Canva Outage Disrupts Users as Wikipedia Sees 8% Traffic Drop Due to AI and Video Shift While ZEEL Urges TRAI for Complete Broadcaster Audit Rights

Canva, a popular photo editing platform, is currently facing significant technical issues in India. Many users report server errors that hinder their access to the main website and related functionalities. Others who can connect to the platform are unable to download images. Canva acknowledged the situation on social media, assuring users that they are working on a solution and offering an updates page.

Wikipedia Experiences 8% Decline in Traffic

Wikipedia, known for its reliable, community-driven knowledge, is witnessing an 8% decrease in human traffic compared to the previous year. The Wikimedia Foundation attributes this decline to the increasing prevalence of AI search tools and social video platforms. A recent blog entry highlighted that much of the apparent traffic spike during May and June was influenced by bots bypassing detection. After rectifying this data, the actual drop in human visits became evident.

ZEEL Advocates for Enhanced Broadcaster Audit Rights

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for substantial regulatory reforms. In a submission made on October 14, 2025, ZEEL called for improved audit rights for broadcasters and transparency in infrastructure sharing processes. These changes are sought in response to ongoing regulatory challenges in the broadcasting sector.

Support for Bengaluru Infrastructure Concerns

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka has expressed solidarity with Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. Her remarks regarding the worsening infrastructure in Bengaluru have sparked political controversy. Goenka criticized local politicians for reacting defensively instead of addressing the actual issues raised by Shaw.

Mercedes-Benz India Sets Ambitious Goals

Mercedes-Benz India is optimistic about achieving its “best-ever” festive season. Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer attributes this expected success to the impacts of GST 2.0 reform, which has enhanced consumer spending during the festive period. The company plans to increase advertising expenditures by 25% to capitalize on consumer enthusiasm, particularly for luxury models like the S-Class and AMG G63.

• Canva: Outage affecting users in India, unable to access or download content.
• Wikipedia: 8% drop in human traffic due to AI search and social video influence.
• ZEEL: Calls for stronger broadcaster audit rights with TRAI.
• Harsh Goenka: Supports Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s comments on Bengaluru infrastructure.
• Mercedes-Benz India: Anticipates increased festive sales with 25% higher ad spending.