Doordarshan, India's public broadcaster, has launched its OTT platform 'WAVES', featuring a blend of nostalgic classics like Ramayan and Mahabharat alongside contemporary programming. Available in 12+ languages, WAVES offers news, documentaries, regional content, and live events, including the upcoming US Premier League Cricket Tournament.

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a case filed by news agency ANI against OpenAI, alleging the company used ANI's content without permission to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. ANI also claims ChatGPT fabricated news stories and attributed them to the agency. A judge has asked OpenAI to respond to the accusations, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for January 28.

Balaji Telefilms has made two major leadership appointments. Sanjay Dwivedi, the current Group CFO, has been elevated to the position of Group CEO. Vimal Doshi, with a long tenure at Balaji, has been named COO of Balaji Motion Pictures. Dwivedi has been with Balaji Telefilms since 2013 and has a strong financial background.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma declared the film 'The Sabarmati Report', based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, tax-free in the state. The film, starring Vikrant Massey, depicts the tragic event and aims to expose the truth behind the incident, challenging misleading narratives that emerged at the time.

The Hindi film industry is facing a crisis as traditional film producers, known for their passion and risk-taking, are fading away. A new force of studios and corporate entities has emerged, prioritizing profit over creativity, leading to a decline in the quality of films and a focus on recovering investments rather than artistic vision.

India's Competition Commission (CCI) fined Meta 213.14 crore for abusing its dominant position with WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy. The CCI found that the policy update, which mandated data sharing with Meta companies, violated competition law by forcing users to accept unfair terms and denying market access to rivals.

Collective Artists Network, an Indian talent management agency, has opened an office in Dubai. This expansion aims to connect Indian talent with opportunities in the Middle East. The company will offer services like talent management, brand endorsements, and creator marketing through its digital platform, Big Bang Social.

Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA have resolved their legal battle over broadcasting rights. While Warner Bros. Discovery will no longer air NBA games in the US, the company retains international and digital rights. The deal allows Warner Bros.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) joined forces at IGDC 2024 to bolster India's burgeoning video game industry. Their partnership will focus on creating industry-friendly policies, fostering knowledge exchange, and promoting skill development to establish India as a global gaming leader.

A private member's bill proposing the establishment of an independent body to regulate media licensing in India has been cleared for consideration by the Rajya Sabha. The bill, introduced by CPI(M) MP V Sivadasan, aims to ensure a free and independent media landscape by transferring licensing authority from the government to an autonomous entity, the Indian Board of Media Services.