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Aaj Tak introduces debate-along ‘Bahas Baazigar’ show

In a game-changing move for Indian television journalism, Aaj Tak has launched ‘Bahas Baazigar’, the country’s first ever ‘debate-along’ show, transforming the way political and social discussions unfold on screen. With the tagline of inclusivity and public participation, the show offers viewers a front-row seat and a voice in the verdict. Ho...

WIIT Summit 2025: TV9 charts India’s place in new world order

As the world reorients its focus toward India’s growing influence, the TV9 What India Thinks Today Summit 2025, held on March 28–29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, served as a definitive voice in the conversation around the country’s global ascent. Hosted by TV9 Network, the third edition of the annual thought-fest not only celebrated India’s ...

Live Times now available on DD Free Dish

Live Times, India’s first global multicast news hub, has expanded its reach by securing a slot on DD Free Dish Channel No. 100, further strengthening its presence across the country. This move enhances its availability, making authentic and accurate news more accessible to millions of viewers, the news network said in a press release. After e...

TV9 Bangla Nakshatra Samman honours Bengal stalwarts

The second season of TV9 Bangla’s Nakshatra Samman, themed ‘Manusher Pashe’ (With the People), celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to society, aligning with the legacy of legendary writer and activist Mahasweta Devi. The event, meticulously led by Barun Das, MD, TV9 Network, took place at a prestigious five-star venue, r...

News18 India dominates YouTube viewership, races 43% ahead of Aaj Tak

News18 India has emerged as the undisputed leader in digital Hindi news, setting a new benchmark with a staggering 845 million views on YouTube in March 2025. According to Playboard, this achievement makes it the most-watched news channel in the News & Politics category across India and globally. Surpassing its closest competitor by a ...

TV9 Marathi joins DD Free Dish

In a major development for regional news broadcasting, TV9 Marathi is set to be available on DD Free Dish, India’s largest Free-To-Air (FTA) direct-to-home platform. This move will significantly expand the channel’s reach, bringing unbiased and timely news ...

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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!