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Govt proposes tighter AI-content, deepfakes rules

The Indian government yesterday proposed changes to IT rules, mandating the clear labelling of AI-generated content and increasing the accountability of large platforms like Facebook and YouTube for verifying and flagging synthetic information to curb user harm from deepfakes and misinformation.

ZEE Network launches festive show ‘Tyoohar, Khana Aur Kahaniyaan’

As the festive season brings families together across the country, ZEE Network has launched a new culinary series titled ‘Tyoohar, Khana Aur Kahaniyaan’ — a celebration of India’s food traditions, festive spirit, and storytelling. The show features MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria and is supported by Catch Spices, one of the flagship brands of the Dh...

Zee FY26 Q2 profits decline 60+ % over reduced adspend

India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a more than 60 percent decline in second-quarter profit yesterday, as companies continued to cut advertising spending.

The company, which runs television channels such as Zee TV and ZeeCinema, said its consolidated net profit fell to Rs....

6G rollout hinges on full 5G use: DG Digital Networks

While India has made significant progress in rolling out 5G services, the next generation technology 6G, will only make sense when 5G use cases are fully saturated and monetised, said Manoj Kumar Singh, Director General, Digital Networks. Speaking to on the sidelines of India Mobile Congress (

Paramount names Jay Askinasi as CRO

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the appointment of Jay Askinasi as its new Chief Revenue Officer, effective November 3, 2025. The newly created role is aimed at accelerating the company’s transformation into a next-generation media powerhouse through an integrated, data-driven monetization strategy.

North-east MSO Axom alleges non-payment of dues by PEAR TV

Axom Communications & Cable Pvt. Ltd. (ACC), a leading multi system operator (MSO) in Northeast India, has raised serious concerns over non-payment of dues by Cobol Communication Pvt. Ltd., the broadcaster of PEAR TV. The issue stems from a placement agreement signed between both companies, under which 50 percent of the placement fee was ...

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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!