CCI has passed an interim detailed order on 07th Jan 22, directing the Director General to conduct an Enquiry on the basis of complaint filed by DNPA alleging the abuse of dominance by google and submit the enquiry report to CCI within 60 Days of receipt of their order.
DNPA is an organisation of the digital arms of leading media companies of the country, representing both print and television entities.
The initiative was taken after the I&B minister reiterated the need to have an independent association to curb online fake news Not a single new-age media company with a special focus on digital is part of the founding team Besides taking self-regulatory measures, the DNPA will work with the government and other associations to promote the digital ecosystem