India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) removed two kiss scenes – most notably a 33-second mid-air kiss – deeming them “overly sensual,” per local reports, to achieve a UA (13+) rating before the film’s July 7 certification.

New enforcement actions target duplicate posts and impersonator accounts, with penalties including reduced reach and monetisation restrictions

For marketers and creators, this shift means that content once confined to the Instagram ecosystem can now reach broader audiences across the internet

Experts say brands, agencies, and marketers are recognising the strength of a converged media approach, where linear TV's reach and digital’s precision work in tandem to maximise campaign outcomes

Rene Ritchie, Head of Editorial & Creator Liaison at YouTube, clarified that the platform’s focus is not on banning AI or reused content

Ookla data reveals median download speeds reached 136.53 Mbps, a significant jump from 2022

While Section 69A blocking orders involve issuing a notice to the content creator and also an opportunity to be heard, there is no such provision under Section 79, DigiPub’s Lawyer Aditya Sondhi told the Karnataka High Court (HC) on July 11

According to Nielsen, the two platforms accounted for 20% of all television viewing time in the United States in May (12.5% for YouTube, 7.5% for Netflix) Meanwhile, Disney, with multiple streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+), accounted for 5% only.

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently ruled that booking movie tickets online is a matter of consumer choice, and any restriction against charging a convenience fee for such services violates the “legitimate rights” of theatre owners