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Opposition bloc INDIA to boycott 14 TV anchors; BJP flays move

The opposition alliance INDIA yesterday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the BJP compared with the Emergency era. The media committee of the bloc took the decision to boycott the programmes of these journalists and not send their representatives on debates hosted by them on such ch...

Zee News, AMG collaborate for Chetna Yatra 19th edition; flag-off Sept. 15

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Aavishkar Media Group (AMG) and Zee News have joined forces to present the much-anticipated 19th Chetna Yatra 2023, scheduled to embark on its transformative journey on September 15.

This annual init...

Flexible use of satellite spectrum theory misleading, says ISpA

Suggestions on flexible usage of satellite spectrum appears to be an attempt to mislead and derail the spectrum allocation process for the preferred launch of satellite communications services, the Indian Space Association (ISpA) has said. Telecom operators are divided over the allocation of space-based spect...

SC rejects PIL to cancel telco relief on statutory dues

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking cancellation of the Centre's decision of September 15, 2021, to grant relief to the stressed telecom sector from paying statutory dues, saying these are all matters of policy and decision-making is based on experts' opinion. In a breather to telecom service p...

Neeraj Mittal takes charge as DoT secretary

Neeraj Mittal assumed charge as the new Department of Telecommunications (DoT) secretary on Wednesday, as the Communications Ministry gets set for the next round of spectrum auctions and faces crucial decisions around the allotment of satellite airwaves, among other things.

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Doordarshan adds a hi-def TV channel with DD Sports HD

India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has added one more high-definition TV channel to its bouquet with DD Sports HD, which started with the telecast of the ongoing Asia Cup cricket matches.

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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!