The Government of India will host an outreach event today at 4:30 PM at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, ahead of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is hosting this outreach event to invite global participation in the Global Media Dialogue ahead of the first WAVES Declaration in Mumbai on May 2, 2025.  Union Ministers S. Jaishankar, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and L. Murugan, along with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, will showcase WAVES as a unified global platform for the growing Media & Entertainment sector.  Over 100 diplomats will attend, exploring collaboration in the M&E sector.  The Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 on May 2 will unite global leaders to shape the future of media and entertainment through innovation and cooperation.  The dialogue aims to foster global cooperation for fair and transparent growth in the M&E sector. Key discussions will focus on cross-border collabora

CNBC-TV18 launched the third edition of Future Female Forward—The Women’s Collective on 10 March 2025 at St. Regis Mumbai, presented by HSBC and Cognizant. The event, themed #PathToPeak, aimed to make “gender parity an achievable reality” while recognising women’s leadership and professional growth. The Close the Gap Index, developed with knowledge partner The Udaiti Foundation, was also featured. Speakers included Hitendra Dave, CEO of HSBC India; Rajesh Varrier, EVP, Global Head of Operations and MD of Cognizant India; Prabha Narasimhan, MD of Colgate Palmolive India; Vartika Shukla, Chairman and MD of EIL; Ashish Dhawan, CEO of Convergence Foundation; Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) of Mahindra Group; Ameera Shah, MD of Metropolis Healthcare; and Pooja Sharma Goyal, Founding CEO of The Udaiti Foundation. Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18, highlighted the need for gender parity, stating, “I have been doing this for 25 years now, and I’m

PHD India, part of Omnicom Media Group, is now the Agency on Record for Bondbazaar after a multi-agency pitch. The agency will handle media strategy, planning, and buying to strengthen Bondbazaar’s market presence from its Mumbai office. PHD stated that the partnership will leverage its "Intelligence Connected" approach, integrating data, technology, and creativity to enhance Bondbazaar's growth and establish it as a leading brand in the investment market. Akshay Aggarwal, CMO of Bondbazaar, said, “With India’s bond market growing, PHD India’s expertise will help us strengthen our position and better serve customers.” Monaz Todywalla, CEO of PHD India, said, “Our strategic expertise and BFSI experience will drive Bondbazaar’s growth and market success.”

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to introduce the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill in Parliament, according to a report tabled on Tuesday. On January 17, the MIB informed the committee that it would draft a revised version of the bill and prepare a Cabinet Note for inter-ministerial consultation following stakeholder discussions, which were extended until October 15, 2024, reported Hindustan Times. The draft will then be submitted for cabinet approval. The committee, in its fifty-sixth report, recommended consolidating regulations for the cable TV industry under a single act, replacing the current framework governed by multiple laws and regulatory bodies, including the MIB, TRAI, and the Department of Telecommunications. "The Committee impress upon the Ministry to ensure that adequate consultations are done with all the concerned stakeholders," the report dated Febru

Telangana has landed in the eye of a press freedom storm after Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two women journalists, Pogadadanda Revathi, managing director of Pulse News and reporter Thanvi Yadav, for allegedly circulating a video critical of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Hot off the Press The Indian Express’ Rahul V Pisharody and Nikhila Henry and Times of India reported that the arrests followed a complaint from V.S. Vamshi Kiran, a Congress social media cell member, who claimed the video featured an elderly farmer using derogatory language against the Chief Minister. The footage was reportedly recorded at the BRS office in Banjara Hills. Both journalists have been remanded to judicial custody until March 26, with Revathi releasing a video before her arrest, accusing the government of silencing dissent and threatening her family. Through the Digital Lens The New Indian Express noted that their arrest has triggered fierce political and journalistic backlash, with

Capital Brief, the business and politics publisher, has strengthened its editorial team with the appointment of Michael Pelly, former legal editor at The AFR, Mumbrella reported.  The move aligns with the publication’s broader expansion plans, bringing its staff count to 30, with additional hires, including a deputy editor and senior correspondent on the horizon. CEO Chris Janz emphasised that Capital Brief’s focus remains on quality journalism over short-term profits. “We are growing, and we’re ahead of the plan. The beauty of this model is that if we add journalists, we add subscribers… we have proven this model works,” he said.  He added that the platform prioritises in-depth analysis and insight over mass audience reach, ensuring that journalism remains tailored to business and political leaders. “We don’t talk about reach. The moment you make page views the focus, you change the journalism and lose your core audience.” Pelly, who holds a law degree and ha

Sydney’s 2Day FM has undergone a major format shift, aiming to capture a younger audience with a stronger emphasis on new music, Mumbrella reported.  The station now promises to play "more new music than any other commercial radio station in Sydney" while prioritising Australian artists like Troye Sivan and The Kid Laroi alongside global stars such as SZA and Billie Eilish. The move follows last year’s Breakfast show shake-up, where The Jimmy & Nath Show replaced Hughesy, Ed & Erin, signalling a broader shift in programming. Emma Chow has now joined the team full-time, further cementing the station’s new direction. Dave Cameron, chief content officer at Southern Cross Austereo, said the format change has been in development for some time, driven by audience insights and a desire to break away from traditional market strategies.  The station also plans to exceed its local content quota, a move welcomed by the music industry, with major labels supporting 2Day FM’s