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CNN-News18 launches ‘Battle for the States’ ahead of assembly polls

CNN-News18 has rolled out a special election programming initiative titled ‘Battle for the States’, as the country gears up for crucial Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. The multi-format coverage aims to track the political pulse across these key battlegrounds, offering viewers a closer look at the ...

SPNI to air star-studded Chetak SCREEN Awards 2026 LIVE on April 5

Sony Pictures Networks India is set to bring back the culture of live awards telecast with the ‘Chetak SCREEN Awards 2026’, which will be broadcast live on April 5 at 8pm IST across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The move marks a significant push towards real-time entertainment experiences for audiences across platforms. As per a...

ZEE5 Global to premiere ‘Hey Balwanth’ on March 31

ZEE5 Global has announced the world digital premiere of the Telugu comedy-drama ‘Hey Balwanth’, set to stream from March 31, 2026. The film marks the directorial debut of Gopi Atchara, who has also co-written the project. The film is positioned as a heartfelt narrative blending humour with emotional depth, set against the backdrop of Guntur. ...

Pocket FM partners with Indian Open Pickleball 2026

Pocket FM has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Open Pickleball 2026, signalling its continued push to align with emerging cultural and sporting ecosystems in India. The tournament, organised by Global Sports in Hyderabad in collaboration with Pickl’Out and CrossCourts Sports Club, is set to begin on April 1, 2026. According t...

Ridhi Dogra hosts Nat Geo’s ‘Postcards from Hong Kong’

National Geographic India has announced a new addition to its travel programming slate with ‘Postcards from Hong Kong’, a two-episode series hosted by actor Ridhi Dogra. The show premiered on March 28 at 8pm, offering viewers a layered exploration of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. As per a press release, the series is part of

Prime Video announces ‘Matka King’ release on Vijay Varma’s b’day

Prime Video has marked actor Vijay Varma’s birthday with the announcement of the worldwide premiere date of its upcoming original series ‘Matka King’. The intense drama is set to debut on April 17, 2026, across India and more than 240 countries and territorie...

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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!