The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, ratified in August this year, mandates that any company or individual collecting, managing or working with data from other users must obtain explicit consent from them bytelling them about the purpose for which the said data has been obtained.

A bill allowing the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and providing a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum was approved by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Indian streamer’s latest scripted series, Showtime, will delve into the color and power struggles of Bollywood and the ambitions of those who work in the biz.

The data release may not create much additional leverage for talent, but multiple agents said it can provide key context to what the streaming giant does share with creators.

Leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) has had a phenomenal 2023 with successes across theatrical films and streaming and is looking to build on it going forward.

Mumbai: The journey has been long—27 years, and I've practically grown up here. It's not just about Sony; I believe this is a crucial perspective for all broadcasters to appreciate.

"We welcome all regulations that balance user safety, providing safe internet along with innovation and growing the economy of the country," Devanathan said during a conference announcing ONDC-Meta partnership to help small businesses unlock power of digital commerce.

The bill empowers the government to suspend or prohibit use of telecom equipment from countries or a person as may be notified in case of national security.

Regarding the demands by telecom operators for “same service same rules”, the official said it’s an ongoing discussion not only in India but across the world and no decision has been taken so far.