MIB blocks 16 India, Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading fake news

MIB blocks 16 India, Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading fake news

The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement. The blocked YouTube channels and the Facebook account had a cumulative viewership of over 68 ...


Global ecom vertical Havas Market launched in India

Global ecom vertical Havas Market launched in India

Havas Media Group India has launched Havas Market aiming to empower consumers in their shopping journey, providing meaningful e-retail experiences and generating incremental business for brands. Globally, Havas Market was launched in October 2020. To lead this division, the company has appointed Sharukh Lakhani as lead, Havas Market. He wi...


Sports18 available on Tata Play, Jiotv+ and Airtel Digital

Sports18 available on Tata Play, Jiotv+ and Airtel Digital

Viacom18, which launched its sports channel, Sports18, on April 15, around the time when various Indian new years are celebrated, is now available on most major distribution platforms. The pay channel is available in both SD and HD formats on Jiotv + (channel no: 261 HD & 262 SD), TATA PLAY (channel no. 488) and Airtel Digital TV (channel no...


Big Tech will have to tackle illegal content or face hefty EU fine

Big Tech will have to tackle illegal content or face hefty EU fine

Alphabet unit Google, Meta and other large online platforms will have to do more to tackle illegal content or risk hefty fines under new Internet rules agreed between European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday. The agreement came after more than 16 hours of negotiations. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the second prong of EU anti...


Instagram to nudge teens away from harmful content

Instagram announces pilot program

Social media giant Instagram has announced the start of a pilot program that will eliminate the recent tab from the hashtag search result. As per ANI, Instagram also claims its redesign as a basis for connecting individuals to more information about social movements involving hashtags. The company has decided to prioritize the presentation...


POGO announces new show ‘The Pandavas’

POGO announces new show ‘The Pandavas’

Kids entertainment channel Pogo has planned plenty of fun-tainment with its Fun-tastic Summer campaign from April 25 till June 3. To kick off the holiday season, POGO is launching the thrilling adventures of five brothers ‘The Pandavas’ on April 23 with new episodes every weekend at 12:30 pm. The action-packed series, developed in collabo...