X Corp Sues Major Music Publishers in Antitrust Battle
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.
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X Corp Sues Music Publishers Over Alleged Antitrust Conspiracy
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 Halts Meta's Manus AI Acquisition, Launches Probe
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
Big Tech's AI Consolidation: Meta, Nvidia Gobble Startups
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.
Delhi extends deadline for school fee regulation panels
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
Judge Allows HPE-Juniper Integration Amid Antitrust Challenge
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.
Delhi HC: No Stay on New Private School Fee Law
Delhi High Court refuses to stay new fee regulation law for private schools but extends deadlines. Committees must be formed by Jan 20. Key details inside.
CCI Defends Global Turnover Fines, Opposes Apple's Challenge
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.
CCI Seeks Airline Fare Data in IndiGo Antitrust Probe
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.
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps Steps Down in 2026
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.
Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL breached antitrust law: CCI probe
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.
CCI: Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL Breached Competition Law
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.
Why India's Economy Needs a National Competition Policy
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.
Judge allows states to probe HPE-Juniper $14B deal approval
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.
Jobs vs Adobe: The 2005 No-Poaching Email War
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.
India's Digital Regulation Gap: Impact on Consumers
With no law to regulate digital services, what does India's regulatory gap mean for competition and your digital rights? Mozilla explains the need for tailored rules.
Italy's AGCM Orders Meta to Suspend WhatsApp AI Terms
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.
Dana White Must Testify in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit
UFC boss Dana White has been ordered to testify under oath in a major antitrust lawsuit. The case, led by ex-fighter Misha Cirkunov, could reshape fighter contracts. Read the latest developments.
Delhi Schools Get Jan 10 Deadline for Fee Panels
Delhi's Directorate of Education mandates all private schools to set up School Level Fee Regulation Committees by January 10, 2026. This historic move under a new law gives parents a direct say in fee hikes.
Delhi Govt Rolls Out New Fee Regulation for Private Schools
The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.
Apple Settles Brazil Antitrust Case, Opens iOS Ecosystem
Apple agrees to allow alternative app stores and external payments on iOS in Brazil, settling a 3-year probe. Tech giant faces $27M fines for non-compliance. Details inside.
Apple to allow third-party app stores in Brazil from 2026
Apple agrees to open iOS to third-party app stores in Brazil from 2026, settling a long antitrust battle. Could India's CCI push for similar changes? Read the full analysis.
CCI Reviews Antitrust Allegations Against IndiGo
India's competition regulator is investigating IndiGo for alleged abuse of dominant position after mass flight cancellations caused a nationwide aviation crisis. Read the full details.
CCI Probes IndiGo for Abuse of Dominance After Cancellations
India's antitrust watchdog CCI will investigate IndiGo for potential abuse of dominance following massive flight disruptions. The airline cancelled nearly 5,000 flights this month. Read the full story.
Trump Raises Alarm on Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal
US President Donald Trump voices market dominance worries over Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., hinting at White House involvement in the decision. Read the full story.
IndiGo's Flight Chaos Demands Antitrust Scrutiny, Sector Overhaul
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations stranded passengers, spiked fares, and revealed regulatory weakness. This editorial calls for antitrust action, market reforms, and a push for a domestic aircraft program to break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.
Trump Raises Antitrust Concerns Over Netflix-Warner Deal
President Donald Trump signals possible government resistance to Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., citing major market share concerns. Read the latest on the deal's future.
Trump to Step In on Netflix-Warner Bros Antitrust Review
US President Donald Trump raises antitrust concerns over Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing combined market share exceeding 30%. He vows personal involvement in the review process.
Netflix-Warner Bros Deal Faces DOJ Antitrust Probe
Netflix's landmark deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery studios faces intense regulatory scrutiny from the US Justice Department and global critics. Will this streaming mega-merger pass the antitrust test?
Judge Orders Google to Renegotiate Default Deals Yearly
A US federal judge has ruled Google must renegotiate its default search and AI contracts annually, a major blow to its dominance. This could reshape competition in search and AI markets.
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