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Hulu app heads for shutdown as Disney moves to a single streaming platform

The standalone Hulu app is nearing its sunset as Disney prepares to fold the service fully into Disney+, marking a significant step in the company’s broader streaming overhaul. Disney has announced plans to begin merging Hulu into Disney+ from February 2026, a transition that is expected to gradually phase out the separate Hulu app across multip...

From ‘Emily in Paris 6’ to ‘Bridgerton 4’, Netflix teases its big 2026 lineup

Streaming major Netflix has kicked off the New Year by offering viewers a first glimpse into its much-anticipated 2026 content slate, lining up the return of several global favourites alongside fresh chapters in blockbuster franchises. The platform’s latest reveal has already sparked excitement among fans eager to see how their favourite stories...

‘HAQ’ tops Netflix India charts, opens at No. 2 worldwide

‘HAQ’ has made a strong start to 2026 on Netflix, emerging as one of the most watched Hindi films on the platform and underlining filmmaker Suparn S. Varma’s growing stature in the OTT space. At a time when streaming successes are often measured by brief spikes, the film has stood out for its sustained viewership and the conversation it has spar...

WBD rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout

Warner Bros Discovery's board unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised $108.4 billion hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. In a letter to shareholders on January 07, Warner Bros' board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amoun...

Spotify eases ways for video creators to earn, unveils new LA studio

Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix, in the booming market. The Swedish streaming company said on January 07 it has made investments that have contributed more than $10 billion in the podcast industry over the past five...

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes highest-grossing Hindi film, crosses Rs.831 crore nett

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has created history at the Indian box office, emerging as the highest-earning Hindi film of all time. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has recorded a total India nett collection of over Rs.831 ...

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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!