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TV channel News India Chairman Shailendra Sharma steps down

News India Chairman Shailendra Sharma has resigned from his post owning responsibility for irregularities perpetuated by his colleagues, the channel said in an official statement.

According to the statement, dated February 26, Sharma decided to step down from his position as Chairman...

Netflix, Apple TV collaborate on Formula1 content

Netflix will broadcast the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix live to US viewers in May as part of a deal that makes season eight of its hit docu-series 'Drive to Survive' available for streaming on Apple TV, which is taking over from Walt Disney's ESPN this season as the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula One...

Beamr Imaging, JioHotstar renew video optimisation partnership

Beamr Imaging has renewed its video optimisation agreement with streaming platform JioHotstar, strengthening its collaboration to enhance large-scale video delivery and improve operational efficiency, according to a report in The Economic Times. As part of th...

Prakash Jha’s ‘Sankalp’ to mark Nana Patekar’s OTT debut, teaser unveiled

Acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha is set to return to the socio-political space with his upcoming thriller ‘Sankalp’, which will mark the OTT debut of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The makers have unveiled the teaser of the series, which will soon stream for free on

‘Duologue with Barun Das’ S4 returns with star-studded lineup

The fourth season of ‘Duologue with Barun Das’, presented by Radico, is set to return on February 28, 2026, promising a fresh round of thought-provoking conversations with global icons across diverse fields. The upcoming season aims to further expand the show’s reputation as a platform for meaningful dialogue that reflects the spirit of contempo...

Akshay Kumar flags mobile addiction risk for children on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Bollywood star and host Akshay Kumar recently spoke about the growing concern of mobile phone addiction among children, calling it a “trap” that can have serious consequences if not addressed early. Speaking during a recent episode of the quiz reality show ‘Wheel of Fortune’, the actor reflected on the impact of excessive screen time and urged p...

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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!