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NCLAT refuses to stay CCI penalty against UFO Moviez, Qube Cinema

In a significant development in the ongoing anti-competition dispute involving digital cinema equipment suppliers, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has declined to stay the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) penalty order against UFO Moviez India and Qube Cinema Technologies. The companies had sought interim relief agains...

Colors Kannada unveils new identity

Colors Kannada has revealed a refreshed brand identity that is both a tribute to Karnataka’s cultural legacy and a bold step into its future. The new look, unveiled just after the channel’s 10th anniversary celebrations, weaves traditional symbolism with a contemporary visual language—underscoring its evolving journey while staying rooted in ...

Giada De Laurentiis returns with ‘Giada In My Kitchen’ on Prime Video June 23

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is set to return to the screen in a brand-new lifestyle special titled ‘Giada In My Kitchen’, which will premiere globally on Prime Video on June 23. The much-anticipated series promises a blend of warmth, design, and c...

Ultra Play’s ‘Bollywood Ke Baap’ to celebrate fatherhood in films

This Father’s Day, Ultra Play, India’s only dedicated Hindi OTT platform, is paying tribute to the spirit of fatherhood with a special curation titled ‘Bollywood Ke Baap’. The month-long celebration will showcase a heartfelt journey through Hindi cinema’s portrayal of fathers — from stoic patriarchs to emotionally vulnerable dads who became s...

Netflix to invest over €1bn in Spain by 2028

In a significant move that reaffirms its long-term commitment to the Spanish entertainment industry, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has announced that the streaming giant will invest more than €1 billion in Spain between 2025 and 2028. The announcement was made on June 6, 2025, during an event held at Netflix’s production hub in Tres Cantos, Mad...

Havas Media India elevates leadership across investment, business units

Havas Media India has strengthened its senior leadership team with key elevations across its investment and business verticals, reaffirming its focus on nurturing internal talent and deepening strategic growth across the network. In a significant move, Ramsai Panchapakesan has been elevated to the role of President – Investments & Partner...

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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!