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Twitter rolls out new Spaces feature

Micro-blogging site Twitter has rolled out the Super Follows-only Spaces feature in which creators who offer Super Follows subscriptions can now host Spaces exclusively for their subscribers. The social media giant said this new option will give creators a way to "offer an extra layer of conversation to their bigg...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in American indie film

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to play the lead role in 'Laxman Lopez', an American independent production.

According to PTI, the film is a Christmas-themed movie to be directed by Mexican filmmaker Roberto Girault, known for local hits 'La Leyenda Del Diamante' (...

Airtel re-appoints Gopal Vittal as MD, CEO

Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s premier communications solutions provider, Wednesday said that its board has reappointed Gopal Vittal as Managing Director & CEO for a further period of five years ending on January 31, 2028.

“We wish to inform you that based on the recommendations of HR & nomination commi...

At Cannes, India unveils 30% filming sops for global shoots

After a delegation, led by MIB Minister Anurag Thakur walked the red carpet at Cannes, India on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for foreign filmmakers to shoot in the country by offering incentives of up to Rs 2.5 crore for co-production and hiring local manpower in such ventures.

Pradeep Hejmadi joins SET as Head-Business Operations

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Pradeep Hejmadi as Head-Business Operations for Sony Entertainment Television (SET). He will report to Danish Khan, EVP & Business Head – SET, Sony LIV, and StudioNext. The company has also roped in Rakesh Chakraborty as Head of Fiction Programming, Strategy, & Insights for SET. ...

India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by decade end: PM Modi

India is targeting the rollout of 6G telecom network, which will provide ultra-high speed internet connectivity, by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. India currently has 3G and 4G telecom networks and companies are gearing up to launch 5G over the next few months. Speaking at ...

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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!