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‘Naagin 7’ returns on Dec 27, ushering in a bold new era

After a three-year hiatus, one of Indian television’s most iconic fantasy franchises is set to make a dramatic comeback. ‘Naagin’ returns with its seventh season on December 27, 2025, as JioStar and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms bring ‘Naagin 7’ to the screen, closing the year with what is being billed as the biggest fantasy drama of 2025. T...

KidZ launches 2 original animated series, expands content slate

KidZ has announced the launch of its first two original animated series, ‘Chote Tara ka Bada Gadar’ and ‘FAB 5’, marking a significant expansion of its kids entertainment portfolio. With these new titles, the platform steps deeper into original storytelling for children, blending Indian imagination,...

Ultra Play OTT celebrates Anil Kapoor’s birthday with special film festival

As Anil Kapoor celebrates his birthday on December 24, Ultra Play OTT is marking the occasion with a special curation titled The Anil Kapoor Fest, paying tribute to the enduring legacy of one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile and beloved stars. Fondly known...

Sonali Bendre, Sumbul Touqeer celebrate ‘Itti Si Khushi’ ITA 2025 win

Sony SAB’s family drama ‘Itti Si Khushi’ has clinched the Best Show – Drama award at the Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards 2025, marking a proud moment for the channel and the creative team behind the series. The win adds to the show’s growing r...

NDTV appoints Akhil Gupta as new CFO

Akhil Gupta has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of NDTV, part of the Adani Group, marking an important leadership development for the media organisation as well as a significant milestone in Gupta’s professional journey. In his new role, Gupta will lead NDTV’s finance function, supporting strategic growth, governance and financial s...

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ locked for Oct 2, 2026 release

Ajay Devgn is set to reprise one of his most memorable roles as Vijay Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam 3’, with the makers confirming that the film will release theatrically on October 2, 2026. The announcement was made on Monday, generating strong excitement among fans of the thriller franchise. Shooting for the third instalment is currently...

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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!