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Italy probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by children

Italy’s antitrust authority is investigating whether monetisation practices in Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal amount to a “widespread infringement” of EU consumer protection rules, particularly in relation to children.

Euronews · 2h ago

TRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packs

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has instructed telecom operators to clearly display recharge plans online. This directive follows subscriber complaints about the difficulty of finding these plans. Operators have 30 days to comply with the new regulations regarding mandatory packs. Subscribers will benefit from added transparency as plans will be…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea against direction to build shelters for stray cattle

In a significant move, the Supreme Court plans to convene a special bench to deliberate on the NHAI's challenge against a directive mandating the construction of shelters for stray cattle across the country. The NHAI estimates that implementing this project would require approximately Rs 7,000 crore and asserts that local…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Paid Rs 14.51 lakh for a home in Gurugram, buyer finds no progress at construction site as builder lost registration; HRERA directs refund with 10.80% interest

According to the complaint made by the homebuyer, he has made a payment of Rs 14.51 lakh till now, which amounts to almost 50% of the total cost. He contacted the developer on several occasions; however, on visiting the construction site, the buyer was shocked to see no progress in…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Irrigators defeated in case over lost Murray water

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has a legal obligation to act in the public interest, not for private irrigators, a judge has ruled.

AAP · Aug 31

Man denied parole a second time over anti-Israel graffiti despite judge’s scathing critique of case

NSW parole authority says Mohommed Farhat followed ‘extremist ideology of antisemitic character’ after judge separately rules ‘Fuk Israel’ is ‘political comment’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it an initial 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport trips

Nevada capped Tesla's fleet at a fraction of its request and kept it away from Harry Reid airport.

Fortune · Aug 19

Building Digital Authority When You Are Not the Biggest Brand in Your Category

Competing against a market leader with a twenty-year-old domain, a large content team and a national brand budget is a genuinely difficult position, and most advice for it is unhelpful. "Create better content" is true and useless when the incumbent creates a great deal of content and has authority you…

inkl · Aug 7

US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral ties

US lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government takeovers of religious charities and impact bilateral relations. The amendments seek to empower a Designated Authority to manage foreign contributions and assets. The proposed legislation also reduces penalties for FCRA violations. India's Parliament is…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Homebuyer booked flat for Rs 18 lakh in 2010, later finds builder sold the flats to third party: Mumbai man wins full refund with interest, penalty on developer

Homebuyer wins full Rs 18 lakh refund in Mumbai: While the developer issued an allotment letter dated August 16, 2010, it failed to provide possession to the buyer. In view of the delay, the homebuyer had approached Maharashtra RERA seeking relief. The authority had on April 24, 2025, ordered the…

The Economic Times · Jul 27