DD DG Agrawal gets additional charge of Prasar Bharati CEO

DD DG Agrawal gets additional charge of Prasar Bharati CEO

With Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi S. Vempati tenure ending Wednesday and a successor not yet selected, Director-General of Doordarshan and DD News, Mayank Kumar Agrawal, has been entrusted with additional charge of CEO.

The decision on Agrawal’s interim dual charge was taken by Minister...


Tata Play launches new comic show

Tata Play launches new comic show

The Indian direct broadcast satellite service provider, Tata Play had recently launched a new service called Tata Play classic TV, which promises to transport fans back to the golden period of Indian television. Taking on the vision to entertain the viewers with handpicked shows from the ‘80s and 90s’ Tata Play is all set to bring to its view...


On SPNI petition, NCLT orders winding of Manthan

On SPNI petition, NCLT orders winding of Manthan

NCLT Kolkatta passes order for winding up of Manthan Broadband Services (“Manthan”) - Big win to Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) in connection with recovery of Manthan's outstanding dues. According to information available, Manthan got under insolvency proceedings sometime in September 2019. The Committee of Creditors of Manthan passed a ...


GTPL Hathway consolidated FY22 revenue Rs. 5,991 mn

GTPL Hathway launches GTPL Genie

India’s leading digital cable TV and broadband service provider, Monday launched GTPL Genie – Hybrid Android TV Set Top Box, which offers the convenience of Live TV channels and OTT Apps at an attractive bundle price starting at an effective rate of Rs.459 per month. GTPL Genie combines the strength of traditional Cable TV with modern feature...


DD News, AIR to air live State assembly poll results

DD News, AIR to air live State assembly poll results

As people eagerly await the results of the recently held Assembly polls in five States, Doordarshan News and All India Radio News, the news broadcasting arms of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, are all set to give minute by minute updates on the counting day on March 10.

Through a ...


PHDCCI writes to MIB minister on FreeDish auction

PHDCCI writes to MIB minister on FreeDish auction

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Wednesday waded into the Doordarshan FreeDish slot auction issue by suggesting two more places for spiritual/devotional channels be opened up on the DTH platform as the category was attracting high bids, thus generating more revenue for India’s pubcaster.