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CCI approves $8.5 bn merger of Disney, Reliance media assets

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $8.5 billion merger of Reliance Industries' media assets with those of Disney's Indian operations, subject to certain voluntary modifications. The approval, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant development in the Indian media landscape, The Economic Times reported. The deal,...

Skydance to acquire Paramount after Bronfman Jr. exits bid

David Ellison's Skydance Media is set to acquire Paramount Global, following the withdrawal of Edgar Bronfman Jr., the Seagram Co. heir, from the bidding process. The acquisition, expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025, follows the conclusion ...

Windows unveils ‘Bohurupi,’ teaser

Windows has finally released the exhilarating teaser for its highly anticipated film, Bohurupi. Starring Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee, and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, the film promises to be a star-studded venture set to captivate audiences. Touted as "Bengal’s first action chase drama," Bohurupi aims to set new stand...

YouTube may soon enable users to share specific timestamps on mobile easily

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with a new feature that simplifies the process of sharing specific timestamps or clips from videos on its mobile app. According to a report by Times of India, the feature is designed to allow users to share a particular timestamp directly from the in-app share sheet, eliminating the need for multiple steps ...

Watcho partners Fastway, Netplus for entertainment bundle

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing customer convenience and expanding its regional footprint, Dish TV’s OTT aggregation platform, Watcho, has entered into a partnership with Fastway, a prominent Cable TV service provider, and Netplus, Fastway’s internet service arm. According to Dish TV press release, the collaboration marks the debut of ...

News18 India to host Diamond States Summit in Mumbai on August 29

Following the resounding success of the Diamond States Summit (DSS) in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, News18 India is now set to bring the esteemed event to Maharashtra on August 29 in Mumbai. This high-profile summit aims to spotlight the region's key ...

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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!