in Media

1. Nav Times News- February 2025

2. ET NOW- January 2025

3. Patrika- January 2025

4. Energetica India- October 2023

5. The Times of India- June 2023

6. MediaNama- January 2023

7. TVJ- July 2022

8. Dainik Samachar- March 2022

9. The Quint- February 2022

10. The Hindu- November 2021

11. ORF Online- August 2021

12. The Week- August 2021

13. FII News- August 2021

14. Uni India- August 2021

15. KNN India- January 2021

16. The Quint- November 2020

17. The Economic Times- August 2020

18. Transfin- June 2020

19. AsianNGO- March 2020

    
    
    
    

Newsletters

1. NICI Newsletter December 2024 Link

Comments on Public Consultations

1. NICI (2024, September) NICI’s Counter Comments to Consultation Paper on Review of Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations (TCPR), 2012

2. NICI (2024, February) NICI’s Response Paper on Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem New Delhi, India

3. NICI (2024, January) NICI’s Response Paper on Consultation Paper overlooking Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting, and IT (ICT) Sectors

4. NICI (2023, December) NICI’s Response paper on the Consultation Paper on Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies

5. NICI (2023, December) NICI’s Response paper on the consultation paper on Pre-Consultation Paper on Inputs for Formulation of ''National Broadcasting Policy''

6. NICI (2023, October) NICI’s Response paper on the consultation paper overlooking the review of the regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services by TRAI

7. NICI (2023, September) NICI’s Response on the Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services dated 07.07.23

8. NICI (2023,August) NICI’s Response to TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector’

9. NICI (2023, January) NICI’s Feedback on Draft Amendments to the IT Rules 2021 in Relation to Online Gaming

10. NICI (2023, January) NICI’s Comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks

11. NICI. (2020, September 08). Letter to Chief Minister of Rajasthan

    An appeal initiated by NICI member, Bask Research Foundation and endorsed by NICI secretariat along with several other consumer groups to the Chief Minister Of Rajasthan. The appeal focuses on a fair distribution of electricity losses incurred because of the pandemic amongst generation, transmission and distribution companies.

12. NICI (2021, July 21) Letter to Anupam Mishra, Joint Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Department of Consumer Affairs

    An appeal to the Joint Secretary for Consumer Affairs to review the draft amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in light of the concerns expressed in the letter.

13. NICI. (2020, July 07). Letter to Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission for Power Curtailment.

    Letter to Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) for Power Curtailment; Consumer representation by Bask Research, NICI and others in relation to the use of power cuts by DISCOM for management of high-loss feeders. This representation seeks to bring to the attention of RERC violation of consumers' rights and violation of the 'Supply Code' and 'DISCOM Performance Standards rules.

14. NICI (2020, June) Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper No. 5/2020 on Framework for Technical Compliance of Conditional Access System (CAS) and Subscriber Management Systems (SMS) for Broadcasting and Cable Services

15. NICI (2020, June) Comments on Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020

    
    
    
    

Sectoral FACTSHEETS

1. NICI (2024, December) Factsheet on Social Media Policies of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

2. NICI (2024, December) Factsheet on EU AI Pact

3. NICI (2024, October) Factsheet on X's updated guidelines on Adult Content

4. NICI (2024, October) Factsheet on DigiYatra and Privacy Concerns: Navigating the Balance Between Innovation and Data Security

5. NICI (2024, October) Factsheet on Digital Agriculture Mission

6. NICI (2024, September) Factsheet on The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024

7. NICI (2024, September) Factsheet on YouTube’s Approach to Addressing Misinformation: A Deep Dive

8. NICI (2024, September) Factsheet on Meta's new tools designed to combat sextortion

9. NICI (2024, September) Factsheet on Comprehensive EU Regulatory Overhaul Impacting Big Tech_ GDPR, DSA, and DMA

10. NICI (2024, August) Factsheet on Regulating Misleading Ads by Coaching Centres: CCPA Draft Guidelines

11. NICI (2024, June) Factsheet on Telecommunications Act, 2023

12. NICI (2024, February) Factsheet on Technology Policies in India's Interim Budget Include Revisions and Amendments that Impact the Tech Sector

13. NICI (2021, September) Factsheet on RBI Regulation on Recurring Payments

14. NICI (2021, August) Factsheet on Online Gaming in India

15. NICI (2021, July) Factsheet on Draft Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020

16. NICI (2021, June) Factsheet on Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code 2021

17. NICI (2020, May) New Consumer Protection: Issues and Approaches - Idea Note

    
    
    
    

op-eds

1. Tech Policy: An Analysis of Election Manifestos

2. A Summary of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

3. Uprooting fake review requires action against review brokers

4. Ten Ways Focusing on Investments Can Create Better Jobs

5. Citizen Welfare in India Needs Rules-Based Internet Governance

6. Multilateral cooperation will be the cornerstone of internet economy

7. How to Revive the TV Sector in India through Regulatory Revaluation

other publications

SECTORS

I. Media & Entertainment

1. Tiwari, M. (2020, May 11). Time For Media Industry To Correct Revenue Models And Reclaim Autonomy. OUTLOOK.com

2. India Brand Equity Foundation. (2020, January). Media and Entertainment Industry. IBEF.org

3. Kathuria, R. (2019, September 19). TRAI gets it wrong: Bundling beneficial for both consumers, producers. FINANCIALEXPRESS.com

4. KPMG. (2019, August). India's Digital Future: Mass of Niches. KPMG in India's Media and Entertainment Report 2019. ASSETS.kpmg

5. ICRIER. (2019, March 18). An Analysis of Competition and Regulatory Intervention in India’s Television Distribution and Broadcasting Services. ICRIER.org

6. Naik, A. B. (2018). TRAI Tariff Orders – Effect on Broadcasting Sector. The Indian Journal of Law and Technology, 13(2). IJLT.in

II. Power & Energy

1. Ministry of Power, Government of India. (2020, April 17). Draft for discussion; The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020; A Bill further to amend the Electricity Act, 2003. POWERMIN.nic.in

2. Ministry of Power, Government of India. (2020, April 18). Draft Amendment in the Electricity Act, 2003 to Introduce key Reforms in the Power Sector. PIB.gov.in

3. Grover, S., & Gothwal, A. (2020, April 28). Electricity Act proposed amendments are good but much more needed for reforms. ENERGYWORLD.com

III. Emerging Tech

1. Nair, A., Theo, D., Sen, S. (2024, December) “Generative AI and the Future of Work in India: Imagining Possible and Desirable Futures”. FES India & Digital Futures Lab.

2. Bahree, M. (Issue No. 006, 2021, January). “Moderating Social Media in India: User-Generated Content in an Era of Viral False News, Disinformation and Hate Speech.” Esya Centre.

3. Giridhar, A. (Issue No. 205, 2021 February). “Database Regulation: Examining Existing Approaches and Considerations for India.” Esya Centre

IV. Miscellaneous

1. Tiwari, R. (2020, July 10). Consumer Affairs Min Orders Cos to Strictly Follow Labelling Norms. The Economic Times. [PDF]

2. Gaur, V. (2020, July 10). Laying the perfect pitch: There is a need to recognise and regulate eSports in India. Financial Express.