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    India bats for AI copyright regulation, as Big Tech raise key concerns

    • 08.01.2026
    • Mint

    Big Tech firms said the DPIIT’s plan, announced on 8 December, for standard AI royalties won’t work because it is difficult to separate commercial AI use from the very early stages, where it might have been a non-profit or research project.

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    Netflix India marks 10 years; Shergill reflects on storytelling journey

    • 08.01.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Netflix has completed a decade of its presence in India, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the country’s streaming and storytelling landscape. To commemorate the occasion, Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, reflected on the platform’s journey and its commitment to Indian stories, creators and audiences.

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    Why are Indian TV and OTT players betting big on startup reality shows?

    • 08.01.2026
    • Exchange4media

    Start-up shows offer real stakes, real money and real consequences, something scripted reality formats had begun to lack, note industry experts

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    Universal Music Group & NVIDIA Partner to Tackle Copyright and Artist Compensation

    • 07.01.2026
    • Medianama

    Building on NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure, Universal Music Group (UMG) said it aims to develop what it describes as “responsible AI” tools for music discovery, creation, and audience engagement, according to a press release.

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    AI Impact Summit: India’s AI growth driven by five-layer architecture with focus on youth, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

    • 07.01.2026
    • Economic Times

    India’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is already delivering tangible results, with AI applications growing by about 33%, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026. He highlighted the government’s India AI Mission and the launch of a nationwide programme to train 10 lakh youth in AI skills, starting from Rajasthan, to help boost productivity, especially in small businesses.

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    Netflix, JioHotstar bet big on the South as India’s OTT growth slows

    • 07.01.2026
    • Mint

    In October, Netflix announced six new original films and series in the Tamil and Telugu languages, including
    psychological thriller Stephen and cross-cultural drama Made In Korea.

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    Trai imposes ₹150 crore penalty on telcos failure to curb spam calls, messages

    • 06.01.2026
    • The Economic Times

    Trai has tightened rules to curb pesky calls and sms. Consumers can make complaints against unregistered senders without registering their DND preferences.

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    Trai imposes ₹150 crore penalty on telcos for failure to curb spam calls, messages

    • 06.01.2026
    • Economic Times

    Trai has tightened rules to curb pesky calls and sms. Consumers can make complaints against unregistered senders without registering their DND preferences.

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    TellyTorrents Movie Piracy Case—A Tale of Evidence Missing in Action

    • 06.01.2026
    • Medianama

    Last month, the TorrentFreak team (by the way, a great source for copyright and piracy news reporting!) reached out to us regarding a criminal copyright decision in State of M.P. v. Priyank & Ors. from Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JMFC), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).

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    Universal Music Acquires 30% Stake in Excel Entertainment, Gets Global Distribution Rights

    • 06.01.2026
    • Medianama

    Universal Music India has acquired a 30% equity stake in Mumbai-based production company Excel Entertainment in a deal that valued the production studio at Rs 2,400 crore ($290 million).

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