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DoT seeks TRAI’s view on Internet calling, messaging apps

The Department of Telecom has sought views of sector regulator TRAI to prepare a framework for regulating internet calling and messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, etc, a government official said on Wednesday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) ...

Delhi HC seeks copyrights infringers’ details from Telegram

The Delhi High Court has directed Telegram to disclose, in a sealed cover, the details of the channels and devices used to disseminate alleged copyright infringing content, along with the mobile numbers, IP addresses, and email ids of such users. Rejecting Telegram's argument that it cannot disclose user information as that would violate its ...

Sony-Zee merger may result in ‘unparalleled bargaining power’: CCI

A merger between the Indian unit (Culver Max Entertainment/Sony Pictures Networks India) of Japan's Sony and Zee Entertainment to create a $10 billion TV enterprise will potentially hurt competition by having "unparalleled bargaining power", India’s antitrust watchdog found in an initial review, according to an offic...

Mirror Now appoints Shreya Dhoundial as executive editor

Representing the voice and issues of every thinking urban Indian, Mirror Now has emerged as the nation’s change headquarters, championing pertinent issues that impact people’s lives. Leading with the proposition, ‘You First’, the channel’s refreshed formats and the content engine has successfully resonated with the viewers across its TV and d...

Zee, Disney Star sign licensing pact for ICC events’ TV rights

In a move that has confounded observers and industry alike, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. and Disney Star jointly announced Tuesday that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement on the broadcast of ICC cricket, the rights for which was bagged by Disney Star recently reportedly for $ 3 billion.

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Google elevates Gaurav Bhaskar as director of corporate communications & public affairs SEA and SA

Google's Gaurav Bhaskar has been elevated as director of corporate communications & public affairs, SEA, and SA and will now be based out of Singapore. Previously, he was the director of corporate communication, in India. Bhaskar announced this update on his Li...

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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!