UK Online Safety Act May Undermine Access to Key Content
MediaNama’s Take: The broad definition of “online harmful content” can undermine the fundamental right of children to access information if platforms…
Karnataka Misinformation Bill Still Under Consultation, Says Kharge
MediaNama’s Take: Karnataka Cabinet Minister Priyank Kharge has distanced himself from the alleged draft of Karnataka’s misinformation bill that was circulated…
Publicis Challenges CCI Over Cartel Probe Records Access
MediaNama’s Take: Publicis’ lawsuit highlights a recurring theme in Indian competition law. Regulators keep arming themselves with stronger enforcement tools,…
Linktree Blocked In India Even As MeitY Denies Involvement
MediaNama’s Take The unexplained blocking of Linktree once again exposes India’s broken regime for internet takedowns. Users across multiple ISPs…
Made-in-India Chips to Hit the Market by 2025 End, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India will see its first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips in the…
FirstCry Narrows Q1 Loss, Revenue Grows 12.7% YoY
Retail brand FirstCry posted a loss of Rs 66.5 crore in Q1FY26, down from a Rs 75.7 crore loss in…
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to Study Virtual Digital Assets
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has selected the subject ‘A Study On Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and the Way…
How Loopholes On Spotify Expose Indian Minors To Adult Content
MediaNama’s Take: Spotify’s explicit content problem is not an accident. It reflects a design choice in how the platform handles…
Vodafone Idea Sees Lowest Subscriber Fall In Q1FY26 Since Merger
Vodafone Idea (Vi) only saw a 0.5% increase in its 4G/5G connection base on an year-on-year (YoY) basis, standing at…
Fintech Platform Simpl Under ED Lens For Rs 913 Cr Foreign Funding
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a complaint against fintech platform Simpl and its director, Nithya Nand Sharma, for financial…