Key Points
As Google and Indian internet firms face off on billing, the government is seeking a long-term solution..
In the ongoing feud between Indian internet companies and Google over the latter's billing policies, the government is looking for a long-term solution, top lawmakers told ET on Monday.. In a huddle: On Monday, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and minister of state for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar met with representatives from Google and the startup community, a day after the tech giant expelled ten apps from its Play Store on March 1, citing non-compliance with its billing rules.. One of the people aware of the developments said the government is seeking a restoration of the status quo on this fractious issue, which is being reviewed by the Supreme Court and the Competition Commission of India, India's competition watchdog...
Reinstating apps: Ahead of Mondays meeting, Google restored the apps it had earlier delisted from its Play Store, including Info Edge India's Naukri, 99acres, Shiksha, People Interactive's Shaadi.com, and online dating platform TrulyMadly, among others...
Getting together: Top executives of major fintech and ecommerce firms that offer UPI payments are set to meet NPCI tomorrow to discuss ways to distribute UPI market share more evenly between multiple players..
Real money gaming companies operating online games such as poker, rummy and fantasy sports are experimenting with new models that discourage users from frequently withdrawing their money, seeking to minimise the impact of increased indirect tax and boost their earnings...
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