Vaishnaw tells global tech, content platforms to follow local rules

India’s Information & Broadcasting and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday that big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube, Meta , X and Netflix must operate within the country’s constitutional framework, a week after New Delhi tightened its content-takedown rules...

AI is disruptive, but will democratise storytelling: MIB Secy

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary Sanjay Jaju while admitting that artificial intelligence would act as a big disruptor for India’s media and entertainment sector, yesterday said AI would also “democratize storytelling” leading to the country adding further to its soft power...

India BO off to strong Jan start; total gross Rs. 1,327cr: Ormax

India’s domestic box office got off to a strong start in 2026, with films released in January grossing Rs. 1,327 crore, marking a 30 percent rise over January 2025. Led by the major Hindi action film ‘Border 2’ and a cluster of Telugu Sankranthi releases..

WBD rejects Paramount latest bid; says open to other offers

Warner Bros Discovery yesterday rejected Paramount Skydance’s latest $30-a-share hostile bid, but gave the Hollywood studio seven days to come up with a “best and final” offer for the owner of HBO Max and the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise...

Global PE firms ready to bowl on IPL pitch seeing opportunities

Global private equity investors like KKR and Blackstone have a new investment hotspot in India: cricket. The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars...

Gaming startups showcase innovations at AI summit

Indian AI and gaming startups took centre stage at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with five companies presenting artificial intelligence-driven solutions that highlighted the country’s growing momentum at the intersection of gaming, immersive media and enterprise transformation....

ITG, BharatGen unveil new AI-driven news anchor Sutra

India Today Group has announced the launch of ‘Sutra’, a new AI-driven news anchor, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Developed in collaboration with BharatGen and showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)....

Ofcom, football, police orgs unite in fight against online abuse

A new partnership between English Football, the UK Football Police Unit and British communications regulator Ofcom will streamline collaboration in their collective fight against online abuse in football...

VETO T20 WC strategy marries CTV with creator-led content

VETO has announced a creator-led cricket content strategy around the T20 World Cup, bringing together some of the country’s prominent cricket voices as it seeks to strengthen its position as India’s family-first Connected TV (CTV) platform....

Abundantia, InVideo launch AI-driven film studio in India

Abundantia Entertainment and InVideo have announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI-driven film production studio, backed by an investment of Rs.100 crore ($11 million), in what the companies describe as India’s largest structured commitment to AI-led filmmaking so far....

UP’s growth roadmap in focus at Times Now Navbharat conclave

Times Now Navbharat hosted its leadership conclave ‘Viksit Bharat – Samriddh Uttar Pradesh’ in Lucknow on Feb 17, bringing the state’s development journey and future growth roadmap into focus....

‘Sangamarmar’ trailer out, JioHotstar sets Feb 26 premiere

JioHotstar has released the trailer of its upcoming family drama ‘Sangamarmar’, a series centred on relationships, personal sacrifice and the passage of time. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Rajshri Productions, the show is directed by Vikram Ghai and will begin streaming from February 26......

Sunny Deol’s ‘Gabru’ to release in theatres May 8

Following the strong box office success of ‘Border 2’, actor Sunny Deol is preparing for his next theatrical release, ‘Gabru’, which is set to arrive in cinemas on May 8 The announcement was confirmed by Variety India, signalling another major outing for the veteran actor....

‘Deadloch’ S2 trailer out, Prime Video sets March 20 global premiere

Prime Video has released the official trailer for the second season of its critically acclaimed Australian crime comedy ‘Deadloch’, announcing that the new season will premiere globally on March 20.....

Akshay Kumar says he has never read a book on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

The upcoming episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ promises not just exciting gameplay but also candid and heartfelt moments, as Akshay Kumar made a surprising confession about his reading habits during an engaging interaction with a contestant....