New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Meta to appeal against the Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed on it by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for charges of abusing its dominant position.
On Tuesday, Meta said it disagrees with the Competition Commission of India's decision to slap a penalty and plans to appeal against the CCI order.
A Meta spokesperson in a statement argued that the 2021 update did not change the p

Meta to appeal against CCI penalty on charges of abusing dominant position

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty monetary penalty of Rs. 213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position.
According to CCI, the case pertains to the implementation of WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy, which involved controversial data collection and sharing practices with other Meta entities.
Along with the penalty, the CCI has issued cease-and-desist

CCI imposes Rs. 213.14 cr penalty on meta for anti-competitive practices

Washington [US], November 17 (ANI): Warner Bros, Discovery and the NBA have settled a contentious legal dispute concerning broadcasting rights, marking a significant shift in their long-standing partnership.
Under the terms of the new agreement, Warner Bros. Discovery will continue its coverage of NBA content, but with a focus on digital platforms and international markets, while conceding US TV game rights to competitors

Warner Bros, Discovery, NBA reach settlement on TV rights

Lahore [Pakistan], November 17 (ANI): The streets of Lahore are choking under a toxic blanket of smog, with air quality reaching unprecedented hazardous levels, putting the city's 14 million residents in peril.
Smog stings eyes and burns throats, and for many, the only refuge is staying indoors, though even that offers little relief. With air purifiers a luxury few can afford, people like Rafia Iqbal, a primary school tea

Record smog in Lahore as pollution reaches hazardous levels


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], October 22: AdClear officially launched its Surge Model, a dynamic framework designed to optimize ad placements and maximize engagement in a groundbreaking move for the digital advertising landscape. This innovative approach is set to enhance the efficiency of advertising campaigns across various pla

AdClear Launches Innovative Surge Model to Revolutionize Digital Advertising

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has levied a fine of 25.4 million U.S. dollars for antitrust violations related to WhatsApp's controversial 2021 privacy policy, TechCrunch reported Monday. It also ordered WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Meta units for advertising purposes for five years. The CCI began the investigation in 2021, found that WhatsApp

India imposes 25.4 mln USD fine on WhatsApp for antitrust violation

MSNBC is among the cable channels that Comcast plans to spin off into a new company.

MSNBC to Split From NBC News Following Comcast Cable Break-Up

She was the weekday morning news co-anchor at WAVY.

Aesia Toliver Moves from Mornings to Evenings at WAVY

We have the power to redefine industry standards for a more ethical future.

Brands Must Lead the Way in Protecting Children&#39;s Privacy

All three newcasts saw ho-hum results from viewers.

Week of Nov. 11 Evening News Ratings- Viewers Tune out Following Election Night

The veteran strategist comes to the marketing company from Havas

Tim Maleeny Joins Quad as Chief Client Strategy and Integration Officer

All three networks experienced post-election viewership declines but some declines were steeper than others.

Week of Nov. 11 Cable News Ratings Wins the Week, but Still Loses Viewers

The gms lead WAGM in Presque Isle, Maine, WYMT in Hazard, Kentucky and WIBW in Topeka, Kansas.

Gray Announces Retirement of Three Local GMs

Shamrock Capital revealed an investment in global experiential consultancy DE-YAN.

Shamrock Capital Invests in Experiential Agency DE-YAN

New data reveals the ups and downs of the metaverse.

The Metaverse&#39;s Rise and Fall in 5 Charts

Coca-Cola became the latest major brand on the receiving end of backlash for its use of AI, catching heat for its remake of classic 1995 spot Holidays Are Coming.

AI-Powered Holiday Ad Earns Coca-Cola a Lump of Coal

GMA remained within striking distance of Today, separated by only 28,000 total viewers.

Week of Nov. 11 Morning News Ratings- Today Repeats at No. 1 for 3 Weeks and Counting

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting meeting with advertising and media bodies ended in a stalemate over the implementation of the self-declaration certificate mandate by June 18, citing a Supreme Court order.

Self-declaration on ads should be done by June 18- MIB to media

ASCI examined 10,093 complaints and investigated 8299 advertisements. The majority of violations were on account of misleading claims at 81%, followed by ads that promoted harmful situations or products at 34% (the same ad can be processed for multiple objections).

