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As FreeDish MPEG4 stream is upgraded, applications invited for slots

Prasar Bharati has announced auctions for limited MPEG4 slots on its free DTH platform FreeDish for April 2025-March 2026 period, while clarifying that presently the MPEG4 streams are undergoing upgrades and more rounds of auctions would be held once the process is completed.

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WAVES ’25 to unveil AI-powered solutions to combat live b’cast misinformation

In a major initiative aimed at reinforcing trust in the media landscape, India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), in collaboration with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), has announced a TruthTell Hackathon challenge. ...

Shemaroo MarathiBana celebrates 5 years

Shemaroo MarathiBana, the beloved Marathi entertainment channel, is marking its fifth anniversary, celebrating a remarkable journey of content delivery to Marathi audiences across Maharashtra. Since its launch in 2020 as a dedicated Marathi movie channel, Shemaroo MarathiBana has evolved into a one-stop destination for culturally rich program...

Live Times shatters records: 100mn reach, 300mn views in just 120 days

India’s First Global Multicast News Hub, Live Times, has set a stunning new benchmark in digital journalism, achieving over 100 million reach and 300 million views within just 120 days of its launch. This remarkable feat, verified by Google and Facebook Analytics, underscores Live Times’ unwavering commitment to truth-driven reporting and techno...

Vishnu Vishal wraps up shooting for ‘Aaryan’

Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal has officially completed the filming of his upcoming crime thriller, ‘Aaryan’, describing it as a "unique viewing experience" for audiences. The film, directed by Praveen K and produced under Vishnu Vishal Studioz, also stars Selvaraghavan and Shraddha Srinath in pivotal roles, PTI reported. Vishnu Vishal, known for ...

Ram Charan, Kiara Advani’s ‘Game Changer’ set for Prime Video

The highly anticipated political thriller ‘Game Changer’, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, is set to make its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run. Directed by S. Shankar, the film is one of the most awaited releases of the year, promising a gripping narrative filled with action, drama, and political intrigue. Pro...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!