China to crack down on livestreamers for tax evasion

China to crack down on livestreamers for tax evasion

China's tax regulator said on Wednesday that it will crack down on tax evasion in its booming livestreaming industry, and will start requiring online platforms to report livestreamers' identities, income and profits every six months.

The State Taxation Administration (STA) said on it...


Ullu founder Vibhu Agarwal to launch Hindi GEC

Ullu founder Vibhu Agarwal to launch Hindi GEC

On the heels of the success of his homegrown OTT app Ullu, founder Vibhu Agarwal is now set to enter the broadcasting space with the launch of a new Hindi GEC with a new name, which will be soon unveiled.

Agarwal had entered the nascent OTT space after establishing his prowess in the metal industry. Ullu was ...


Media Concepts’ 8pmnews.com to launch today

Media Concepts’ 8pmnews.com to launch today

Media Conceptshas announced the launch of the 8 PM news portal, an online portal covering a whole gamut of news. It’s supported by Radico Khaitan Limited.

The English language portal promises to bring round the clock credible news and fill in the gap created by the absence of portals...


Sony extends NTO 1.0 distribution agreements till May-end

Sony extends NTO 1.0 distribution agreements till May-end

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), an Indian unit of  Japan’s Sony Corp, has sent an advisory to distributors of TV channels that the Reference Interconnection Offer (RIO) that was issued under TRAI’s NTO1 regime has been extended till May 31, 2022 as the new tariff regime would come into effect in June.


Disney+ announces launch dates for 42 new countries

Disney+ announces launch dates for 42 new countries

Disney’s premier direct-to-consumer streaming service, Disney+ has confirmed the launch dates and pricing for its Disney+ SVoD in 42 countries and 11 new territories, starting with South Africa on May 18 followed by all other countries in June. Subscribers will have access to exclusive Star Wars live-action series ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ and ...