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Govt. notifies additional provisions in Telecom Act 2023

The Indian government has announced the notification of additional sections of the Telecommunications Act 2023, focusing on the optimal utilisation of spectrum and the appointment criteria for the telecom regulator's leadership. The newly notified sections—6-8, 48, and 59(b)—come into effect immediately. These sections build on the provisions...

IBDF moves NCLAT against Google’s app service fees

The Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), representing television broadcasters and OTT platforms, has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking relief from an interim order by the Competition Commission of India (C...

‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ to release in August

Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s romantic drama 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' is set to hit theatres on August 2, as announced by Ajay on his official X account on Saturday. Sharing a poster of the Neeraj Pandey directorial, Ajay wrote, "The wait will be over on August 2nd!” Originally slated for release on July 5, the film's release was postpone...

Netflix announces documentary on SS Rajamouli

Streaming giant Netflix has unveiled a new documentary, 'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli', celebrating the acclaimed filmmaker behind pan-India blockbusters Baahubali' and 'RRR'. The announcement follows Rajamouli’s recent induction into the Director’s branch o...

Zee Telugu lights up Bapatla with star-studded entertainment extravaganza

Zee Telugu recently set Bapatla ablaze with an electrifying entertainment extravaganza, bringing the beloved stars from its top serials, ‘Janaki Ramayyagari Manavaralu’ and ‘Ammayigaru’, to delight fans. The event, titled ‘Janaki Ramayyagari Inta Ammayigaru Puttinaroju Veduka’, captivated the audience with charm and talent and will be broadca...

Nikhil Siddharth, Saiee M Manjrekar to star in ‘The India House’

The dynamic duo of Nikhil Siddharth and Saiee M Manjrekar will grace the silver screen in the upcoming film ‘The India House,’ a project presented by global star Ram Charan. Directed by Ram Vamsi Krishna, the film has commenced shooting in the historic local...

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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!