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Madras HC notice to federal govt on OTT rules plea

The Madras High Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a plea directing the Government to immediately intervene and take appropriate steps to regulate and publish movies, web series, serials, and other programs broadcasted on the OTT website as per the current censorship system and regulate OTT platforms. The bench of Justice R ...

Idris Elba to lead TV adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’

A24 is developing a TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s acclaimed novel ‘Things Fall Apart’, with Idris Elba set to star and executive produce. The adaptation will see Elba portray the iconic character Okonkwo, a resolute African warrior whose fierce efforts to protect his people and culture unravel as B...

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ teaser out Vidya Balan returns as Manjulika

The highly anticipated ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ teaser has dropped, and it brings with it the thrilling return of Vidya Balan as the iconic and terrifying Manjulika. After much speculation and excitement, fans finally get to ...

Karnataka guv clears Bill on cess on OTT subscription

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given assent to the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill, 2024, which proposes a cess of up to 2 percent on movie tickets and OTT subscription fees for the benefit of cinema and 'cultural artists', Money...

TRAI considers withdrawal of OTT licensing consultation

India's telecom regulator, Trai, is deliberating the possibility of withdrawing its consultation paper on a licensing framework for over-the-top (OTT) communication services, as per a TOI report.

This comes on a day when Gopal Vittal, CEO of

NDTV, Viewers unite to support Kerala’s disaster relief with significant contribution

In the wake of the catastrophic floods that ravaged Kerala, NDTV, renowned for its commitment to social responsibility, took action to bring much-needed aid to the affected regions. Through comprehensive news coverage and a dedicated donation drive,

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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!