Dish TV moves Kerala HC over DD Free Dish rules

Dish TV has approached the Kerala High Court, seeking directions to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to bring DD Free Dish under the same regulatory framework as private direct-to-home (DTH) operators. According to an Economic Times report, the move highlights a long-standing industry concern over what private players see as regulatory disparity between […]

SATCAB ’26 opens with lively discussion on rules, news, multi-screen measurement

The first day of SATCAB Symposium 2026 literally rocked and rolled to a grand opening in New Delhi and opened with a focus on the evolving dynamics of India’s media and entertainment sector, underlining the need for broadcasters, distributors and digital platforms to adapt to rapid technological and consumption shifts. Yesterday’s proceedings set the tone […]

Govt starts initiatives on AI skilling, MYWAVES, FreeDish tuners

Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday launched three key initiatives — including a national AI skilling programme and in-built satellite tuner-enabled television systems for the pubcaster’s DTH service — aimed at strengthening India’s media ecosystem, expanding digital content creation and improving access to public broadcasting. The initiatives, according to an official government statement yesterday, […]

SATCAB 2026 to spotlight future of broadcasting, OTT, digital media

SATCAB Symposium 2026 early next week is set to bring together some of the biggest voices from India’s broadcasting, digital media and technology ecosystem, with a strong focus on emerging trends, policy direction and business transformation. Scheduled to be held on March 24 and 25 in New Delhi along with the Convergence India Expo, the […]

AIDCF moves TDSAT on WAVES OTT mulling onboarding linear TV channels

The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) has approached the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) challenging Prasar Bharati’s move to onboard linear satellite TV channels on its WAVES OTT platform, raising concerns over regulatory violations and an uneven playing field. According to details outlined in the petition, AIDCF has objected to Prasar Bharati’s […]

WAVES OTT crosses 84 lakh users, govt informs LS

Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform WAVES has crossed over 84 lakh registered users since its launch, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, underlining the growing adoption of digital platforms for public broadcasting content. According to a PTI report, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, in a written reply, said the WAVES […]