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CNN-News18 appoints Kasiviswanathan as News Director for converged output

CNN-News18 has appointed senior journalist Muralidharan Kasiviswanathan as News Director (Converged Output), strengthening its editorial leadership at a time when the newsroom is sharpening its focus on multi-platform journalism. In his new role, Kasiviswanathan will oversee news output across platforms, with responsibility for editorial judg...

ET NOW, ET NOW Swadesh roll out ‘Budget Bharat Yatra 2026’

ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh have announced the launch of ‘Budget Bharat Yatra 2026’, a nationwide editorial initiative aimed at capturing India’s budget expectations from the ground up, as the country prepares for the Union Budget 2026. The initiative seeks to move beyond metro-centric narratives and bring forward voices from emerging business hub...

‘Bigg Boss Marathi’ S6 to premiere on Jan 11 on Colors Marathi, JioHotstar

One of Marathi television’s most celebrated and widely followed reality shows, ‘Bigg Boss Marathi’, is set to return with a brand-new season, promising high-voltage drama, fresh twists and larger-than-life entertainment. The much-anticipated sixth season will premiere with a grand launch on January 11 at 8 pm on

Saurabh Dwivedi quits ITG after 12 years; Kuldeep Mishra to head Lallantop editorial

Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, the founding editor of Lallantop and India Today Hindi, has resigned from India Today Group Digital after a 12-year-long association, marking the end of a significant chapter in the group’s digital journalism journey, the announcement was made yesterday. Dwivedi’s exit brings a leadership transition at Lallantop, one ...

Amit Shah to headline CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards on Jan 10

CNBC-TV18 is set to host the 21st edition of the India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), one of the country’s most prestigious business honours, on January 10, 2026, in Mumbai. The flagship event will bring together India’s top political leadership, leading industrialists and global business decision-makers to celebrate excellence in enterprise and...

Chefs Brar, Kapoor feel ‘MasterChef India’ upped everyday cooking

Celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapoor, who have joined Vikas Khanna as judges on ‘MasterChef India’ season 9, believe the popular cooking reality show has played a pivotal role in transforming how everyday cooking is perceived in the country. According to them, the show has not only spotlighted home ...

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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!