India's competition watchdog has issued a final warning to Apple, threatening to proceed with an antitrust case after the company delayed responses for over a year. The case involves alleged abuse of position on the iOS app store.
Amazon announces appeal against Italian court's reduced antitrust fine, arguing it should pay nothing. The legal battle continues as regulator seeks original higher penalty.
Goa government introduces Jan Vishwas Bill to replace imprisonment for minor offenses with monetary penalties, aiming to boost trust-based governance and ease of doing business.
Second Innings Association questions legality of thousands of Chandigarh building misuse notices. UT Administration seeks to rationalize penalties amid concerns over statutory authority.
Elon Musk criticizes the Apple-Google AI partnership, calling it an 'unreasonable concentration of power' for Google. His comments come as his xAI competes with Google's Gemini.
Meta has excluded Italian phone numbers from its new WhatsApp policy banning third-party AI chatbots. This follows an interim order from Italy's antitrust authority.
Chandigarh Administration proposes amending Punjab Act to rationalise penalties for building violations, offering relief for over 5,000 pending cases. Read more.
Elon Musk's X Corp sues Sony, Universal & Warner for antitrust collusion over music licensing. Lawsuit alleges inflated rates & mass copyright takedowns. Full details inside.
Elon Musk's X Corp files a major antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers, alleging a conspiracy to inflate licensing fees. The platform claims it was forced to remove thousands of posts and suspend users.
China's Commerce Ministry has initiated a formal review of Meta's planned takeover of AI startup Manus, citing tech export controls and data security concerns. This move signals escalating regulatory scrutiny on cross-border tech deals. Read more for the
Meta's $2B Manus buy signals a wave of AI consolidation. Big Tech uses stealth deals to avoid regulators, thinning the herd of 40,000 startups. Explore the strategy.
A US judge permits Hewlett Packard Enterprise to continue integrating Juniper Networks, rejecting a bid by Democratic-led states to pause the deal over antitrust concerns. Read the full story.
CCI argues global turnover-based penalties deter MNC antitrust breaches. Apple fears a potential $38 billion fine in its ongoing legal battle. Delhi High Court hearing set for 27 January.
India's telecom regulator Trai recovered only ₹1.37 crore of ₹45 crore penalties in FY25, as operators challenge orders. Weak powers stall spam control and service quality improvements. Read more.
India's antitrust regulator has asked IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet & Akasa for fare data. This is part of a probe into whether IndiGo abused its dominant market position. Read the latest details.
The UAE replaces 22-year-old rules with a strict new federal law from 2026, aligning with CITES. It imposes fines up to AED 2 million and jail for illegal wildlife trade. Read more.
Steve Phelps, NASCAR's first commissioner, is leaving his role in Jan 2026. We look at his 20-year career, major deals, and the legal challenges of his final year. Read more.
India's competition watchdog finds 31 steel firms, including giants Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL, colluded on prices. 56 executives face liability. Read the full details and potential penalties.
The Competition Commission of India has found major steel producers, including Tata Steel and SAIL, guilty of antitrust violations. Discover the details and implications for the industry.
US President Donald Trump warns India of swift tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian crude imports. Indian exports face a 50% tariff, with half linked to Russian oil purchases. Explore the data and strategic dilemma.
India's vision of a developed economy by 2047 is at risk without a National Competition Policy. This key reform could boost GDP, spur innovation, and create fairer markets for all.
Women in Odisha's Ghoghar village impose strict fines and social boycott to combat liquor-related issues, demanding government action. Read their powerful story.
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
A federal judge permits a dozen US states to investigate the DOJ's approval of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. Key hearing set for March.
Haryana Chief Secretary orders immediate recovery of Rs 1.5 crore in RTI penalties from 57 SPIOs. The move aims to enforce accountability and uphold the Right to Information Act.
Read the explosive 2005 email exchange between Steve Jobs and Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen over employee poaching, a feud that led to a $415 million lawsuit settlement. Discover the long history of alliance and rivalry between Apple and Adobe.
Delhi Cabinet approves Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, decriminalising minor offences to ease business, daily life, and reduce court burden. Bill to be tabled in winter session.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
RBI levied ₹25.5 crore in fines on banks in 2025, with median penalty nearly halving. Experts cite consultative approach & better compliance. Read the full analysis.
Italy's antitrust watchdog orders Meta to suspend WhatsApp contract terms that could block rival AI chatbots. Meta calls the decision 'flawed' and vows to appeal. Read more on the EU's Big Tech crackdown.