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MIB mandates self-declaration for new ads

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has mandated a self-declaration certificate (SDC) for all new ads across TV, print, digital, and radio starting June 18, despite concerns raised by industry bodies on the practical difficulties in fulfilling t...

EGF CEO praises MIB advisory on offshore online betting ADS

In response to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's recent advisory urging endorsers and influencers to refrain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms, Anuraag Saxena, CEO of the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), has issued a statement co...

MIB cautions on spread of unverified info on Ayodhya Temple

In the context of the upcoming celebration across India, of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya on 22nd January, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has observed that certain unverified, provocative and fake messages are being spread, especially on social media, which can disturb communal harmony and public o...

India to increase foreign production incentives to 40%

Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur yesterday said that India will increase the incentive for foreign film production in the country to 40 percent of the expenses incurred...

MIB advises TV channels against showcasing people facing criminal charges

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Thursday issued an advisory to television channels, more specifically news channels, urging them to exercise caution when featuring individuals who are facing charges related to serious crimes, including terrorism, or are associated with organizations banned ...

TRAI to release consultation paper on curated video OTT rules

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will likely publish a consultation paper on rules for OTT video services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and JioCinema, according to The Economic Times (ET). The ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!