MIB reportedly asks BARC to waive fees for news channels during TRP suspension
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has reportedly directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) not to charge subscription fees from news broadcasters during the ongoing suspension of television ratings, offering temporary relief to channels operating without access to audience measurement data.
Senior journalist and television anchor Rubika Liyaquat is set to join Times Now Navbharat following her recent departure from News18 India, according to industry sources. She is expected to take up her new role with the Hindi news channel on June 11, 2026.
ZEE5 has appointed Tejkarran Singh Bajaj as its India Business Head, marking a significant leadership move for the streaming platform as it looks to strengthen its position in the highly competitive OTT market.
Two very different films released on OTT platforms on June 4 have collectively attracted over 9 million viewers within their first 24 hours, highlighting the growing diversity of audience preferences across streaming services.
Paramount Skydance Corp. is prepared , if necessary, to divest some children’s TV network assets to help win European Union approval of its $110 billion bid for Warner Bros.
Popular TV actor Rithvik Dhanjani, who will be seen as a contestant on ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’, believes doing reality TV does not overshadow his acting career. The actor has worked across daily soaps like ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani’, and participated as a contestant in reality shows like ‘Nach Baliye 6’ and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 8’.
Netflix Inc. is using AI to help customers cut through the noise of content overload, said Elizabeth Stone, the streaming service’s chief product and technology officer, according to a Bloomberg report.
COLORS has expanded its fiction lineup with the launch of ‘Bareilly Ke Bacchan’, a family dramedy that brings together humour,
Prime Video has announced June 12 as the exclusive worldwide streaming premiere date for ‘Karuppu’, the Tamil fantasy action drama that emerged as the biggest Tamil box-office blockbuster of the year.
S8UL Esports has secured qualification for the Apex Legends tournament at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, marking the fourth title in which the organisation has officially qualified for the prestigious global esports event.
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari has endorsed Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks regarding the future of the Narendra Modi-led government, saying that the Congress leader does not make statements without basis.
Varun Dhawan’s latest film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ has made a strong start at the box office, earning Rs.41.99 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.
Director Curry Barker’s horror-thriller ‘Obsession’ has created box-office history by becoming the highest-grossing film ever released by focus features.
Fans of the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise have a reason to celebrate. Capcom has officially announced a remake of the classic game ‘Resident Evil – Code: Veronica’, now titled ‘Resident Evil: Veronica’. the much-awaited title is set to release in 2027.
The comedy entertainer ‘Jeena Dil Se’ is continuing its successful run in theatres and has now entered its second week at the box office. the film has gradually built strong momentum through positive word-of-mouth and audience appreciation.
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh paid a heartfelt tribute to some of the biggest names in Punjabi music before taking the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York.