FIFA offered $20mn for WC’26 broadcast rights for India market

Millions of soccer fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock ‌over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

TRAI extends FAST channels’ consultation date till May 11

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which had released in April a consultation paper on ‘Formulation of a Regulatory Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution

Network18 tops YouTube news viewership in April with 5.5 bn views

Network18 has emerged as the No.1 news network on YouTube in April 2026, clocking over 5.5 billion overall views across its platforms

Prime Video unpacks May slate with ‘Citadel’ S2, ‘Spider-Noir’, music

Amazon’s Prime Video yesterday unveiled its content slate for May 2026, outlining a mix of original series, films and library titles set to arrive on the platform through the month of May.

Creative industries urge stronger copyright safeguards amid AI rise

Leaders from across India’s creative ecosystem have come together to call for stronger copyright protections in the age of artificial intelligence, stressing that innovation must not come at the cost of creators’ rights.

BigTrunk drives 200 mn+ views for Goel TMT’s ‘BandBaajaBitiya’ film

BigTrunk Communications has delivered over 200 million views for Goel TMT’s emotionally driven digital film BandBaajaBitiya, marking a strong performance for the campaign across platforms.

Vi Movies&TV enters microdrama space via Bullet app collab

Vodafone Idea’s content platform Vi Movies & TV has announced its entry into the fast-growing microdrama segment through a partnership with Bullet Microdrama app.

Google teams up with Kevin Pietersen for 90-episode YouTube series

Google has partnered with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen for a new 90-episode YouTube series titled The Switch, marking a shift in how cricket content is created and consumed in the digital era.

ZEE5 KidZ launches new animated IP ‘Fab 5’

ZEE5 KidZ has expanded its children’s content portfolio with the launch of its latest original IP, ‘Fab 5’, now streaming on the platform.

India’s Best Dancer’ returns with Season 5

Sony Pictures Networks India is bringing back its popular dance reality show India’s Best Dancer for a fifth season, promising a grand return with a refreshed judging panel and a renewed focus on celebrating ‘India Wala Dance.

The Devil Wears Prada2’ makes stylish $234mn global BO opening

The Walt Disney Company-owned 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ made a dazzling return to theaters this weekend, delivering an exceptional opening around the world.

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls mother’s lessons through a simple cup of tea

Actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal shared a deeply personal and emotional moment on ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’, as he opened up about his bond with his mother while preparing tea for the contestants on the show.

Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2’ to return with darker, intense storyline

The streaming series ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar’ is set to return with its second season, promising a narrative that is darker, more intense and layered with themes of heartbreak, power and politics.

Jharkhand T20 League opens franchise bids for inaugural season

The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League has officially opened franchise bidding for its inaugural season, marking a key step towards structuring and commercialising cricket in the state.

Irrfan Khan’s unreleased film ‘The Last Tenant’ premieres on YouTube

A long-unreleased film featuring Irrfan Khan has finally found its audience, with ‘The Last Tenant’ making its debut on YouTube more than two decades after it was completed.