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TRAI issues recommendations for regulatory framework for ground-based b’casters

The ‘Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of satellite TV channels in India, 2022’ issued by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), containing the terms and conditions for TV broadcasting services, make it mandatory fo...

ICC unveils ‘white jacket’ marketing campaign for Men’s CT 2025

With an eye to popularise further the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy next month, the International Cricket Council or the ICC has launched a marketing campaign featuring the iconic White Jacket worn by champs, unveiled by Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram.

Setting the momentum in acti...

Ad watchdog ASCI warns LinkedIn influencers on disclosures

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has warned LinkedIn influencers for failing to make mandatory disclosures vis-à-vis themselves and the products/services being peddled.

In a statement the advertising watchdog said that a growing number of content creators (influencer...

FreeDish invites applications for MPEG2 slots; some TV channels to leave

Even as some pay TV channels, riding the free platform of FreeDish (but were otherwise a pay channel), decided to quit the platform owing to regulatory restrictions, the FTA DTH platform has invited applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots for the period from April 2025 to March 2026.

Network18 Media reports consolidated loss

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. yesterday reported a loss of Rs 1,400 crore in the December quarter, while its revenue from operations was Rs 1,360.50 crore, which is not comparable with the year-ago period due to the merger of its subsidiary Viacom18 with Star India.

It repor...

‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to tackle financial crisis in new HBO Film

Jesse Armstrong, the brilliant mind behind HBO’s critically acclaimed series ‘Succession’, is working on a new movie for HBO Films, set against the backdrop of a financial crisis. Known for his razor-sharp storytelling and insightful take on wealth and power dynamics, Armstrong’s latest venture promises another gripping narrative. According t...

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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!