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MIB cautions cable ops on unregistered platform services channels

The government has cautioned MSO and LCOs against airing unregistered TV channels as part of platform services as it could promote unverified and fake news.

Pointing out that action would be taken against errant players,

IBDF flays B’cast Bill; says OTT must be kept outside its purview

The Indian government’s move to bring in a revamped regulatory regime for the broadcasting sector by attempting to overhaul some old rules has come in for criticism from several quarters as industry bodies and journalists organisations have said the proposals under the

Brad Pitt circling Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’

In a potential reunion, Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is in discussions to join forces with acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino for his ultimate directorial endeavor, titled ‘The Movie Critic’. ...

Bodhisatva Ganguli joins Network18 as group consulting editor

Former Editorial Director of The Economic Times, Bodhisatva Ganguli, has embarked on a new journey with Network18, taking up the role of Group Consulting Editor. His recent retirement has paved the way for a strategic collaboration with Network18, where he ...

Zee clarifies media reports quoting Subhash Chandra on firm’s future

India’s first private sector broadcasting company Zee Entertainment, now battling downturns after a merger with Japan’s Sony Group’s India entity was called off earlier this month, has clarified that it cannot comment on a media re...

Disney mulls legal action against Zee on cricket rights

Disney Star is mulling legal actions against Zee Entertainment for backing out from a $1.4 billion sub-licensing agreement for TV broadcast of international cricket matches in India, according to industry sources.

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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!