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HT Media shuts down OTTplay

HT Media has officially decided to shut down its OTT aggregation platform OTTplay after struggling to achieve sustainable unit economics in an increasingly competitive streaming market. The development was confirmed by the company's management during its FY26 earnings call, where

MIB reportedly asks BARC to waive fees for news channels during TRP suspension

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has reportedly directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) not to charge subscription fees from news broadcasters during the ongoing suspension of television ratings, offering temporary relief to channels operating without access...

‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ remake to launch in 2027

Fans of the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise have a reason to celebrate. Capcom has officially announced a remake of the classic game 'Resident Evil – Code: Veronica', now titled 'Resident Evil: Veronica'. the much-awaited title is set to release in 2027. The announ...

‘Obsession’ crosses $224 million worldwide

Director Curry Barker's horror-thriller ‘Obsession’ has created box-office history by becoming the highest-grossing film ever released by focus features. The film has earned $224.8 million worldwide, setting a new record for the studio. made on a re...

‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ crosses Rs 41cr worldwide

Varun Dhawan's latest film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has made a strong start at the box office, earning Rs.41.99 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. Released on June 5, the film is directed by David Dhawan and produced by Tips Films. It also stars...

COLORS launches family dramedy ‘Bareilly Ke Bacchan’

COLORS has expanded its fiction lineup with the launch of ‘Bareilly Ke Bacchan’, a family dramedy that brings together humour, chaos and everyday struggles through the lens of an unconventional household in Bareilly. The show premiered on June 8 and airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm on COLORS, while a...

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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!