Meta pushes back against Karnataka SM ban for kids under 16

As Karnataka announced a social media ban for children below 16 years, Meta yesterday cautioned that governments considering such restrictions should be careful not to push teens towards less safe, unregulated sites or logged-out experiences that lack key protection.

Govt orders 4-week suspension of news channel TRPs

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to immediately suspend the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news television channels for a period of four weeks. 

India–England T20 WC semi-final sets global streaming record on JioHotstar

The semi-final clash between India national cricket team and England national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set a new global benchmark for digital sports viewership, with record-breaking numbers on JioHotstar.

MRSI honours top researchers at 7th Golden Key Awards in Mumbai

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) celebrated excellence in the research and insights industry at the 7th edition of the Golden Key Awards held in Mumbai on March 6.

Ranveer’s fierce dual roles in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ trailer

The much-awaited trailer of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has finally been unveiled, offering a glimpse into what promises to be one of the biggest action spectacles of the year.

News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 to honour cinema, OTT stars

The Indian entertainment industry is gearing up for a major celebration as the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 is set to take place on March 7 in Mumbai. Organised by Network18 Group, the awards aim to honour outstanding achievements across cinema and OTT, recognising films, web series, performances

Business Today Golf wraps 26th edition with grand Mumbai finale

The 26th edition of Business Today Golf, one of India’s most prominent corporate golfing platforms, concluded with a grand finale tee-off in Mumbai on March 6, bringing together leading business figures, champions and distinguished guests for an evening that celebrated competition, camaraderie and leadership on the fairway.

JioHotstar unveils trailer of drama on marital rape ‘Chiraiya’

Streaming platform JioHotstar has released the trailer of its upcoming series ‘Chiraiya, a social drama that aims to spark conversations around the sensitive and often unspoken issue of marital rape in India.

ET NOW, sibling Swadesh launch ‘She Leads The Future’

Business news channel ET NOW along with ET NOW Swadesh has announced a special Women’s Day March 8 programming initiative titled ‘She Leads The Future’, aimed at examining the growing influence of women in shaping India’s economic trajectory.

PlayboxTV names industry veteran Tariq Malik as CBO

PlayboxTV, India’s leading OTT aggregation and digital entertainment platform, yesterday announced an addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer (CBO) as the platform continues to disrupt the streaming landscape through aggressive expansion and high-level strategic innovation.

‘Subedaar’ shines at Times Square as Anil Kapoor’s drama goes global

The recently released Prime original film ‘Subedaar’ has taken Indian storytelling to a global stage with a striking showcase at Times Square.

Prime Video greenlights sequel to ‘Love Me Love Me’

Global streaming service Prime Video has announced a sequel to its young-adult romance film ‘Love Me Love Me’, with the new installment titled ‘Love Me Love Me 2’. The upcoming film will continue the story from the first movie, which debuted earlier this year and is based on author Stefania S.’s bestselling novel series that has amassed millions of reads on Wattpad.

WhatsApp working on ‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new optional subscription service called ‘WhatsApp Plus’, aimed at offering enhanced customization and advanced chat management features for power users. The premium tier is currently under development for both Android and iOS platforms and could signal the messaging platform’s gradual move toward a freemium model.

‘Bhaskar Bose’ returns as MnM Talkies revives hit detective podcast

MnM Talkies has officially revived its award-winning audio detective series ‘Bhaskar Bose’, bringing back one of India’s most popular fictional investigators after a three-year hiatus. The new season, titled ‘Bhaskar Bose: He’s Here – Part 1’, recently premiered on Spotify.

Arjun Rampal to star in Shailesh Verma’s upcoming family drama

Actor Arjun Rampal is set to headline an upcoming untitled film to be directed by writer-filmmaker Shailesh Verma. The project will mark the first collaboration between the actor and the director and is expected to bring a blend of emotional storytelling and social messaging to the big screen.

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ to hit Indian theatres on March 26

The upcoming science fiction film ‘Project Hail Mary’, starring Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling in the lead role, is set to release in theatres across India on March 26. The much-anticipated film is expected to attract strong interest among sci-fi fans and moviegoers with its large-scale theatrical rollout.