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In a first, ‘Ideabaaz’ records Rs. 8.5cr mid-season startup deal

Reality show ‘Ideabaaz’ is gearing up for a landmark episode this Sunday (Dec. 14), as the startup reality show witnesses an unprecedented Rs.8.5 crore investment --- the biggest single deal ever sealed on Indian television.

The historic moment will unfold in episode 15, mar...

India TV crosses 50mn YouTube subscribers

India TV has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 50 million subscribers on YouTube, strengthening its position as one of India’s most trusted and widely followed digital news networks. The achievement underlines the channel’s growing influence among viewers in India and across the global diaspora, who rely on its mix of breaking ne...

Ashish Sehgal takes over as CEO of Times TV Network

Ashish Sehgal has taken charge as the new CEO of Times TV Network, while also assuming the role of chief growth officer for Times Media and Entertainment. Bringing nearly two decades of experience from ZEEL, Sehgal is set to play a key role in expanding ...

NDTV to reveal Indian of the Year 2025 winners on Dec 19

NDTV is gearing up to announce the winners of the prestigious Indian of the Year 2025 awards at a special ceremony on December 19, continuing a tradition that has, for more than two decades, celebrated individuals whose ideas, achievements and leadership have shaped India’s national narrative. The annual honour has long been regarded as a def...

Sussanne Khan on luxury at Network18 Privé event

As ideas of luxury continue to shift in an age shaped by technology, conscious choices and evolving lifestyles, Network18’s Innovate & Evolve — powered by Liebherr — is driving a national conversation on how innovation and design are redefining modern living in India. The latest Privé edition brought together leading voices from the world...

WION unveils ‘Mission Sustainability’ S3

WION has launched the third edition of its flagship initiative, ‘Mission Sustainability’, bringing the spotlight back on India’s urgent climate challenges and the innovations shaping a greener future. Scheduled for December 2, 2025, in New Delhi, the summit is set to gather leading thinkers, industry experts, policymakers and innovators under...

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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!