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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Online Gaming Bill Clears Parliament Amid Huge Protests By Opposition
A bill to ban the operation, facilitation and advertising of online games played with money was cleared by Parliament on Friday, amid intense protests by the Opposition.
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UK Bans Shower Gel Ad That Suggested "White Skin Was Superior"
A British advertising watchdog has banned a Sanex shower gel commercial after ruling it "could be interpreted as suggesting that white skin was superior to black skin."
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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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Bill To Ban Online Games Played With Money Passed In Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.
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Google Pixel 10 Series Ad Leaked Hours Ahead of Official Launch
Google Pixel 10 series is set to debut today (August 20). Ahead of its imminent launch, the phone’s advertisement for the French market has leaked online. The upcoming lineup might feature four smartphones - the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The standard Pixel 10 will reportedly be powered by a Tensor G5 chipset,...
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UK Bans Sanex Shower Gel Ad Over Racial Stereotyping
Britain's advertising regulator banned an advert for Sanex shower gel, owned by US consumer goods group Colgate-Palmolive, for suggesting black skin was "problematic" and white skin was "superior".
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Government Reportedly Drafts Online Gaming Bill to Regulate e-Sports: 5 Things to Know
The Indian government has reportedly drafted a Bill seeking to regulate the online gaming space. As per the report, the draft Bill adopts a two-pronged approach, encouraging and establishing a regulatory framework for e-sports while prohibiting advertising of real-money games (RMGs). It is said to also outline punishments for betting in an e-sport ...
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Google Fined $36 Million Over Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
Google has agreed to pay a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty for striking "anti-competitive" deals to pre-install only its own search engine on Android mobile phones sold by two leading Australian telecoms firms.
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Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Display, Battery Specifications Confirmed Days Ahead of Launch in China
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ will launch in China soon. Ahead of the formal launch, the company has teased key specifications of the phone. It is teased to feature a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging.
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Swiss Watchmaker Apologises After Backlash Over Racist 'Slanted Eye' Ad
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and pulled down an advertisement featuring an Asian male model with a 'slanted eye' gesture.
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Realme P4 5G Price in India Revealed Ahead of August 20 Launch Date
Realme P4 5G is all set to go official on August 20. Days ahead of the formal reveal, Realme has announced the India pricing and key specifications of the upcoming P series smartphone. It is advertised to be the only smartphone sub-Rs. 20,000 segment to have a dedicated graphics chip.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro Tipped to Come With a 6.27-inch Screen and 4,300mAh Battery
Samsung is expected to refresh its next-generation Galaxy S lineup for 2026 with a new model, ubiquitously known as Galaxy S26 Pro, which might replace the Galaxy S26 Plus. Although the launch isn’t likely to take place until early next year, leaks have now given us an idea of what to expect. As per a tipster, the purported Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro...
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
-
Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Online Gaming Bill Clears Parliament Amid Huge Protests By Opposition
A bill to ban the operation, facilitation and advertising of online games played with money was cleared by Parliament on Friday, amid intense protests by the Opposition.
-
UK Bans Shower Gel Ad That Suggested "White Skin Was Superior"
A British advertising watchdog has banned a Sanex shower gel commercial after ruling it "could be interpreted as suggesting that white skin was superior to black skin."
-
Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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Bill To Ban Online Games Played With Money Passed In Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.
-
Google Pixel 10 Series Ad Leaked Hours Ahead of Official Launch
Google Pixel 10 series is set to debut today (August 20). Ahead of its imminent launch, the phone’s advertisement for the French market has leaked online. The upcoming lineup might feature four smartphones - the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The standard Pixel 10 will reportedly be powered by a Tensor G5 chipset,...
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UK Bans Sanex Shower Gel Ad Over Racial Stereotyping
Britain's advertising regulator banned an advert for Sanex shower gel, owned by US consumer goods group Colgate-Palmolive, for suggesting black skin was "problematic" and white skin was "superior".
-
Government Reportedly Drafts Online Gaming Bill to Regulate e-Sports: 5 Things to Know
The Indian government has reportedly drafted a Bill seeking to regulate the online gaming space. As per the report, the draft Bill adopts a two-pronged approach, encouraging and establishing a regulatory framework for e-sports while prohibiting advertising of real-money games (RMGs). It is said to also outline punishments for betting in an e-sport ...
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Google Fined $36 Million Over Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
Google has agreed to pay a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty for striking "anti-competitive" deals to pre-install only its own search engine on Android mobile phones sold by two leading Australian telecoms firms.
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Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Display, Battery Specifications Confirmed Days Ahead of Launch in China
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ will launch in China soon. Ahead of the formal launch, the company has teased key specifications of the phone. It is teased to feature a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging.
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Swiss Watchmaker Apologises After Backlash Over Racist 'Slanted Eye' Ad
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and pulled down an advertisement featuring an Asian male model with a 'slanted eye' gesture.
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Realme P4 5G Price in India Revealed Ahead of August 20 Launch Date
Realme P4 5G is all set to go official on August 20. Days ahead of the formal reveal, Realme has announced the India pricing and key specifications of the upcoming P series smartphone. It is advertised to be the only smartphone sub-Rs. 20,000 segment to have a dedicated graphics chip.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro Tipped to Come With a 6.27-inch Screen and 4,300mAh Battery
Samsung is expected to refresh its next-generation Galaxy S lineup for 2026 with a new model, ubiquitously known as Galaxy S26 Pro, which might replace the Galaxy S26 Plus. Although the launch isn’t likely to take place until early next year, leaks have now given us an idea of what to expect. As per a tipster, the purported Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro...
