New draft of B’cast Bill proposes to regulate news influencers

Individuals who routinely upload videos to social media, make podcasts or write about current affairs online could be classified as digital news broadcasters, according to the new draft of the broadcasting bill that the government shared with stakeholders. The new version — HT has reviewed a copy — is the second draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation)...

Prime Video gets stupendous response to Prime Day content lineup

Prime Video’s mega line-up for Prime Day 2024 India, held on July 20 and 21, captivated Prime members across India and around the globe. Leading up to the event, Prime Video unveiled an exciting slate of 15 highly anticipated Indian and international series and movies in five languages, reaching viewers from 4,665 cities and towns across India..

TV9 Bangla Uttaran announces fourth edition of academic excellence awards

TV9 Bangla, a leading Bengali news channel from the TV9 Network, successfully concluded its flagship program, ‘Uttaran Academic Excellence Awards,’ at a prestigious event held in a five-star hotel in Kolkata. The awards ceremony, aimed at recognizing students and institutions for their exemplary...

Q TV launches All-New BakLOL for Indian Viewers

Q TV, QYOU Media India’s flagship Hindi GEC, continues to revolutionize television content with its Zara Hatke proposition by introducing the all-new BakLOL. The show features YouTube sensations Pankaj and Sweety, alongside the delightful 9-year-old Ridu, promising to deliver humorous takes on everyday life, Monday, July 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm...

Zee TV launches ‘Hamara Parivar’ campaign

Zee TV, a pioneer in Indian television since 1992, has launched an innovative campaign titled ‘Hamara Parivar,’ putting viewers at the forefront of content creation. This industry-first initiative is designed to bridge the gap between the channel and its audience by actively seeking and incorporating viewer feedback into its programming strategy.

Spotify teases ‘Deluxe’ subscription tier features

Spotify is preparing to launch a new ‘Deluxe’ subscription tier, priced at around $18 per month, offering hi-fi audio quality and enhanced features. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek confirmed this during the company’s Q2 2024 earnings call. “It’s probably around a $17 or $18 price point, but sort of a deluxe version of Spotify that has all of the benefit....

Delhi HC refuses to stay Netflix’s ‘Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper’

The Delhi High Court has refused to stay the release of the webseries, ‘Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper’, released on the OTT platform Netflix. The bench of Justice Navin Chawla, in an order passed recently, said, “In my prima facie view, I do not find the trailer to be referring to the profession of chartered accounting in any manner,” ANI reported.

Amazon Prime Video, NBA ink 11-year global media rights deal in 2025

Amazon Prime Video and the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced a historic 11-year media rights agreement set to commence with the 2025-26 NBA season. This unprecedented deal marks a significant shift in sports broadcasting, positioning Amazon Prime Video as a primary global platform for NBA content.

‘Laila Majnu’ to re-release in theatres in Kashmir

Actor Avinash Tiwary announced on Thursday that his debut film, ‘Laila Majnu,’ will re-release in theatres in Kashmir next month due to popular demand. The 2018 romance drama, which stars Tiwary and Triptii Dimri, is set to return to the big screen, giving audiences another chance to experience the modern-day adaptation ...

WhatsApp reaches 100mn monthly active users in the U.S.

In a major milestone for Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that WhatsApp now has over 100 million monthly active users in the United States. This announcement marks the first time the company has released data specific to the U.S. market, highlighting the app’s growing popularity in a country ...