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Vaishnaw: Creator economy offers citizens a democratic platform

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the growing significance of the creator economy, saying it provides a “democratic platform” for citizens to showcase India’s diverse culture and creativity while opening new opportunities for young talent in the digital era.

Varun Dhawan’s ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ release postponed to June 12

The makers of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, starring Varun Dhawan, have postponed the release of the film by a week, shifting its theatrical debut from June 5 to June 12. The decision, according to the makers, reflects a spirit of solidarity within the film industry and the belief that filmmakers should support each other rather than compet...

Lokmat Media Group announces Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026

Lokmat Media Group has announced the upcoming edition of the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, an initiative that recognises individuals whose work has significantly contributed to the progress of Maharashtra across diverse fields. The awards ceremony will take place on March 10, 2026, at 6.30 pm at the iconic Gateway of India in ...

Bharat Express marks third anniversary with national conclave in Delhi

Bharat Express News Network marked its third anniversary by organising a grand National Conclave at The Lalit New Delhi, bringing together prominent personalities from politics, government, spirituality, healthcare, education, cinema and public life. According to a press release, the conclave was held under the leadership of

Neeraj Jha to lead Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports business in South Asia

Warner Bros. Discovery has appointed media executive Neeraj Jha as Head of Sports Business for India and South Asia, entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the company’s regional sports strategy and expanding its presence in one of the most competitive sports media markets.

Prime Video, HBO Max executives to headline Series Mania Forum

The upcoming Series Mania Forum is expected to witness a rise in attendance this year as the global television industry increasingly looks toward partnerships, co-productions and shared financing to navigate a changing scripted content landscape. The forum, the industry-focused segment of the Series Mania Festival, takes place in Lille, France, ...

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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!