In Q2 2025, anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment continued to 'seize' domains in bulk, adding to the world's largest collection of former pirate domains maintained by the MPA
The re-release of Raanjhanaa by Eros International, featuring AI-generated edits, highlights tensions between directors and producers regarding creative rights. Experts note the potential of AI in film, but emphasize the need for clear contracts to protect artistic integrity and legal rights.
This information was submitted by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in the Rajya Sabha
The findings clearly show that pirate sites are a bigger threat than legal streaming platforms, suggesting that countermeasures are warranted. However, does is also mean that pirates are 65 times more likely to be infected by malware? And is that even important?
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to make cinematic history when “War 2” becomes the first Indian film to screen in Dolby Cinema in India, with the Hindi and Telugu-language action sequel slated for release across premium format theaters on Aug. 14.
Ed Sheeran has released a cross-cultural remix of his summer hit “Sapphire” featuring Indian singer Arijit Singh. The new version blends English, Hindi and Punjabi-language vocals, with both artists switching between languages throughout the track.
Yash Raj Films‘ latest romantic offering “Saiyaara” is rewriting the playbook for Indian theatrical releases, bucking industry trends with a rare screen expansion in its second week of release.
S Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, emphasised that India’s Language Technology ecosystem is so diverse, India has the potential to lead global AI development, stating, "If you can do it in India, you can do it practically anywhere else in the world."
In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 24, 2025, the committee—chaired by Dr. Nishikant Dubey—reviewed the government’s response to earlier recommendations regarding the Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) expansion under Prasar Bharati.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) stated that digital platforms accounted for a staggering 94.4% of all advertising violations in FY 2024–25.