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JioHotstar brings HBO Max to India with expanded WBD partnership

JioHotstar has announced an expanded partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch HBO Max in India, making the platform the exclusive home for HBO Max content in the country. The integration, which goes live today, marks a significant step in consolidating premium global entertainment under one platform for Indian audiences. According to...

Kavita Kaushik opens up on dark role in ‘Kaptaan’

Kavita Kaushik is stepping back into a cop’s uniform with a twist in ‘Kaptaan’, the gritty drama currently streaming on Amazon MX Player. Known for playing strong, authoritative roles in the past, the actor says this time the character pushed her into unfamiliar territory, exploring darker and more layered shades. According to an

‘Chiraiya’ becomes JioHotstar’s most-watched non-franchise show

‘Chiraiya’ has emerged as the most-watched non-franchise fiction title on JioHotstar, continuing its strong run with impressive viewership and audience engagement across the platform. The series has not only drawn large numbers but has also recorded high completion rates across multiple languages, underlining its wide appeal. According to an<...

Prime Video greenlights ‘Young Sherlock’ S2

Prime Video has officially greenlit the second season of ‘Young Sherlock’, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin returning in the lead role as a young Sherlock Holmes. The series, directed by Guy Ritchie, will see the filmmaker return to direct and executive prod...

Hungama Game Changers ’26 celebrates women across M&E

Hungama Digital Media has announced the winners of its Hungama Game Changers 2026, an initiative that honours women making a significant impact across music, video and gaming. The platform, now in its fifth edition, continues to spotlight individuals who are not just part of the industry but are actively shaping its future through innovation, cr...

MX Player unveils ‘Battleground’ S2 trailer, streams from Apr17

Amazon MX Player has unveiled the trailer of ‘Battleground Season 2’, setting the stage for a high-intensity return of the fitness reality format with a stronger mix of strategy, endurance and competition. The new season brings together 16 contestants, divided into four teams, all competing for the title of India’s ultimate Fitness Star i...

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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!