I&B Ministry hikes govt print ad rates | Low confidence in AI skills in India | FIR against Bigg Boss star Ajaz Khan

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I&B Ministry hikes govt print ad rates | Low confidence in AI skills in India | FIR against Bigg Boss star Ajaz Khan

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Govt to shorten DPDP Rules' 18-month compliance timeline: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Railways and I&B Ashwini Vaishnaw signals rule amendments to reduce the current 18-month window; consultations underway with industry to fast-track compliance.

Only 30% of Indian workers confident in AI skills despite high usage, says Udemy

While 67% of Indian employees view a college degree as necessary for entry-level work, only 32% of hiring managers prioritize degrees—placing demonstrated skills on equal footing.

FIR lodged against Bigg Boss star Ajaz Khan for sharing fake & objectionable content online

Indore Crime Branch books the actor; his phone seized after allegedly circulating misleading news and highly offensive videos on social media.

I&B Ministry hikes govt print ad rates by 26%; introduces premiums for colour, preferential ad placements

Revised rate structure aims to bolster print publishers with higher B&W base rates and new incentives for colour ads and premium positioning. The rates were last revised by the Ministry in 2019.

Breaking: Delhi HC seeks CCI reply as Madison challenges ‘One-Sided’ competition probe

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to file its response within two weeks to a petition by Madison Communications Pvt. Ltd., marking a key development in the ongoing confrontation between one of India’s largest advertising agencies and the country’s competition watchdog. The matter will now be heard next on December 8.

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First Published on Nov 17, 2025 5:59 PM

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