Police ask BookMyShow to prevent black-marketing of tickets ahead of Coldplay tour
The Hindu
Maharashtra police's cyber wing issues notice to BookMyShow for strict measures against ticket exploitation at Coldplay concert.
Maharashtra police's cyber wing has issued a notice to online ticketing website BookMyShow, asking it to implement strict measures including sale of name-based tickets for the concerts of British band 'Coldplay' in January and other shows.
The notice was issued by the Maharashtra Cyber to prevent exploitation of fans who buy tickets from online platforms, an official said on Wednesday (November 7, 2024).
There are increasing number of complaints across online forums and social media about problems faced in booking tickets of such high-profile concerts and events through online platforms, police said.
Many people reported unresponsive websites during critical booking period, police said, adding that it leads to black-marketing of tickets at exorbitant prices, sometimes as high as 10 times the original price.
The Maharashtra Cyber found that measures taken by the platforms to avoid such situations are insufficient, said the official.
A PIL has also been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events, in the backdrop of alleged foul play during the online tickets sale for Coldplay’s highly anticipated concert in Navi Mumbai in January 2025.
The PIL said there are several irregularities and illegalities during the sale of tickets for major events, such as concerts, live shows and so on.
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.
AIDSO leads protests against Karnataka's proposed school closures.
Mettur dam's water level is at 116.07 feet, with inflow at 4,270 cusecs and discharge at 999 cusecs.
Over 7.62 crore enumeration forms digitised in West Bengal, achieving 99.43% completion ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
CPI(M) to host 'Janadani' rally in Bengaluru on December 21, expecting over 30,000 participants advocating for alternative politics.
APCC chief Sharmila criticizes Andhra MPs for neglecting key state issues and unfulfilled bifurcation promises in Parliament.