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MIB blocks 16 India, Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading fake news

The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement. The blocked YouTube channels and the Facebook account had a cumulative viewership of over 68 ...

DD Sports to air Khelo India Univ Games

As India awaits Khelo India University Games 2021, there is good news for sports enthusiasts. Doordarshan Sports will be bringing the event live on TV and mobile handsets. Introduced in 2020, as part of Khelo India Games to revive sports culture in India, the second edition of Khelo India University Games is being held from April 24 to May 3...

Jio overtakes Airtel in fixed-line; tele subs down to 116.6cr in Feb

Telecom operator Reliance Jio has taken a lead over Bharti Airtel to become the country's second-largest fixed-line service provider in February 2022, according to data published by the sector regulator Trai. Fixed-line or wireline telecommunication refers to telephone and broadband internet services provided through a network of cables. ...

Guest Column: TRAI 5G spectrum suggestions could adversely impact DPO

By Rajiv Khattar| TRAI has released its much-awaited recommendations on the 5G spectrum pricing as the government plans to auction the spectrum later this year to generate revenue and meet the demand of the telcos to start trials of their 5G services. The ecosystem of the 5G use will take its own time, as the devices, the bas...

Madison Media appoints Vinit Kumar as VP

Madison Media has announced the appointment of Vinit Kumar as vice president (VP), in Delhi, the news was shared by Vinit through his LinkedIn post. Vinit will report to Abhik Banerjee, chief operating officer, Madison Media Plus. Kumar has over 16 years of experience in all facets of media ranging from integrated marketing communications,...

The Q launches 5 new shows

The Q, India’s youngest Hindi general entertainment channel with a multi-platform presence, continues to solidify its position as the fastest-growing channel in its category. Having experienced success on DD Free Dish since its launch in April 2021, The Q continues to drive innovation and synergies with the creator economy to bring to television...

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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!