BBC plans programmes for YouTube to shore up revenue, says FT

The BBC plans to produce programmes for Google’s YouTube for the first time, the Financial Times reported yesterday, as the British public broadcaster looks to generate more money as many viewers turn to streaming platforms, a Reuters despatch stated.

India world’s 2nd largest 5G market with 400mn+ users: Scindia

India has emerged as the world’s second-largest 5G subscriber base, trailing only China, with more than 400 million users now on the next-generation network, Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said yesterday...

JioStar posts strong Q3 growth, clocks Rs.8,010 cr revenue

Reliance Industries Limited’s media and entertainment business delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of FY26, with JioStar emerging as a key growth driver across television, digital streaming and sports broadcasting....

Trump invests over $1 million in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger deal

US President Donald Trump purchased more than USD 1 million worth of corporate bonds issued by Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery shortly after the two media giants announced a major merger agreement. The investments were disclosed in a financial filing released by the White House on Friday...

Amazon MX Player releases ‘Bindiya Ke Bahubali’ S2 trailer

Amazon MX Player has unveiled the trailer of ‘Bindiya Ke Bahubali’ S2, signalling a dramatic return to the turbulent world of the Davan family. The much-awaited second season sees actors Saurabh Shukla and Ranvir Shorey reprise their roles...

Jio Platforms Q3 consolidated net profit up 11.3% YoY

Jio Platforms yesterday reported an 11.3 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the December quarter to Rs 7,629 crore, on account of rise in subscriber base, average revenue per user, and scaling up of digital services....

Panorama Studios ties up with Century Films for Malayalam distribution

Panorama Studios has announced a long-term strategic distribution partnership with the iconic Century Films for the release of all its Malayalam films, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence in the South Indian market...

‘Border2’ trailer unleashes Sunny’s fire, ensemble cast’s intensity

The trailer of ‘Border 2’, an anticipated film in 2026, has finally been unveiled, reigniting memories of the iconic war drama while setting the stage for a larger, more intense cinematic experience. Directed by Anurag Singh, the sequel brings back Sunny Deol...

‘Tomb Raider’ production starts; Sophie Turner is new Lara Croft

Amazon MGM Studios has announced that production is underway on ‘Tomb Raider’, marking the kickoff with a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series. The series is based on the iconic ‘Tomb Raider’ video game franchise, which follows the adventures of Lara Croft....

Ektaa Kapoor marks ‘Kasamh Se’ 20 years with nostalgic throwback

Television producer Ektaa Kapoor revisited some cherished memories as her iconic show ‘Kasamh Se’ completed 20 years since its first telecast. The popular daily soap, which went on air on Zee  TV on January 16, 2006...

Indian music industry doyens launch music app Goongoonalo

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar, along with leading voices from the Indian music fraternity including Shaan and Shankar Mahadevan, came together on Friday to launch ‘Goongoonalo’, a new music platform that aims to put creative ownership back in the hands of artists....

Gaming firm Krafton crafts mid-to-long-term growth plans, including India

Gaming company Krafton Inc. has announced its 2026 management strategy and mid-to-long-term growth plans, including those for India, during its company-wide town hall meeting Kraftom Live Talk or KLT....

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ set for March 2027 theatrical release

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has locked the release date for his much-anticipated film ‘Spirit’, announcing that the film will arrive in cinemas on March 5, 2027. The announcement has sparked fresh excitement among fans...

YouTube rolls out new parental controls, strengthens teen protections

YouTube has announced a fresh set of updates designed to give parents greater control over how their teenage children experience content on the platform, with a sharper focus on digital wellbeing...

Farah Khan to host reality show ‘The 50’

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is set to return to television as the host of the upcoming reality show ‘The 50’, with actors Divyaa Agarwal and Karan Patel confirmed as contestants...