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Karnataka cabinet approves hate speech & crimes prevention draft bill; jail term up to 10 years for offenders

The legislation aims to curb dissemination of hate speech, penalise offenders, and provide compensation to victims, covering acts in both physical and electronic domains. The draft bill empowers designated officials to order the removal or blocking of hate content online.

OPINION | The struggles of India's media & entertainment industry

India's media and entertainment sector faces a crisis with shrinking satellite markets, OTT budget cuts, soaring star costs, and regulatory changes, threatening the diversity and quality of content and the survival of independent producers

Freedom of press at its lowest in 50 years: Study

Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar -- already among the poorest performers in press freedoms -- posted the biggest falls

DII see highest buying since April 2025, pick up shares worth Rs 10,864 crore on August 7

For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of equities worth Rs 1.78 lakh crore and DIIs were net buyers worth Rs 4.37 lakh crore.

New Karnataka bill to curb fake news, ban online content against feminism, Sanatan symbols

As per the draft Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News Prohibition Bill, 2025, social media users found guilty of posting fake news could face imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, or both.

Bengaluru police to launch AI-based social media monitoring platform

The platform will also have an open-source intelligence module, which will help investigators search for and analyse digital footprints of individuals, organisations, or other entities

Karnataka to empanel digital media, ad agencies for promoting government schemes

Digital advertising is more influential than traditional media and reaches a broader audience, CM Siddaramaiah said while releasing the Karnataka Digital Advertising Guidelines 2024

“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

In today’s cinema landscape, where moviegoing is increasingly becoming a luxury, Sheetal Vinod Talwar stands out as a leading advocate for change. As the Co-promoter of Maverick Media, Talwar has taken it upon himself to challenge the status quo by making films accessible to all audiences, not just a privileged few.

Karnataka to rope in social media influencers with over 1 lakh followers to promote govt schemes

Based on their following, the influencers have been divided into nano influencers (1 lakh to 5 lakh followers), micro influencers (5 lakh to 10 lakh followers) and macro influencers (above 10 lakh followers)

Karnataka cops file 37 cases for 'derogatory' social media posts targeting politicians

Most cases were filed for disinformation or falsehoods targeting Congress and its leaders. BJP alleges that Congress is using the state government’s fact-checking unit for political gain.

SC lays down guidelines on portrayal of disabled persons in visual media, films

The verdict came on a plea filed by one Nipun Malhotra, who submitted that the Hindi film 'Aankh Micholi' contained deprecatory references to differently abled persons.

Are modern media incentives distorting our sense of the economy?

A new study adds to the evidence that competition for eyeballs may be warping our sense of the world

Donald Trump raises stake in his media firm to nearly 65%

The former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate secured 36 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), increasing his stake from 57.6% as of March.

Media should not be a power broker: Vice President Dhankhar

The vice president was of the view that media can not be a "registered recognised or unrecognised political party" and said it should take all precautions so as not to become a battleground for partisan politics.

India's media and entertainment sector growth slows to 8% in 2023, TV lags

Television remained the largest segment, however, digital media is expected to overtake it in 2024