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India plans to scrap digital ad tax to ease concerns of Google, Meta, Amazon
The government proposes to abolish the 6% equalisation levy on online services, including advertising, as part of amendments to the Finance Bill 2025.

Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:30 PM IST
Reuters |
Meta plans to charge European customers to not see ads on Instagram and Facebook
Meta currently estimates 258 million monthly Facebook users and 257 million Instagram users for the first half of the year in the EU.

Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:06 PM IST
The Secret Service hires Hollywood director for $2M Super Bowl ad; read more
The Secret Service’s recruitment numbers are so low, they hired a Hollywood director to create a $2 million Super Bowl ad for help but even that’s falling short

Updated on Feb 10, 2025 09:26 PM IST
When Katrina turned into a ballerina for Thalapathy Vijay 16 years ago; watch
Katrina Kaif and Thalapathy Vijay’s old advertisement, shot 16 years ago, has sent the internet into a frenzy. Check it out!

Published on Dec 31, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Deepika’s saree ad from her 20s goes viral, fans call it ‘innocent, wholesome’
Deepika Padukone’s old commercial, shot before her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om, is dropping jaws across the internet. Check it out

Published on Dec 22, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Remembering Zakir Hussain: When the maestro finally showed his face to the world
Remembering Zakir Hussain’s iconic 'Wah Taj' ad, where his tabla genius and humility made Indian advertising history.

Published on Dec 16, 2024 02:02 PM IST
Walking advertisement for delivery app in Bengaluru goes viral, internet divided
A photo of human billboards in Bengaluru for a delivery app has sparked a debate online over advertising.

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 09:34 PM IST
Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas ad receives backlash, company responds
One of the reasons people reacted so negatively to the ad was that Coca-Cola in the US is closely associated with the festive spirit

Published on Nov 28, 2024 10:53 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Prince Harry tells Jelly Roll he wants a butt tattoo in Invictus Games ad
The Duke of Sussex has teamed up with Jelly Roll for a hilarious advertisement for the 2025 Invictus Games

Published on Nov 22, 2024 02:05 AM IST
Sri Lankan airline's Ramayana ad earns praise: ‘Got goosebumps watching it’
The Sri Lankan airlines' advertisement promoting the Ramayana Trail has garnered praise for showcasing locations tied to the epic.

Updated on Nov 10, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Akshay Kumar’s anti-smoking ad pulled; netizens say ‘Mukesh and Nandu will..’
After reports of Akshay Kumar and Nandu’s iconic ad being discontinued surfaced on the internet, netizens paid tribute

Published on Oct 15, 2024 05:06 PM IST
CBFC pulls down Akshay Kumar's Nandu no smoking ad after 6 years: Report
CBFC has reportedly decided to pull down Akshay Kumar's anti-smoking advertisement from theaters after more than six years. Check out more details inside.

Published on Oct 15, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Bengaluru billboard's 3D advertising is 'next-level'. Watch viral video
The billboard, advertised by restaurant chain Bangalore Thindies, shows a man pouring out filter coffee and offering it to the public.

Published on Sep 29, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Google defends its ad tech as safe, says it rivals Meta, Amazon, TikTok
Google argued it has no legal obligation to make its ad tech work with competitors', and advertisers have many opportunities aside from purchasing website ads

Published on Sep 28, 2024 08:35 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Condoms are tested 'rigourously', says Mumbai founder after viral exchange with
The co-founder explained how a new manufacturer came to his office to drop off samples and later asked if he tried them.

Published on Aug 29, 2024 08:59 AM IST
BJP, AAP lock horns over removal of Kejriwal's photo from I-Day advertisement
The BJP and the AAP traded barbs on Thursday over removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's photo from an Independence Day advertisement.

Published on Aug 23, 2024 12:00 AM IST
PTI |
Lateral entry: Facing ally pressure, Centre asks UPSC to cancel advertisement
Lateral entry ad cancelled: Jitendra Singh writes to UPSC chairperson on cancelling the lateral entry advertisement as per directions of PM Modi.

Updated on Aug 20, 2024 03:17 PM IST
MP policewoman appears in coaching institute promo video in uniform; suspended
A viral video showing a woman constable promoting a coaching institute in uniform led to her suspension.

Updated on Aug 17, 2024 12:44 PM IST
SGPC clarification on ad justifying pardon to dera head raises brows
The written clarification submitted by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to Akal Takht regarding controversial ₹90 lakh advertisement which justified the pardon granted by the Sikh clergy at the highest Sikh temporal seat to Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2007 blasphemy case, has raised eyebrows

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Manu Bhaker manager to send legal notice to brands making ads without sponsoring
Brands including Bajaj Foods, LIC, and FIITJEE which don't sponsor Manu Bhaker, have been making congratulatory ads using her photos and videos

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 03:34 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
CLAT 2025 advertisement releasing on July 7, check details here
CNLU will likely be sharing details about the exam such as syllabus, application and counselling process in the advertisement.

Published on Jun 30, 2024 05:49 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi
LS polls: BJP sent highest number of political advertisements for EC approval
The BJP submitted nearly 517 applications to the poll body from March 13 till May 8.

Published on May 14, 2024 07:39 PM IST
PTI |
FIR against Marathi daily for MCC violation through ad
The advertisement, published on the front page of the Mumbai edition on May 5, suggested that ‘not voting for the BJP would lead to celebrations in Pakistan’

Updated on May 09, 2024 09:26 AM IST
1979 newspaper ad celebrating Bengaluru man travelling abroad sparks chatter
The old ad features an image of Prahllada Shetty, Director of Kohinoor Rolling Shutters & Engineering Works. He was going to UK, West Germany and other places.

Updated on Apr 11, 2024 07:32 AM IST
UP’s municipal corporations record an increase of ₹761.73 crore in revenue collection
An awareness campaign for taxpayers has been conducted to educate them about the importance of tax payments and how the funds are utilised by the municipal corporations to improve basic infrastructure and services in cities.

Published on Apr 02, 2024 10:56 PM IST
Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023
While Rahul Gandhi has been directed to appear on June 1 before the special court, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have been summoned to appear on April 29.

Updated on Mar 30, 2024 07:43 AM IST
Coovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru
Traffic marshal ran an ad agency, exchanged cards with man who was fined
After stopping a man for driving a vehicle without a PUC certificate, a traffic marshal who ran an advertising agency exchanged business cards with him.

Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Advert helps Delhi police catch three robbers
Based on the statement of the victim, the investigators checked more than 1,600 auto-rickshaws that carried the same advertisement

Updated on Feb 28, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Bhavna responds to Rashami Desai criticising her Ranveer Singh-Johnny Sins ad
Rashami Desai had criticised the ad, saying she 'felt it’s a humiliation to all the TV industry, and people who work in television'. Bhavna Chauhan has reacted.

Published on Feb 17, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Rasam ad in Karnataka slammed for being 'sexist,' sparks debate
A snapshot of the rasam ad was shared on X. Since being posted, it garnered a lot of attention.

Published on Jan 05, 2024 02:27 PM IST