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Prasoon Joshi, a renowned lyricist and communications expert, has been appointed as the new chairman of Prasar Bharati, filling a crucial leadership gap. His extensive experience in advertising, cinema, and public communication is expected to bring fresh energy and a creative voice to the public broadcaster as it embraces digital transformation and evolving audience tastes.

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has revised its quarterly progress report formats for builders, allowing hard-copy submissions for offline-registered projects. These changes, effective from June 2026, aim to enhance transparency and compliance by making disclosures outcome-oriented and capturing detailed project advancement beyond basic construction.

A research firm urged the RBI to reject Tata Sons' bid to surrender its financial license, calling it a tactic to avoid mandatory listing. The firm argued the application is invalid due to past RBI directives and an expired listing deadline. Without a listing, Tata Sons would escape SEBI's oversight, leaving crucial group transactions and capital allocation opaque to investors.

India's new online gaming framework adopts a light-touch approach for most platforms, making registration non-mandatory. However, it tightens oversight on online money games, involving banks in enforcement and introducing risk-based filters. User protection, including age verification, is a core component, with a new authority overseeing the sector.

Computer scientist Adam Back, whose work influenced Bitcoin's design, repeatedly denies being Satoshi Nakamoto. He believes the founder's anonymity has been crucial for Bitcoin's growth, preventing single-point capture and fostering its perception as a digital commodity. Back views Bitcoin's current institutional adoption, including ETFs, as a positive, decentralized evolution.

Former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Rajath Kishan apologized after a video of an alleged explosive bike stunt went viral, sparking widespread backlash. Critics condemned the act as dangerous and irresponsible, raising concerns about public safety and the promotion of reckless behavior. The incident has reignited a debate on digital responsibility for influencers.

New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez criticized Meta's threat to block platforms over child safety laws, calling it a "PR stunt" and accusing the company of prioritizing profit over protecting children. The state is seeking significant platform changes for minors, including stricter age verification and content restrictions, in an upcoming bench trial.