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After Bharat Next Gen takeover, Hari Om OTT has AI-first strategy

Devotional streaming platform Hari Om OTT is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its filmmaking strategy following its acquisition by Bharat Next Gen Digital Pvt Ltd. Founded by media entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, the platform has unveiled an AI-first content model aimed at transforming how devotional stories are developed and prod...

Netflix unveils ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ S2 trailer

Streaming platform Netflix yesterday unveiled the trailer for Season 2 of the courtroom comedy series ‘Maamla Legal Hai’, with the new instalment set to premiere on April 3. The upcoming season returns to the chaotic wor...

BULLET launches micro-drama ‘Khushiyan Swati Ki …’

BULLET, the microdrama streaming platform known for its short-form storytelling format, has launched a new vertical series titled ‘Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki’. The 24-episode micro-drama stars influencer-actor Khushaal Pawar and is designed for mobile-first audiences, with each episode running for about one minute. The series...

Under data protection law, govt to ensure kids safety; targets AI toys

AI-controlled toys pose a serious threat to children's safety, and immediate actions are being taken in consultation with the Consumer Affairs and Home ministries, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday in Lok...

Tawana Burnett named Jury Chair for Abby Awards 2026

Tawana Burnett, Head of Top Accounts & Agencies for APAC at Meta, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Social Content and Influencer Marketing category at the Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show. According to a press release, the awards will be held as part of Goafest 2026, scheduled to take place in Goa from May 20 t...

Rashii Prabhakar joins Amazon Music as Content Lead – India

Rashii Prabhakar has joined Amazon Music as Content Lead – India, marking a new chapter in her career spanning media, technology and digital entertainment. Prabhakar shared the update through a post on LinkedIn, announcing her new role at the global music st...

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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!