TV channels steady, DTH shrinks; telecom, b’band subs up Jan-Mar quarter

India’s Rs. 2.78 trillion media and entertainment sector presented a mixed picture in the January-March 2026 quarter with the pay DTH subscriber base declining, while private FM radio expanded its footprint and satellite

Kayhan Ent launches ‘Smart KidZ’ on ZEE5 Kidz

Kayhan Entertainment has announced the launch of its new animated edutainment intellectual property (IP), ‘Smart KidZ’, exclusively on ZEE5 Kidz.

NDTV.com tops Comscore news rankings for fifth straight month

NDTV.com has retained its position as the most-visited English news website in India for the fifth consecutive month, according to the latest Comscore rankings for May 2026.

After TV series, Netflix snags rights for ‘Sesame Street’ movie

Streaming platform Netflix has acquired the film rights to the children’s educational television show ‘Sesame Street’.

News18 India honours Bharat’s changemakers at Amrit Ratna 2026

News18 India hosted the fourth edition of its flagship event, ‘Amrit Ratna 2026’, in the national capital, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders

Prime Video drops trailer of ‘Alliance’

Prime Video has unveiled the trailer of its upcoming reality series ‘Alliance’, offering viewers a glimpse into a high-stakes competition where trust, strategy, and survival take centre stage.

Tata Play launches ad-free Tamil TV service featuring popular classic shows

Tata Play has expanded its value-added services portfolio with the launch of Tata Play Tamil TV, a dedicated ad-free entertainment service that brings back some of Tamil television’s most popular and memorable shows.

Gaming co. KRAFTON India invests in BITKRAFT’s global fund

Gaming company KRAFTON India has announced a strategic investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of India’s gaming and startup ecosystem.

UK MP Farage holds forth on British politics on CNN-News18

Reform United Kingdom leader and Member of Parliament Nigel Farage shared his views on some of the biggest political issues facing the United Kingdom in an exclusive interview with Rahul Shivshankar on CNN-News18.

Community screening of FIFA WC in Kerala to be licence fee free

Kerala Sports Minister O J Janeesh yesterday said football fans, clubs and community organisations would be able to organise non-commercial public screenings of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Mathrubhumi rolls out multi-platform FIFA World Cup campaign

With the FIFA World Cup capturing the attention of football fans across the globe, Mathrubhumi Group has launched a series of initiatives across its print, digital, television, radio, and magazine platforms

Animation film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ gets big on-ground launch

The upcoming animated feature film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ has set a new benchmark in the Indian animation industry with what its makers describe as the largest physical launch campaign ever undertaken for an animation film in the country.

‘Baby Do Die Do’ trailer unveils Huma’s assassin character

Actor Huma Qureshi has impressed fans with the trailer of her upcoming film ‘Baby Do Die Do’, where she takes on the challenging role of a deaf and mute assassin.

Instagram expands TV App to Samsung TVs

Instagram has expanded its TV app to Samsung Smart TVs, marking a bigger push into the living room entertainment space. the app now supports Samsung TV models from 2020 and newer, and is currently available only in the United States.

On ‘Tum Ho Naa’, Shinjini Kulkarni dwells on carrying Pt. Birju Maharaj legacy

Renowned Kathak exponent Shinjini Kulkarni, granddaughter of legendary Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj, shared an emotional and deeply personal account of carrying forward one of India’s most celebrated artistic legacies in the upcoming episode of ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’.

Warner Bros developing new ‘Powerpuff Girls’ animated movie

Warner Bros is reportedly working on a new animated feature film based on the popular series ‘The Powerpuff Girls’.

JioSaavn launches ‘Music Profile’ feature

JioSaavn, India’s leading audio streaming platform, has launched a new feature called ‘Music Profile’ to make music listening more personalized and engaging.

Planetcast appoints Kaushal Nanavati as SVP for Sales & Business Development

Planetcast Media Services has appointed media industry veteran Kaushal Nanavati as Senior Vice President – Sales & Business Development (Domestic

Sony MAX celebrates 25 years of Aamir Khan productions

Sony MAX has announced a special one-day programming event to mark 25 years of Aamir Khan productions. the celebration will take place on 28 June

GTPL Hathway acquires ACT group cable TV business

GTPL Hathway Limited has announced the acquisition of the cable television business of seven companies belonging to ACT Group in a Rs36.23 crore deal, marking a key move to strengthen its presence in the cable TV sector.