impose ban on outdoor media online betting adsThe letter follows similar advisories issued by the MIB against advertisements run by online betting and gambling platforms on TV, print, a...
03 May, 2023, 12.28 AM IST
Facebook to develop 'topic exclusion controls' to help advertisers tackle harmful contentAdvertisers have complained for years that social media companies do very little to prevent ads from appearing alongside hate speech, fake ...
30 Jan, 2021, 12.02 PM IST
On fake news, Singapore law may spur conversation in IndiaSingapore lawmakers want greater transparency and accountability, with punishment for perpetrators of falsehoods.
04 Oct, 2018, 09.55 AM IST
- Government, Advertising Standard Council of India join hands to curb misleading advertisements
They would jointly work on sectors as - agriculture and food, health, education, housing, financial services and e-commerce, a statement sa...
13 Nov, 2014, 09.22 PM IST
- Government may set up inter-ministerial panel on misleading ads
The government is considering to set up an inter-ministerial group to tackle the menace of misleading advertisements, K V Thomas said today.
19 Apr, 2012, 03.19 PM IST
- Government mulls regulatory body to curb misleading advertisements
With rising number of complaints from consumers about misleading ads, the government is considering setting up a regulatory body to curb su...
09 Oct, 2011, 12.36 PM IST