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  New research finds alarming link between streaming app ads and junk food intake by teenagers

  Health | May 14, 2024 20:09 IST

  New research reveals a concerning correlation between streaming app advertisements and increased junk food consumption among teenagers, highlighting the impact of targeted digital marketing on youth dietary habits. Know the implications for public health and advertising regulations.

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  Lok Sabha polls: 'Will use social media, not advertisement banners for campaigning', says Gadkari

  Maharashtra | October 21, 2023 17:27 IST

  Lok Sabha election 2024: Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he will reach out to people to seek votes and put his good work for the development ahead of them. Gadkari also mentioned that his family members are not his political heirs.

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  YouTube to bring 30-second non-skip ads to TVs

  Technology | May 19, 2023 17:23 IST

  The company said that running longer-form creative on the big screen aligns with advertisers' objectives, and allows for richer storytelling.

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  Netflix Update: Ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing- Report

  Technology | August 18, 2022 13:19 IST

  Netflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed during the Cannes Lions advertising festival that the future of the streaming giant will include ads.

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  Government issues new guidelines to curb 'misleading ads'; bans surrogate commercials

  India | June 11, 2022 12:05 IST

  The guidelines, notified by the consumer affairs ministry and that have come into force with immediate effect, also specify due diligence to be carried out while endorsing in advertisements.

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  Delhi government spends Rs 293 crore on advertisements during COVID pandemic

  India | February 26, 2022 8:37 IST

  The fiscal deficit for 2021-22 is estimated to be Rs 10,665 crore as per the Budget estimates for the year 2021-22.

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  Watch | Vijay Deverakonda's action avatar leaves netizens mind blown

  Celebrities | February 01, 2022 15:55 IST

  Vijay Deverakonda has replaced Superstar Mahesh Babu as the face of a popular soft drink brand. In a commercial shared recently, Vijay is looking all rustic and bruised up and is seen fighting off the bad guys on board a ship as he breaks free from captivity. 

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  'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign: Delhi government spent over Rs 10 crore on advertisements

  India | January 27, 2022 14:36 IST

  Under the campaign launched on Oct 16, 2020, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.

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  Indian government aims to block irresponsible crypto ads

  India | November 14, 2021 12:03 IST

  The crypto stakeholders and govt have reached a consensus that such advertisements are misleading youths and must be curbed.

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  Despite having so many good looking men, advertisers still hire women: Pak Minister

  World | November 07, 2021 23:41 IST

  Speaking to the media in Lahore, Pakistani minister Ashrafi further said that women should not be "unnecessarily featured in advertisements", adding that he is against such practices, the report said.

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  Government proposes 5-year jail for ads promoting magic remedies

  India | February 07, 2020 8:12 IST

  The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has proposed the draft amendment to the Drugs and magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1954), with a stringent punishment of a jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh for advertisements for magic remedies and drugs for fair skin, enhancing sexual performance, stammering, infertility in women, premature ageing and greying, increasing brain capacity among others.

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  AAP govt spent 4 times more than Congress on ads: RTI

  India | November 24, 2019 18:00 IST

  The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government had spent Rs 311.78 crore on advertisements between 2015 and 2019, on an average of Rs 77.94 crore annually, four times that of the Congress.

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  Pakistan bans advertisements featuring Indian artists

  World | August 15, 2019 23:55 IST

  Pakistan's electronic media watchdog has banned the airing of advertisements featuring Indian artists as part of the country's protest against India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  To increase earnings, Indian Railways to have advertisements run on freight trains

  India | June 27, 2019 13:36 IST

  The South Eastern Railway (SER) has awarded a contract under the "Branding on Wheels" scheme to Dalmia Cement for a period of five years for 300 BOXN wagons or five rakes.The wagons have an aluminium body on a steel underframe.

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  Why no condom ads between 6am to 10pm, Rajasthan HC asks Centre

  India | December 20, 2017 15:59 IST

  While the ministry’s order was called just an “advisory”, it warned that failure to comply would lead to “actions as per provisions of the rules.”

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  Sunny Leone: I love fast cars, sports bikes and gadgets

  Bollywood | September 21, 2017 15:59 IST

  Bollywood actress Sunny Leone, who is creating sensation with her condom ad these days, has confessed her extreme love for gadgets.

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  Centre frames new guidelines for online advertisements

  India | May 26, 2016 20:12 IST

  New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has framed new guidelines and criteria to empanel suitable agencies and fix rates for advertisements on websites, it was announced today. According to the new guidelines, only websites

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  No photo of politicians except President, PM and CJI in govt advertisements: SC

  Politics | May 13, 2015 19:14 IST

  New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday prohibited the use of photographs of political leaders, including ministers, in advertisements issued by the government and its agencies, saying that it leads to promotion of personality cult.The

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  In political ad war, radio channels emerge winner

  Politics | February 03, 2015 12:25 IST

  New Delhi: In the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, where political parties are spending crores on ads, top radio stations, including Radio Mirchi, Red FM, Big FM, and Radio City, seems to take a big pie

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  Provocative billboards distract drivers

  Lifestyle | January 12, 2015 9:43 IST

  Manila: Commercial billboards with erotic images and highly emotive words distract drivers and may consequently lead to road accidents, says a new study.A comprehensive study by the Metro Manila Development Authority found that "sexy" outdoor