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TV9 Network’s announces Lounge Knights Awards 2026

TV9 Network’s Lounge Knights Awards 2026 brought together some of the most influential voices in Indian hospitality for an evening that placed credibility, craft and consistency at the centre of the spotlight. Hosted at Hilton Gurugram, the invitation-only ceremony celebrated institutions and professionals who are redefining excellence across fo...

Balaji Telefilms launches Hoonur talent management arm

Balaji Telefilms has announced the launch of Hoonur, a dedicated talent management vertical under Balaji Telefilms Digital, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s integrated entertainment ecosystem. The move reinforces Balaji’s long-standing focus on nurturing artists, shaping careers and creating structured opportunities across televisi...

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ to hit theatres on Sept 4

Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment on Wednesday announced that ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, the big-screen adaptation of the hugely popular crime drama series ‘Mirzapur’, will release in theatres on September 4. The announcement marks a significant moment for Indian streaming originals, as ‘

Zee Telugu launches dance reality show ‘Aata’, premieres Feb 7

Zee Telugu has expanded its non-fiction slate with the announcement of a new dance reality show titled ‘Aata’, set to bring competitive energy and large-scale performances to weekend television. The show will premiere on February 7, 2026, at 9pm on Zee Telugu, ...

ET Now Swadesh tops YouTube news viewership

Times Network’s Hindi business news channel ET Now Swadesh has emerged as the leading YouTube destination in January 2026, clocking over 89 million video views, according to data from Playboard. The milestone underlines the channel’s growing influence among digital-first audiences seeking credible and easy-to-understand business news in Hindi. ...

‘The Housemaid’ streams in India from Feb 12 on Moviesphere+

After a successful global box office run and a well-received theatrical outing in India, psychological thriller ‘The Housemaid’ is set to make its digital debut for Indian audiences from February 12, 2026. The film will be available for early access rental and purchase across platforms including Amazon

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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!