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TV9 Network unveils AI² Awards to spotlight AI-driven storytelling

TV9 Network has announced the launch of the AI² Awards 2026, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at celebrating the convergence of artificial intelligence and human creativity in filmmaking. Positioned at a time when AI is reshaping everything from scriptin...

UPKL S2 to air across ZEE channels from Dec 24

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) is gearing up for a grand return with Season 2 set to be broadcast on Zee Bollywood, &Pictures HD and Anmol Cinema 2, along with streaming on ZEE5. Beginning December 24, audiences across India can look forward to high-energy matches, packed with powerful raids, sharp tackles and dynamic performance...

Airtel rejoins Google to bring RCS messaging back to Indian users

In a move that could reshape the future of mobile communication in the country, Bharti Airtel has renewed its partnership with Google to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on its network. The development comes after nearly a year of dis...

Gaurav Khanna lifts ‘Bigg Boss 19’ trophy beating Farrhana Bhatt

TV actor Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner of the latest season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, clinching the Season 19 trophy after defeating finalist Farrhana Bhatt in a closely watched finale. The moment marked a major milestone in his television journey, drawing loud applause from the studio audience during the grand announcement. ...

Indian govt mulls moving broadcasting out of TRAI’s control

The Centre or the Indian federal government is weighing a revamp of media regulation framework. According to a Storyboard18.com report today, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is pushing to remove broadcasting from the purview of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Incidentally, the broadcasting sector was brought under th...

Is JioStar getting out of India cricket deal with ICC?

The International Cricket Council is staring at a fresh crisis ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Reliance-controlled Reliance Industries-backed JioStar formally informing the global body that it cannot continue servicing the remaining two years o...

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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!