The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric adoption of artificial intelligence.
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These partnerships are aimed at improving international distribution and reach for Indian films, especially if they have a chance in the festival or award circuit.
New information obtained through a transparency request reveals that major movie industry players, including Disney, Apple, and Netflix, are behind the latest site-blocking effort in Belgium.
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On December 18, 2025, the Delhi High Court granted a Dynamic+ injunction in favour of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Netflix, Disney Enterprises, Apple Inc., and Crunchyroll LLC, restraining dozens of websites from infringing their copyrighted works.
Critics argue that recreating the voices of artists who are no longer alive amounts to posthumous exploitation—especially when done without consent from families or estates. Unlike living artists, the dead cannot object, negotiate terms, or protect the integrity of their legacy.
With the extension, DPIIT has signalled the need for wider industry and creator participation on an issue that has implications for India’s digital economy, creative industries and emerging AI ecosystem.
In one of the biggest transactions in India’s film and entertainment sector, Universal Music Group’s India arm has acquired a 30 per cent stake in Bollywood production house Excel Entertainment. The deal values the Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani-led company at an enterprise valuation of Rs.2,400 crore, the two companies said in a joint announcement, The Economic Times reported.
OTT originals such as Scam 1992- The Harshad Mehta Story, The Legend of Hanuman and Ek Badnaam Aashram, among others, have fallen prey to piracy