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SPNI expands into South Indian markets with 5 new channels

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has announced plans to launch five new television channels across Kannada, Tamil and Telugu markets as part of its latest reference interconnect offer, signalling the broadcaster’s next strateg...

Nominations announced for ‘Zee Kutumb Awards 2026’ ahead of 24th Zee Cine Awards

Nominations for the “Zee Kutumb Awards 2026” have been officially announced ahead of the 24th edition of the Zee Cine Awards, celebrating excellence, progress and togetherness within the entertainment industry. According to a press release, the awards aim ...

Akshay Kumar inspired by Ashu Jain’s journey on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Actor and host Akshay Kumar was left surprised and inspired by 58-year-old contestant Ashu Jain in the upcoming episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’, as her remarkable journey of fitness and academic achievements drew admiration on the show. A fitness influencer, Ashu shared how she began going to the gym at the age of 54 to add some “tadka” t...

Moneycontrol Economy Pulse says Indian economy stable

India’s economic momentum remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with the latest reading of the Moneycontrol Economy Pulse standing at 51.2 for January 2026, slightly lower than 51.4 recorded in December 2025. A reading above 50 indicates strengthening economic momentum, while a figure below 50 signals moderation, suggesting the economy c...

Zee Marathi’s ‘Kamali’ shoots Shiv jayanti spl at Raigad Fort

Zee Marathi’s fiction show ‘Kamali’ has marked the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with a special Shiv Jayanti initiative, shooting an episode at the historic Raigad Fort --- the former capital of the Maratha empire. The initiative aims to blend heritage-based storytelling with cultural awareness while offering viewers a ...

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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!