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Pakistan's showbiz industry bodies and celebrities are opposing a proposal to eliminate taxes on foreign content, warning that such a move could lead to mass unemployment and undermine a decade of local drama rehabilitation.
Pakistan emerged as the largest buyer of US cotton for the second consecutive week, despite a sharp decline in domestic cotton and phutti prices during the Eidul Azha holidays, prompting industry bodies to urge government intervention.
Industry bodies in Karnataka have given a mixed response to the state's proposed overhaul of its liquor tax framework, with some calling the move a 'watershed moment' for the sector.
Industry associations have written to the Karnataka government expressing concerns over a lack of clarity regarding the schemes for which a welfare fee for gig workers would be used, and a disconnect between the Karnataka Act and the Centre’s Code on Social Security, 2020.
Music industry bodies have issued an open letter advocating for artists and songwriters to provide consent before signing any deals involving artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Modi has urged Indian citizens to conserve fuel and avoid buying gold for a year, citing a global crisis marked by an energy shock and dipping foreign exchange reserves. These calls for austerity are aimed at addressing India's economic challenges and have drawn political commentary.
India's Election Commission has reported the seizure of cash, liquor, and drugs, among other freebies, worth Rs 651 crore across four poll-bound states and one Union Territory.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called on music industry bodies to establish limits on the use of artificial intelligence to safeguard the rights and interests of creators.
An analysis explores the tug-of-war between different interest groups in shaping a country's budget, highlighting explicit lobbying by business groups and industry bodies.
Liquor industry bodies in Karnataka are flagging concerns over the state's proposed Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) excise plan, citing uneven impacts across different liquor categories and potential effects on consumer affordability.
Indian industry bodies have expressed alarm after diesel prices were hiked by Rs 22 per litre, calling for immediate government intervention to mitigate the economic impact.