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Delhi HC directs Google to suspend HappyEasyGo’s ad account
New Delhi: The Delhi high court has directed Google to suspend an advertising account of travel booking website HappyEasyGo on its Ad Words programme, where companies bid for keywords to appear on top of search results.
The directive was passed by a single judge bench of justice Jayant Nath on two contempt petitions filed by MakeMyTrip (MMT) against HappyEasyGo (HEG) in the last two months, reported Live Law.
The plea was filed for acting against a prior order which had restrained HEG from bidding for, adopting and using any of MMT's word marks or deceptive variants thereof, as an ad word through Google's Ad Word Programme.
MakeMyTrip had sought to stop HEG from using MMT-related keywords to appear on top of search results.
MMT recently pursued fresh contempt notices against HEG, alleging that it was still using MMT-related keywords despite the order dated 30 May 2018, in which the restraining directives were passed in MMT's favour.
MakeMyTrip had first moved the high court in 2018 stating that the website of HappyGoEasy, who also engaged in the business of online booking and selling of air tickets, appeared in the sponsored links section of the search engine when search was conducted for the mark “makemytrip”.
According to a report in Bar & Bench, the court also issued directions for service of bailable warrants against directors Rajesh Kumar Dathik and Neelam Rani, in order to secure their presence before the court on the next date of hearing.
Google Ad Words are a key revenue source for the search giant where companies bid for certain keywords to appear on top of search results. This includes keywords like the name of popular platforms like MMT.
In recent times, several companies have expressed concerns over the Ad Words programme. MMT has a similar litigation going on against rival EaseMyTrip as well.
The matter will next be heard on 7 April.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
