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TRAI hosts joint regulators’ meet to tackle telecom-linked frauds, launches digital consent pilot
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today convened a high-level meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to fast-track collaborative efforts against telecom-linked spam, fraud, and infrastructure misuse.
BCCI to be covered under National Sports Governance Bill
The BCCI, by virtue of this inclusion, has now become part of the Olympic movement - a status that necessitates greater alignment with international sporting norms and governance structures.
Havells India cuts AdEx by 17.37% to Rs 142.90 crore in Q1 FY26
Consumer electronic firm Havells India has announced its Quarter 1 earning for the fiscal year 2026. The company's consolidated profit declined by 14.71% amid cut in its total expenses, including advertising and sales promotion.
Zee Entertainment's ad revenue drops 16.7% YoY in Q1 FY26
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Tuesday announced its first-quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2026. The media company posted a 21.7% increase in profit in Q1 FY26, while the advertisement revenue saw a slump of 16.7% year-on-year. The drop marks a nearly 17% year-on-year decline and a 9.4% quarter-on-quarter decline.
Colgate-Palmolive India slashes AdEx by 5.5% YoY to Rs 188.41 crore in Q1 FY26
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited on Tuesday announced its first quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2026. The toothpaste brand's profit declined by 11.8% in the quarter ended on 30 June 2025.
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