SPNI picks up media rights of DP World Tour Golf tourney

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has entered into an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DP World Tour, acquiring television and digital media rights for three seasons from 2026 to 2028. The agreement strengthens SPNI’s sports portfolio and reinforces its focus on bringing premium international sporting events to audiences across the Indian subcontinent.

NDTV hosts key Davos dialogue on India’s AI, semiconductor roadmap

NDTV set the tone for the upcoming Ind.AI Summit with a high-impact technology dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, bringing together Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Information & Broadcasting, and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna.

NatGeo celebrates 138 years with ‘Stories That Spark Wonder’ campaign

National Geographic has marked its 138th anniversary with the launch of a new brand campaign titled ‘Stories That Spark Wonder’, reflecting on the enduring impact of storytelling that goes beyond showing the world to helping audiences understand it.

Tata Play Binge launches ‘Shots’, a new hub for mobile-first micro-dramas

Tata Play Binge has expanded its content offering with the launch of ‘Shots’, a new destination dedicated to mobile-only, vertical micro-dramas designed for quick and immersive viewing.

Vishal Bhardwaj makes light of Nana’s walkout from film promotion

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Wednesday offered a candid and characteristically wry explanation for Nana Patekar’s absence from the trailer launch of ‘O Romeo’, after the veteran actor chose to leave the venue due to a prolonged delay.

Pocket FM appoints former Meta scientist Vasu Sharma as  Head of AI

Audio series platform Pocket FM has appointed Vasu Sharma, a former AI scientist at Meta, as its new Head of Artificial Intelligence, strengthening the company’s focus on building advanced AI-driven storytelling and content creation capabilities.

CNBC-TV18 completes 21 years of exclusive Davos coverage at WEF 2026

CNBC-TV18 has marked its 21st consecutive year of on-ground and exclusive coverage from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos-Klosters, reinforcing its long-standing position as India’s leading destination for global business and policy discourse.

Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell reunite for ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’

Longtime collaborators Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are set to reunite once again, this time venturing into the world of horror comedy with a new feature titled ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’. The film will see the popular duo return not only as lead actors but also as producers, marking another chapter in their decades-long creative partnership.

BIG FM launches weekly digital series ‘The Scroll Report’

BIG FM, India’s largest single-brand radio network, has unveiled ‘The Scroll Report’, a new weekly digital series aimed at making sense of what the internet is obsessing over each week. Hosted by RJ Krutika, the show brings together the most talked-about moments from the online world, ranging from viral reels and trending memes to creator breakthroughs, celebrity buzz

Apple Pay likely to enter India by end-2026

Apple Inc.’s digital payments service Apple Pay is expected to make its debut in India by late 2026, as the company looks to strengthen its ecosystem play in one of its fastest-growing markets. The move is aligned with Apple’s broader expansion strategy in the country, supported by rising  iPhone shipments and increasing demand for premium devices.

Netflix Korea unveils emotion-led, genre-rich content slate for 2026

Netflix has lifted the curtain on its Korea content slate for 2026, outlining an ambitious year packed with romance, thrillers, reality shows, comedies and genre-bending stories designed to reflect every emotion of everyday life.

Pocket FM brings 36 Marvel audio series to Indian listeners

Pocket FM has expanded its content library with the launch of 36 exclusive Marvel audio story titles in India, marking a significant collaboration with Disney Publishing APAC. The partnership brings some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes, including ‘Spider-Man’, The Avengers and Wolverine

WBD rolls out Republic Day programming slate across kids’ channels

Warner Bros. Discovery is ushering in the new year with a vibrant line-up of action-packed and adventurous programming across Cartoon Network, POGO and Discovery Kids, marking Republic Day with special content curated for children and families.

Netflix plans app revamp to drive daily engagement

Netflix is preparing a significant redesign of its app as it looks to deepen daily user engagement and compete more directly with social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The move signals a shift in how the streaming giant wants audiences to interact with its platform, going beyond binge-watching to becoming a more habitual, everyday destination.

‘Elle’ to debut on Prime Video on July 1

Prime Video has announced that ‘Elle’, the much-anticipated prequel series to the popular ‘Legally Blonde’ franchise, will premiere on July 1, streaming exclusively on the platform across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Even before its debut, the coming-of-age series has secured an early renewal for a second season, signalling strong confidence in the project.