MIB extends by 4 weeks news channels’ TRPs by BARC India

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India to immediately withhold the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news TV

Global content piracy new face of mafia; 67% Indians know link: Report

A new report by the US-based Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) and IP House warns that global piracy networks have evolved into a sophisticated, borderless form of organized crime, mirroring and in some cases refining traditional criminal syndicates in scale, structure, and operations.

Flamboyant founder of CNN, philanthropist Ted Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported yesterday citing a press release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.

Crime drama ‘Inspector Avinash’ S2 premieres May15 on JioHotstar

Streaming service JioHotstar yesterday announced that the second season of ‘Inspector Avinash’, featuring Randeep Hooda in the lead, will be released on its platform on May 15.

Disney exceeds forecasts; Jan-Mar ’26 quarter revenues $25.2bn

Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street’s quarterly earnings estimates yesterday as streaming and theme park revenue rose, and new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro reiterated that the company expected growth to accelerate in the second half of the fiscal ‌year.

Ex-CEO Prasar Bharati Shashi Vempati named CBFC chief

The Indian Government yesterday announced that Shashi Shekhar Vempati will be the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), succeeding Prasoon Joshi who was named last week national broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s chief.

TRAI extends submission date for satcom spectrum consultations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday extended the submission date for consultation on ‘Framework for Satellite Communication Network

Ashutosh Gowariker to direct docu-drama ‘Temple Raiders’

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to helm a new four-part docu-drama series titled ‘Temple Raiders’, which will delve into the theft and global trafficking of India’s sacred temple artefacts.

Kareena, Salman team up for Raj-DK’s next film, a love story

After a brief gap from the big screen, Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to return with a new film alongside Salman Khan, in a project directed by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., popularly known as Raj-DK.

Lakshvir Singh pushed limits training as hockey player for ‘Lukkhe’

After drawing attention for his performance in ‘Paatal Lok’, actor Lakshvir Singh is set to return with a far more intense and physically demanding role in ‘Lukkhe’

AAAI to mark 80 years, brings industry together on May 19

The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) is set to celebrate a significant milestone as it completes 80 years on May 19, 2026.