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Gurjeev Singh Kapoor to lead Hathway Cable as CEO

Hathway Cable and Datacom has appointed Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as its new chief executive officer, marking a key leadership transition at the company as it looks to strengthen its position in the evolving cable and broadband market. According to an Econ...

Hiimaanshu Shindde joins Zee Music Co. as streaming head

Hiimaanshu Shindde has taken on a new role as Vice President and Head of Streaming Business at Zee Music Company, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership as it continues to strengthen its digital and streaming strategy. The announcement was shared by Shindde himself, wh...

Oscars 2027, 2028 dates announced

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially locked the dates for the 99th and 100th editions of the Academy Awards, setting the stage for two milestone ceremonies in the coming years. The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, followed by the landmark 100th edition on March 5, 2028. According to an ANI report, both cer...

Govt extends TRP suspension for News Channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended its directive to withhold Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels, asking the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) to continue the suspension for another four weeks or until further orders. The move comes amid concerns over sensational and speculative coverage linked...

PIB fact-check unit crosses 2,900 verifications to curb misinformation

Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) has carried out over 2,900 fact-checks so far as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to counter misinformation and fake news related to official communication. According to a PIB press release, the FCU, which functions under...

Aman Srivastava exits SonyLIV marketing role

Aman Srivastava has stepped down from his role as Senior Vice-President and Head of Marketing for OAP Digital Business at SonyLIV, marking the end of a significant leadership stint with Sony Pictures Networks India. According to industry sources, the move b...

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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!