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In a move that will benefit the music entertainment industry, the government has decided to include Internet broadcasting under the purview of the Copyright Act. Under the earlier provisions, ‘broadcasting organizations’ mainly covered radio and television. Now the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has brought Internet broadcasting under the ambit of the copyright law which will benefit audio streaming websites such as Saavn and Gaana.com. “The provisions of section 31D (of the Copyright Act, 1957) are not restricted to radio and television broadcasting organizations only, but cover Internet...

The E-Commerce committee headed by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant held its first meeting on Monday to discuss issues related with the sector. In the meeting, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and IT body Nasscom gave detailed presentations to the members on fast the growing e-commerce sector, the PTI report published in TOI stated. Last month, the government had set up the committee to look into all issues, including foreign direct investment norms, pertaining to the e-commerce industry. Members in the panel include officials from Ministry of Commerce and...

The government has proposed strict action against the errant E Commerce companies who are allegedly indulged in unethical trade practices. Taking a note of the complaints of consumers, the government has asked the States to initiate an action against the E Commerce companies that are selling inferior products. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) will work with the Consumer Affairs Ministry and States on complaints filed by consumers against E Commerce firms. Addressing media in the national capital, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the department...

In a major breakthrough, the Cupertino based iPhone maker, Apple may receive a nod from the government to set up its own retail outlets in the country, without any requirement of sourcing for two to three years. As per reports circling in media, both the government as well as Apple may agree on an arrangement which exempts the company from the local sourcing norms for at least two to three years. This will help Apple establish a strong network in the country as well as inflate its sales figures. As...