81% of ad violations were on account of misleading claims in FY24- ASCI

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has called a meeting of media and ad industry bodies to discuss the issue of advertisers giving self-declaration certificates (SDCs) for broadcasting and publishing ads on TV, print, digital, and radio from June 18. SDCs will be given to broadcasters and publishers as proof at the time of issuing ads, certifying that their ads do not contain misleading claims and comply w

MIB calls meeting of media and ad bodies to discuss self-declarations

JUNEAU, Alaska: With former President Donald Trump signaling a return to energy policies favoring oil development, Alaska's political leaders see a potential revival for the state's vital petroleum industry.  Trump has pledged to prioritize resource development, raising hopes among Alaska officials that federal restrictions on drilling in oil-rich regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the N

Alaska's politicians hope Trump will undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska's politicians hope Trump can lift oil drilling curbs

Alaska politicians hope oil drilling curbs can be lifted by Trump

VIENNA, Austria: Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom ceased natural gas deliveries to Austria on November 16 morning following a payment dispute, the Austrian energy utility OMV confirmed.  The halt comes after OMV decided to stop payments to Gazprom in response to a 230 million euros (US$242 million) arbitration award granted by the International Chamber of Commerce. OMV stated that no gas del

Russia's Gazprom stops natural gas flow to Austria, OMV utility says

Austrian utility says its natural gas flow stopped by Russia's Gazprom

Austrian utility says Russia's Gazprom has stopped natural gas supply

BISMARCK, North Dakota: The North Dakota Fire Marshal's Office reported that two wildfires earlier this fall were sparked by natural gas flares at oil wells.  No one was killed or injured in the two fires, which began October 5, but they destroyed a combined 14 square miles and damaged land and livestock. The Bismarck Tribune reported this week that investigators concluded that flares combined with high w

Natural gas flares sparked 2 wildfires in North Dakota, agency says

Two wildfires destroy 14 square miles of land in North Dakota

Two wildfires were sparked by Natural gas flares in North Dakota

By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Dismissing the possibility of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, a prominent Russian journalist on Wednesday advocated for dialogue between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war, suggesting India as a suitable venue for such discussions.
Speaking with ANI, Dmitry Kiselev, General Director of Sputnik News Agency, noted that India's neutral stance 

"India could host Russia-US talks to resolve Ukraine conflict," says Top Russian TV presenter

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one person in the alleged cash-for-vote case, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrested person, identified as Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi, was apprehended at Ahmedabad Airport by immigration authorities while he was trying to flee to Dubai. A Look Out Circular was issued against Shafi.
The case was initially registered on November 7 by the

ED arrests one person fleeing to Dubai in 'cash for vote' case

DALLAS, Texas: A Southwest Airlines aircraft preparing for departure from a Dallas airport was struck by a bullet, forcing the cancellation of the evening flight on November 15, the airline said. Law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck. At the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was preparing the plane for departure from Dallas Love Field Airport,

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines aircraft at Dallas airport

Aircraft of Southwest Airlines struck by a bullet at Dallas airport

Southwest Airlines aircraft hit by a bullet at Dallas airport

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft is set to resume operations after an investigation determined that a recent incident was due to pilot error.  The hybrid helicopter-airplane was grounded following an October 27 mishap during a joint exercise with the U.S. military. The incident occurred as a V-22, carrying 16 personnel, became unstable while attempting to take off from a Japanese milita

Japan to resume Osprey flights after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Japan's Osprey fleet to fly again after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Crash inquiry clears Japan's Osprey aircraft to fly again

DENPASAR, Indonesia: Several international airlines canceled flights to and from Bali on November 13 as volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's ongoing eruption disrupted travel, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been heavily impacted since the volcano on Indonesia's Flores Island began erupting on November 4.  The eruption, which has sent ash

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on Bali

After a volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Bali island, flights grounded

Flights grounded on Indonesia's Bali island after volcano erupts

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 20 (ANI): Stressing that welfare, development, and good governance are the policies of the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday told the Assembly that the State Government would function with the sole aim of improving the living standards of the people.
"The state government is moving ahead by imp

