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    India may allow multiple ministries to order social media takedowns under revamped IT rules

    • 18.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Proposed overhaul of Section 69A framework could enable faster action on harmful content while raising concerns over oversight and free expression.

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    Govt strengthens anti-piracy framework; flags Telegram channels, 800 websites

    • 18.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    L. Murugan said the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 has introduced specific provisions to deter piracy. Sections 6AA and 6AB prohibit unauthorised recording and transmission of films, while violations can attract a minimum imprisonment of three months and a fine of ₹3 lakh.

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    Hong Kong’s Mei Ah Entertainment Unveils AI Short Drama Lineup at FilMart

    • 18.03.2026
    • Variety

    Mei Ah Entertainment may be one of the biggest and oldest media distribution companies in Hong Kong – it is currently in its 42nd year of operations – but it has always learned to adapt quickly with the times, from its roots as a VHS distributor during the city’s golden age of cinema to riding the digital wave.

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    I&B MinistryIndia turns up the heat on piracy, orders Telegram to axe 3,142 channels and blocks 800 websites

    • 18.03.2026
    • Indian Television

    New legal teeth, nodal officers and notices to intermediaries signal that the government is done playing nice with copyright thieves

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    Hoop Entertainment partners with Pratilipi to produce microdramas

    • 18.03.2026
    • Exchange4media

    The partnership was announced by Nikhil Mirchandani in a LinkedIn post, where he described the microdrama journey as exhilarating

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    The $4.5 billion shift: how India is transforming from niche audio mkt into video-podcast powerhouse

    • 18.03.2026
    • Mint

    Podcast revenues may soar from $969 million to $4.5 billion by 2030, while live events could double in value, indicating a vibrant creative economy, according to Deloitte.

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    Prime Video to prioritise access expansion, long-term franchises and global push, says Gaurav Gandhi

    • 17.03.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    As it nears a decade in India, Prime Video outlines priorities spanning accessibility, multi-season IP, global reach of Indian content, and a shift towards theatre-first film releases

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    ASCI calls Gen Alpha a “discontinuous generation” that can’t distinguish ads from content

    • 17.03.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    Research across six Indian cities shows children aged 7–15 find it difficult to separate advertising from entertainment in a digital ecosystem shaped by algorithms and influencers

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    Studio Profit Report: Warner Bros. and Sony Rise, Paramount Is Rebuilding

    • 17.03.2026
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    NBCUniversal's studio unit saw its bottom line drop, driven by a bigger slate, Disney stayed atop the global box office. Plus, a look at Netflix and its optimism post-WBD auction.

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    India online video revenue to hit $20 bn by 2030, but traditional TV here to stay: Experts

    • 17.03.2026
    • Exchange4media

    Traditional television revenue is expected to increase from $9.9 billion in 2026 to $10.3 billion by 2030, indicating steady expansion

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