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Spotify names Norström, Söderström co-CEOs

Spotify has announced a major leadership shift with founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek set to transition to the role of Executive Chairman effective January 1, 2026. The company confirmed that Gustav Söderström, currently co-President and Chief Product and Technology Officer, and Alex Norström, co-President and Chief Business Offic...

Teaser of Dhanush–Kriti Sanon starrer ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ out

The much-awaited teaser of ‘Tere Ishk Mein’, starring National Award-winning actors Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday. The romantic drama, directed by Aanand L Rai, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 28. According to a PTI report, the film is presented by Bhushan Kumar’s

SRK to host 70th Filmfare Awards with KJO, Maniesh Paul

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will return to the stage as host of the 70th edition of the Filmfare Awards, set to take place in Gujarat next month. The actor will be joined by filmmaker Karan Johar and actor-anchor Maniesh Paul as co-hosts, ensuring an...

Zee News, Neural Defend launch deepfake verification system

Zee News, one of India’s most trusted news networks, has taken a pioneering step in the fight against misinformation by launching the country’s first AI-powered deepfake verification system. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Neural Defend, brings advanced verification technology directly to citizens,...

SRK tops IMDb report as India’s most prolific star

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as India's most prolific star, featuring in 20 out of 130 most popular Indian movies, said a new report by IMDb. The report, titled '25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025)', was released on Tuesday by IMDb, t...

Akshaye Khanna unveiled as Asuraguru Shukracharya in ‘Mahakali’

Prasanth Varma, in collaboration with RKD Studios, unveiled the first look of Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming period drama ‘Mahakali’, where the actor will portray the enigmatic character of Asuraguru Shukracharya. The announcement was shared by RKD Studios on their X handle, giving audiences a glimpse of Khanna’s striking transforma...

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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!