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu highlights TDP's welfare policies in assembly

ABU DHABI, 19th November, 2024 (WAM) - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for October 2024, highlighting continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 87%.Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said, "Our passenger numbers in October saw significant g

Etihad Airways releases October 2024 traffic statistics

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the exhibition area of Airbus at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Provinc

Global aviation giants gear up for int&#039;l cooperation

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Indian skies witnessed a historic milestone with 505,412 domestic air passengers departing on a single day last Sunday, crossing the 5 lakh mark for the first time.
This is a reflection of a robust growth in Indian aviation industry and an increasing appetite for air travels.
"India's aviation sector is soaring higher than ever, connecting dreams and destinations seamlessly," said Min

India's domestic air traffic hits milestone of over 5 lakh passengers on Sunday

Georgetown [Guyana], November 19 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Guyana, Indian-origin people in the oil-rich Caribbean nation have expressed their enthusiasm about his "historic" state visit. An estimated nearly 40 per cent of the population is of Indian-origin.
PM Modi had in a statement ahead of embarking on a five-day visit said his visit to Guyana, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfa

"Will boost economic ties" Guyanese locals look forward to PM Modi's visit

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 19 (ANI): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has passed a resolution prohibiting political statements within Tirumala, stating that legal action will be taken against violators as well as on those who propagate them.
Additionally, the board has decided to write to the Andhra Pradesh Government, requesting appropriate action regarding non-Hindu employees working

Tirupati Temple board passes resolution on  "no political statements in Tirumala"

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching various initiatives for the Sikh Community, including the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor in Pakistan.
In a post on X, Puri asserted, "From the opening of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to painting the fundamental teaching of Sikhism 'Ek Onkar' on an Air India aircraft that began operati

Union Minister Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for launching initiatives for Sikh community

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.
On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.
At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 10 new destinati

UAE: Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

ABU DHABI, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 1

Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, 14 Delhi-bound flights have been diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun so far on Monday as bad weather conditions resulted in poor visibility impacting aircraft operations in the national capital.
The Delhi Airport in the morning issued an advisory for passengers and informed that flight operati

14 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun due to low visibility

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Eleven flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital were diverted to different cities on Monday due to adverse weather and smog conditions causing low visiblilty.
These flights were diverted under the 'Captain Minima' operating procedures, which refers to the minimum operating standards that pilots must meet for landing, and these standards 

11 Delhi-bound flights diverted under 'Captain Minima' operating procedures

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 18 (ANI): Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati processed over 1.74 lakh passengers over the last ten days, since November 6th, 2024, according to a statement from the airport authority.
In a statement the authority said that the Airport successfully managed 1,202 flights, ensuring smooth operations for passengers.
LGBI Airport is managed by Adani Airport Hold

Guwahati LGBI airport serves over 1.74 lakh passengers during festive rush

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Delhi Airport, nine flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, have been diverted to other cities, sources said on Monday.
Earlier, the number of diverted flights was five, but with the significant development, the number has increased to nine.
As per sources, now the number of diverted flights to Jaipur has

9 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): People in Delhi were seen going about their regular chores, including taking morning walks on the Kartavya Path despite the pollution in the national capital worsening with air quality index (AQI) reading hitting 484, which is in the 'severe plus' category.
As perAn AQI of 450 and above is categorised as 'severe plus'. All the stations for SAFAR-India recorded AQIs of at least 450.
Ac

People carry on with daily chores amid dense layer of smog enveloping various parts of Delhi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18 (ANI): Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 147 in the 'moderate' categoryAs per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the current AQI reported in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is 153, while the AQI Abhinav Nagar Borivali East is 176. The AQI recorded in BMC's Shastri Garden Worli is 225 which 

Thick smog engulfs parts of Mumbai; AQI reaches 225 in Worli

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
A toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as residents complained of difficulty 

Delhi air pollution: AQI reaches 'severe plus' level, toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers owing to fog conditions in the national capital on Sunday.
In a post on X, the airlines recommended passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight status before starting their journey.
"Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow-moving traffic and delays in flight schedules. We recommend allo

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