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India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said it suspended the registration of about 276 MSOs in April, though the reasons were not publicly outlined. However, the MIBs also stated that despite the latest action, the total number of MSOs in the country stood at 1761 at the end of April 2022. The number includes MSOs whose registrations were suspended. From the data put on the website of the Ministry, it is not clear whether the MSOs whose registrations got suspended could get back to delivering normal services as and when the objections raised by the government were addressed and anomalies in the registrations were rectified. A few of the suspended MSOs --- as highlighted by the MIB --- did change the structure of their companies from partnership to proprietorship entities. The list of suspended MSOs could be viewed on the MIB website at https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/List%20of%20Registered%20MSOs%20as%20on%2030.04.2022.pdf. There were four MSOs whose registrations were cancelled/surrendered during the month of April. The applications of Shivam Cable & Broadband Private Limited of East Medinipur in West Bengal and Gujrata State's Bhuj-based Rallyon Technology were rejected by the MIB owing to suppression of vital information. In March 2022 also MIB had rejected the application of two MSOs as they had withheld relevant information from the government. The registration of Panduranga Cable Network of Telengana was cancelled in April 2022 due to non-operation. Ditto for Karnataka’s RK Digital Cable TV Network. As per a government order of 2017, all registered MSOs, unless indicated in the registration order specifically, can operate anywhere in India.

Action against TV channels taken as per rules: MIB in parliament

The Indian government on Tuesday in parliament justified orders banning or temporarily suspending TV news channels, saying proper procedures were followed while such orders were passed, even as the Supreme Court stayed, till further orders, a ban handed to Malayalam news channel MediaOne by the government.

Lionsgate Play to premiere ‘Deadlock’, ‘Power Book IV: Force’

Lionsgate Play to premiere ‘Deadlock’, ‘Power Book IV: Force’

Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming platform from Starz Global, is all set to premiere Bruce Willis’ starrer ‘Deadlock’ and acclaimed series ‘Power Book IV: Force’ this Friday, March 18, 2022. Power Book IV: Force- It is a sequel and third spin-off to Power created by Courtney A.Kemp. The series revolves around Tommy Edgan portrayed by Joseph...

‘Halo’ to stream on Voot Mar 24

‘Halo’ to stream on Voot Mar 24

Continuing to present a dynamic array of diverse genres on its stronghold catalog, streaming platform Voot Select confirms that it will be exclusively streaming the Paramount+ original series sci-fi phenomenon ‘Halo’. Based on one of the most popular sci-fi video games ever made, ‘Halo’ will take place in the universe that f...

Vi partners with Nazara Tech for gaming service

Vi partners with Nazara Tech for gaming service

Leading telecom service provider VodafoneIdea (Vi) Monday, announced the partnership with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies Limited, an India based diversified gaming and sports media company, launching a new service called Vi Games.

The new gaming service will offer ove...

BARC 12th Week: Sun TV leads in all genres

BARC Rating 9th Week: Sun TV maintains lead position in all genres

Broadcasting Audience Research Council (BARC) 9th Week (26th February – 4th March 2022) has released its report. In India, Tamil GEC Sun TV was the most viewed channel in the ninth week of March, the channel garnered 2543.24 impressions. Star Maa has bagged the second position with 2464.32 impressions and Star Utsav has taken the third pos...

Global OTT mkt. projected to reach $1,039 bn by ’27: Report

Global OTT mkt. projected to reach $1,039 bn by ’27: Report

The global OTT market size, valued at $121.61 billion in 2019, is projected to reach $1,039.03 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 29.4 percent from 2020 to 2027, according to a new study by Allied Market Research.

Rise in demand for OTT services in developing regions, increase of ...