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Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2026 open for food, travel entries

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards, one of India’s leading platforms recognising excellence across food, travel and lifestyle, has officially opened registrations for its 2026 edition. With the theme ‘Redefining Excellence’, the upcoming awards aim to celebrate individuals, brands and experiences that are shaping creativity, qu...

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Neeraj Pandey says working with Emraan in ‘Taskaree’ was challenging

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Media Reports Dismissed: Mitul Sangani Remains CEO of News18 Digital

Network18 has firmly dismissed recent media reports and industry chatter suggesting that Mitul Sangani is set to exit the group, stating that the speculation is incorrect and misleading. In a Network18 press note issued by the company’s top management, it was clarified that, contrary to the media report and the general buzz, Sangani is not le...

Hulu app heads for shutdown as Disney moves to a single streaming platform

The standalone Hulu app is nearing its sunset as Disney prepares to fold the service fully into Disney+, marking a significant step in the company’s broader streaming overhaul. Disney has announced plans to begin merging Hulu into Disney+ from February 2026, a transition that is expected to gradually phase out the separate Hulu app across multip...

From ‘Emily in Paris 6’ to ‘Bridgerton 4’, Netflix teases its big 2026 lineup

Streaming major Netflix has kicked off the New Year by offering viewers a first glimpse into its much-anticipated 2026 content slate, lining up the return of several global favourites alongside fresh chapters in blockbuster franchises. The platform’s latest reveal has already sparked excitement among fans eager to see how their favourite stories...

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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!