Govt Wants Smart TVs To Be Preloaded With WAVES OTT App
Medianama’s Take: The Indian government is again attempting to regulate digital ecosystems through the wrong regulatory channels. If the New Indian…
What are the Competition Issues With Google’s AI Commerce Protocol
MediaNama’s Take: Nearly four months after OpenAI rolled out “agentic commerce” and the Agentic Commerce Protocol in September 2025, its…
What does the Myntra zero-commission model mean for D2C brands?
MediaNama’s Take The zero-commission model on Myntra is best understood as a seller-acquisition strategy rather than a structural shift in…
Why BookMyShow Disabled Telugu Film Ratings After Court Order
In an unprecedented case, film producers have obtained a court order restraining BookMyShow (BMS) and IMDb, among others, from allowing…
MapmyIndia Buys 6% Stake In Indoor Navigation Startup Iwayplus
C.E. Info Systems Ltd, the parent company of MapmyIndia, has approved an investment of Rs 2 crore in indoor navigation…
Why The Deepfakes IT Rules Amendment May Be Unworkable
Practitioners from The Fifth Elephant have warned the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that the government’s draft amendment…
Iran Internet Shutdown Crosses 84 Hours Amid Violent Protests
Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown has crossed 84 hours, cutting off most of the country from the outside world as authorities…
Indian Govt Denies Smartphone Source Code Sharing Plan Amid Closed-Door Consultations
Medianama’s take: Stronger cybersecurity standards are a legitimate and necessary goal, but the government must demonstrate their effectiveness with transparency and…
RBI Calls For Near Real-Time Supervision Of Digital Banking Risks
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on January 9, 2026, said that India needs technology-driven, near real-time supervision…
Spotify Lowers Monetisation Bar for Video Podcasters
Spotify is easing its eligibility requirements for podcasters to monetise video content on its audio streaming platform, according to a…