India’s creative industry reps air AI policy gaps in meet with PM’s advisor

The Creative Economy Forum (CEF) convened a high-level closed-door roundtable at the NITI Aayog ( a government eco nomic think-tank) in New Delhi, bringing together senior leaders from India’s film, music, television, and media sectors for a substantive dialogue on the intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyright, and intellectual property rights.

SPN India partners LIV Golf for 2026 broadcast

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has entered into a broadcast partnership with LIV Golf, bringing the 2026 season of the global golf league to audiences across India and several South Asian and Central Asian markets.

Navika Kumar launches podcast ‘Baatein Dil Se’

Times Network has stepped into the podcast space with the launch of ‘Baatein Dil Se’, a new show hosted by senior journalist and Times Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar.

Manu Wadhwa to move into Strategy Advisor role at SPNI

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced that its Chief Human Resources Officer, Manu Wadhwa, will transition into the role of Strategy Advisor, effective July 1, 2026.

Meta shares slide amid AI spending, legal concerns

Shares of Meta Platforms fell sharply on April 29 in the US in extended trading after the company raised its capital expenditure forecast and flagged growing legal and regulatory risks tied to its social media platforms.

Spotify user base surges to 761 million, ad rev dips

Spotify reported a mixed first quarter for 2026, with strong user growth and subscription gains offset by a decline in advertising revenue as the company undertook a major overhaul of its ad-tech infrastructure.

Kuku FM, Penguin Random House India launch 12 Hindi audiobooks

Penguin Random House India and Kuku FM have rolled out 12 Hindi audiobooks as part of their exclusive partnership, marking a significant step in expanding regional-language storytelling in the country.

UMG to sell half of Spotify stake, plans €1 billion buyback

Universal Music Group has announced plans to sell half of its stake in Spotify and expand its share buyback programme to €1 billion, signalling a sharper capital allocation strategy amid growing investor scrutiny.

Rajeev Khandelwal recreates Anil Kapoor–Sridevi magic on ‘Tum Ho Naa’

A lively and nostalgic moment unfolded on ‘Tum Ho Naa’ as host Rajeev Khandelwal brought classic Bollywood charm to the stage, recreating the iconic pairing of Anil Kapoor and Sridevi during a fun interaction with a contestant.

Prime Video unveils trailer of Tamil series ‘Exam’, to stream from May 15

Prime Video has dropped the official trailer of its upcoming Tamil Original series ‘Exam’, a high-stakes suspense drama set in the world of competitive entrance exams.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ returns on Sony PAL from May 4

Sony PAL is set to bring back the popular mythological series ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9pm.

HCLTech is Official Digital Experience Partner for DP World Tour

HCLTech, a leading Indian global technology company and the DP World Tour (golf) has announced that the tech company will be the Official Digital Experience Partner of the Tour

AATA’ grand finale to air on Zee Telugu on May 2, 3

Zee Telugu is set to bring the curtain down on its popular dance reality show ‘AATA’ with a two-part grand finale, scheduled to air on May 2 and May 3 at 9 pm.

Mardaani 3’ journey ‘deeply emotional’, says Rani Mukerji

📷 Actor Rani Mukerji has described the journey of ‘Mardaani 3’ as profoundly emotional, as the film continues to resonate strongly with audiences across platforms, extending its impact from theatres to streaming.

Varun Dhawan’s ‘Hai Jawani…’ locks June 5 release

Actor Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is set to release in theatres on June 5, reclaiming its original slot after the postponement of Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: