A powerful injunction obtained by members of the MPA, anti-piracy coalition ACE, and Korea-based anti-piracy group COA, has launched its first follow-up attack after targeting 248 domains in September.
Discussions around the potential merger remain active, with no final decisions yet made regarding possible divestments of real estate assets belonging to either company.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has reiterated its advisory to online streaming platforms to exercise “due caution” in depicting India’s sovereignty, security, and global relations.
Bollywood has long drawn inspiration from the world of crime—from classics like Don (1978) and Satya (1998) to newer blockbusters like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Animal (2023).
Unlicensed music usage in India is already estimated at ₹10,000 crore annually. Original soundtracks produced by ChatGPT or Sora will require transparent licensing frameworks, according to an expert.
Several platforms also pointed out that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)—which India is a signatory to—follows a facilitative rather than binding approach.
More than one in ten viewers now watch episodes lasting ten minutes or less on social media
According to the new draft amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021), AI-generated content, including deepfake material, on social media and the internet will be regulated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Social media giants Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat said on October 28 that they will comply with Australia’s upcoming ban on social media users under the age of 16, according to a Reuters report.
On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Draft Rules”).