General
No ads promoting online betting, Ministry issues advisory to media
Online betting ads on online and social media do not target the Indian audience; ‘Betting poses a significant financial, socio-economic risk for consumers’
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ASCI
Technology
Centre to develop framework to check fake reviews on E-Commerce websites
Department of Consumer Affairs holds meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues arising due to fake and deceptive online reviews
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Technology
Fake reviews on E-Commerce platforms under Centre’s radar
Department of Consumer Affairs to hold a meeting with E-Commerce entities and stakeholders to discuss magnitude of fake reviews and prepare a roadmap ahead
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General
ASCI guidelines on online gaming and fantasy sports
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory asking all private television broadcasters to follow guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) for advertisements relating to online gaming, fantasy sports, etc. […]