Govt proposes spectrum-sharing rule for telco monetisation

The Department of Telecommunications has proposed one-way spectrum sharing among telecom operators that will enable service providers to monetise and optimally deploy unused radio waves, according to a draft notification. According to the PTI report, operators were allowed to use spectrum

Netflix leads bidding war for WBD as fairness concerns emerge

Netflix has put in the highest bid among suitors for Warner Bros Discovery, a source told Reuters on Thursday, upping the ante in a deal that could reshape the media industry. Bloomberg News reported late on Thursday that Netflix has entered exclusive talks with Warner Bros Discovery..

SPN to air John Cena’s final WWE Match on Dec 14

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) will broadcast WWE Superstar John Cena’s final match live on Sunday, December 14, marking a major moment for wrestling fans across India and the subcontinent. The telecast comes as part of SPNI’s newly announced WWE programming lineup..

Madras HC halts release of ‘Akhanda 2’ in major relief for Eros International

The Madras High Court has granted an injunction restraining the release of the upcoming film ‘Akhanda – II’, delivering a significant legal win for Eros International Media Limited. The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice C. Kumarappan..

Arijit Singh tops Spotify India Wrapped 2025 for 7th straight year

Spotify has released its much-anticipated Wrapped 2025, revealing the artists, songs and podcasts that defined the country’s listening habits this year. For the seventh year in a row, Arijit Singh has emerged as India’s most-streamed artist on the platform...

Studio9 earns India’s first-ever OTT documentary win at Asian Television Awards 2025

Studio9, the in-house production arm of TV9 Network, has created history by bringing home India’s first-ever win in the OTT documentary programme category at the 30th Asian Television Awards 2025 held in Singapore. The landmark achievement comes through its documentary Fanatics...

Dharmendra’s legacy shines in Tata Play Binge b’day tribute line-up

Tata Play Binge is celebrating the timeless charm of Dharmendra with a special birthday binge featuring some of the legendary actor’s most iconic performances across genres. Few stars have shaped Indian cinema the way Dharmendra did, and the curated line-up brings together his finest moments...

Gracenote unveils new CTV ad platform to enable precise program-level targeting

Nielsen’s data and content arm, Gracenote, has introduced a new connected  TV advertising platform designed to give brands greater control, accuracy and transparency in how they target viewers.

Prime Video’s Nikhil Madhok calls for homegrown superhero in Indian streaming

At the CII Big Picture Summit 2025, Prime Video India’s Director and Head of Originals, Nikhil Madhok, said that the next milestone for the country’s streaming ecosystem could be an original, homegrown Indian superhero rooted in local culture and mythology.

Tusshar Kapoor joins UPKL franchise Gazab Ghaziabad as co-owner

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League’s newest franchise, Gazab Ghaziabad, has welcomed actor Tusshar Kapoor as the team’s Co-owner, marking a notable addition to the league’s growing lineup of stakeholders...