IETE re-elects Sunil, ex-Prasar Bharati additional DG, as President for 2025-26 term

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) has officially re-elected Sunil, former Additional Director General of Prasar Bharati, as its President for the second consecutive term for the year 2025-26. The announcement was made following the declaration of election results earlier today. This press release from IETE highlights Sunil’s remarkable contributions to India’s broadcasting […]

Prasar Bharati invites applications for MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish

Prasar Bharati has announced the opening of applications for the allotment of MPEG-2 slots on its free-to-air direct-to-home (DTH) platform, DD Free Dish. The new round of applications kicks off the 87th online e-auction process, offering private satellite TV channels a window to reach millions of Indian homes through the country’s largest free DTH service. […]

Prasar Bharati announces 26 winners of DD Free Dish MPEG-4 e-auction

India’s Free-To-Air (FTA) broadcasting landscape, Prasar Bharati has announced the winners of the 7th Annual (86th) e-auction for MPEG-4 slots on DD Free Dish. A total of 26 channels successfully secured slots during the auction, which was held on March 4, 2025. The winning channels span a diverse range of categories, including news, devotional content, […]

Prasar Bharati to stream German football tourney semis, final live

Football fans in India have exciting news. Indian national broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s streaming platform, WAVES OTT, in partnership with DFB-Pokal (German domestic football tournament), will stream the semi-final matches live on April 2 and 3, followed by the grand finale on May 24. To also strengthen football ties between India and Germany, Prasar Bharati and […]

Prasar Bharati earns Rs.55.4cr on Day 1 of DD FreeDish e-auction

Prasar Bharati has generated a substantial Rs.55.4 crore from the sale of three slots on the first day of the ongoing DD FreeDish MPEG-2 online e-auction. The auction, which began on Monday, saw Sony Pal, Colors Rishtey, and Sun Neo securing slots under the A+ category, which includes Hindi and Urdu General Entertainment Channels (GECs). […]

Prasar Bharati, Sri Adhikari Bros. in content pact for OTT, TV

India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has unveiled a strategic alliance with Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Digital Network Pvt. Ltd., promising to redefine the country’s entertainment landscape. According to a press release from SAB, this partnership aims to bring premium and diverse content from Sri Adhikari Brothers to Prasar Bharati’s Waves OTT platform and linear television […]