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Govt walking tightrope on fighting misleading info, creative freedom

The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding free speech under Article 19(1) of the Constitution while addressing the rising tide of fake news, misleading information, and AI-generated deep fakes that threaten public order and democratic processes.

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Govt. not considering rules for use of AI in filmmaking: Murugan

The Indian government has no proposal under consideration presently to regulate use of artificial intelligence in the media and entertainment sector, especially in the film-making processes, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting

Insta gives users more control over Reels recommendations

Instagram has introduced a new feature that gives users greater control over the Reels they see on the platform, marking a significant shift in how recommendations are personalised. Powered by AI, the feature called ‘Your Algorithm’ allows users to directly view and adjust the topics

WhatsApp unveils holiday features to boost user experience

WhatsApp has introduced a fresh set of features ahead of the holiday season, aiming to make communication smoother and more expressive as users connect with friends and family.

The update brings enhancements across calling, messaging,

India Today Group rings ceremonial bell at NSE to mark 50 Years

The India Today Group (ITG) marked a landmark moment in its golden jubilee year as its leadership performed the ceremonial bell ringing at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, December 12, celebrating five decades of the organisation’s legacy in Indian media. According to the press release, the ceremony was held at the Exchange’s Atri...

‘Dhurandhar’ barred across Gulf nations, overseas collections hit

Ranveer Singh’s new spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has been banned across six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — after authorities reportedly objected to the film’s anti-Pakistan messaging. The sweeping ban has triggered fresh debate over how Indian films engaging with cross-border geopolitics are re...

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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!