WAVES OTT tops 10mn users; aims to double base by Mar ’27

WAVES OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, has crossed one crore (10 million) registered users, achieving the milestone less than two years after its launch in November 2024, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).

Dish TV appoints Balveer Singh as Compliance Officer

Dish TV India Limited has strengthened its regulatory compliance and corporate governance structure by appointing a new Compliance Officer and empowering senior executives to oversee material disclosures under SEBI regulations.

Network18 strengthens position as India’s leading digital news network

Network18 has reinforced its standing as India’s leading digital news network, continuing to dominate across multiple news categories including business, English, Hindi, and regional news. Backed by a portfolio of prominent media brands, the network has maintained strong audience engagement and viewership across digital platforms.

Zee names Aayush Khanna VP of Programming

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has appointed media industry veteran Aayush Khanna as Vice President of Programming, a move that comes as the company gears up for its coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India.

11 brands partner JioHotstar for ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ digital premiere

The digital premiere of ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ is set to become one of the biggest streaming events of the year, with JioHotstar bringing together 50 brand associations, including 11 marquee sponsors, for the film’s exclusive launch on June 4.

Netflix launches dedicated global hub for book-to-screen fans

Netflix has launched a dedicated global hub for viewers who enjoy discovering films and series adapted from books, bringing together book-inspired titles in a single destination on the streaming platform, the company said yesterday.

‘MTV Splitsvilla X6’ crosses 260mn watch-time hours on JioHotstar

‘MTV Splitsvilla X6’ has concluded its run as the biggest season in the franchise’s history, registering more than 260 million watch-time hours on JioHotstar and reinforcing its position as one of India’s most popular youth entertainment properties.

Quick TV unveils new micro-drama lineup for June

Quick TV, the micro-drama platform backed by ShareChat and Moj, has announced a fresh slate of original shows for June, expanding its catalogue of short-form entertainment with stories spanning romance, suspense, action and mystery.

UP Tak hosts ‘Viksit UP Baithak’ in Kanpur

Kanpur witnessed a gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians and cultural personalities as UP Tak hosted the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, ‘Viksit UP Baithak’, aimed at fostering meaningful discussions on Uttar Pradesh’s development journey and future growth opportunities.

AdLift’s Tesseract adds Claude AI integration, AI traffic analytics

AdLift’s AI Search Visibility platform, Tesseract, has announced the launch of two major product enhancements—Claude AI Integration and AI Traffic Analytics—aimed at helping brands better understand how artificial intelligence platforms are referencing, recommending, and driving traffic to their digital properties.

Utopai Studios launches PAI 2.0 to advance AI-powered filmmaking

Utopai Studios has unveiled PAI 2.0, the latest version of its cinematic storytelling AI system, marking a major step forward in the company’s vision of building AI-native tools for filmmakers, creators and professional production teams.

Kendrick to direct screen version of ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’

Hollywood actor Anna Kendrick is set to return to the director’s chair with Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’, the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Kendrick will direct the feature film adaptation of the widely popular novel, which has developed a massive global fan following since its release.

Meta expands globally teen controls on Insta, FB, messenger

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said yesterday, as social ‌media platforms face growing scrutiny about child health and safety.

S8UL duo qualify for Asian Games 2026 Esports events

S8UL Esports athletes Gurashish Singh and Prateek Bhaunt have qualified to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games after emerging victorious in their respective categories at the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2026.

‘Cocktail 2’ trailer promises love, friendship and heartbreak

The makers of ‘Cocktail 2’ unveiled the film’s trailer on Tuesday, offering audiences a glimpse into a modern tale of friendship, romance and emotional conflict. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, the film is set to hit theatres on June 19.