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Republic Media takes minority stake in new-age platform ImagiNxt

Republic Media Network has announced the acquisition of a minority equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt signalling its strategic push to support emerging institutions driving innovation and policy dialogue across India’s technology and economic ecosystem. The move forms part of a broader media partnership between the two organisatio...

India’s football body invites commercial rights bids for 15 years

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) yesterday invited bids for the commercial rights of both men's and women's club competitions for a period of 15 years minimum starting with the 2026-2027 season, offering two packages for bidding pertaining to men's and women's club competitions.

SPNI expands into South Indian markets with 5 new channels

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has announced plans to launch five new television channels across Kannada, Tamil and Telugu markets as part of its latest reference interconnect offer, signalling the broadcaster’s next strateg...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins cast of ‘Tumbbad 2’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has officially joined the cast of the much-awaited sequel ‘Tumbbad 2’, adding fresh intrigue to the film’s expanding narrative. The actor is expected to bring significant depth to the project, with early indications suggesting his role will play a central part in shaping the film’s folkloric and psychological arc. Accordin...

Tata Play Binge curates Holi movie marathon

Tata Play Binge has curated a special Holi-themed movie lineup, offering viewers a festive watchlist designed to recreate the spirit of the festival at home with a mix of iconic Bollywood films, music and memorable cinematic moments. According to a press release, the streaming platform has recommended five popular films that capture the vibra...

‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’ to stream on ZEE5 on March 6

Filmmaker Saurabh Shukla’s directorial venture ‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’, starring Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj Kapur, is set to premiere on ZEE5 on March 6. The film explores late-life relationships, blending humour and emotional depth to present a sensitiv...

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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!