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Prime Video streams biographical war drama ‘Ikkis’ worldwide

Prime Video has announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of ‘Ikkis’, a biographical war drama inspired by the extraordinary life of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal. The film is now available to audiences in India and across more than 200 countries and territories. According to a

Mithoon, Palak Muchhal honor Dharmendra at Zee Cine Awards 2026

Maruti Suzuki presents 24th Zee Cine Awards 2026, which takes place on Feb 28 in Mumbai, will feature Indian cinema at its best. A special musical tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra will be performed by singer-composer Mithoon and playback singer Palak Muchhal at the event.. According to a press release, the tribute performance will honour...

PM Modi to headline News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 in New Delhi

News18 Network will host the Rising Bharat Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 27–28, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders and cultural figures to discuss India’s growing global influence and strategic direction. The two-day forum, themed ‘Spotlighting Bharat’s Rise: Driven by Strength Within’, will focus on India’s ec...

Kuku TV wins ‘Best New Short Drama App’ at APAC awards

Kuku TV has been named ‘Best New Short Drama App’ at the prestigious Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for the platform in the fast-growing short-form entertainment segment. The recognition highlights Kuku TV’s strong performance and rapid rise in the competitive digital streaming landscape. According to a press r...

NDTV appoints Naveen Kapoor as Editor of NDTV World

NDTV has announced the appointment of Naveen Kapoor as Editor of NDTV World, strengthening the network’s global editorial leadership as it expands its international news footprint. The move is aimed at enhancing the channel’s global outlook and reinforcing its commitment to credible and independent journalism. According to a press release, Ka...

JioStar’s Piyush Goyal outlines vision for ‘Any Screen, Any Pipe’ future of TV

Piyush Goyal, Head of Distribution at JioStar, discussed his vision for the future of television on Feb 24, highlighting linear TV's continued relevance while emphasizing the shift toward multiplatform delivery in M...

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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!