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India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said it suspended the registration of about 276 MSOs in April, though the reasons were not publicly outlined. However, the MIBs also stated that despite the latest action, the total number of MSOs in the country stood at 1761 at the end of April 2022. The number includes MSOs whose registrations were suspended. From the data put on the website of the Ministry, it is not clear whether the MSOs whose registrations got suspended could get back to delivering normal services as and when the objections raised by the government were addressed and anomalies in the registrations were rectified. A few of the suspended MSOs --- as highlighted by the MIB --- did change the structure of their companies from partnership to proprietorship entities. The list of suspended MSOs could be viewed on the MIB website at https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/List%20of%20Registered%20MSOs%20as%20on%2030.04.2022.pdf. There were four MSOs whose registrations were cancelled/surrendered during the month of April. The applications of Shivam Cable & Broadband Private Limited of East Medinipur in West Bengal and Gujrata State's Bhuj-based Rallyon Technology were rejected by the MIB owing to suppression of vital information. In March 2022 also MIB had rejected the application of two MSOs as they had withheld relevant information from the government. The registration of Panduranga Cable Network of Telengana was cancelled in April 2022 due to non-operation. Ditto for Karnataka’s RK Digital Cable TV Network. As per a government order of 2017, all registered MSOs, unless indicated in the registration order specifically, can operate anywhere in India.

Action against TV channels taken as per rules: MIB in parliament

The Indian government on Tuesday in parliament justified orders banning or temporarily suspending TV news channels, saying proper procedures were followed while such orders were passed, even as the Supreme Court stayed, till further orders, a ban handed to Malayalam news channel MediaOne by the government.

Nippon TV heads into MIPTV 2022 with three new formats

Nippon TV heads into MIPTV 2022 with three new formats

Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, Monday announced that it will head into MIPTV 2022 with three new formats, two of which are unscripted, ‘Dark Doubts’ (60min eps.) and ‘Turbo Brain’ (30-60min eps.) with one new scripted format ‘Tall Older’ (60min 10 eps.). All three of these formats...

‘Halo’ to stream on Voot Mar 24

‘Halo’ to stream on Voot Mar 24

Continuing to present a dynamic array of diverse genres on its stronghold catalog, streaming platform Voot Select confirms that it will be exclusively streaming the Paramount+ original series sci-fi phenomenon ‘Halo’. Based on one of the most popular sci-fi video games ever made, ‘Halo’ will take place in the universe that f...

Vi partners with Nazara Tech for gaming service

Vi partners with Nazara Tech for gaming service

Leading telecom service provider VodafoneIdea (Vi) Monday, announced the partnership with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies Limited, an India based diversified gaming and sports media company, launching a new service called Vi Games.

The new gaming service will offer ove...

Hathway names Panesar strategic initiatives head

The Indian cable television service Hathway Digital has announced the appointment of Tavinderjit Panesar as head of strategic initiatives and broadcast partnerships. The news was shared by Tavinderjit on his LinkedIn account. Panesar will be responsible for content buying and placement strategy,...

Discovery shareholders approve WarnerMedia acquisition

Discovery shareholders approve WarnerMedia acquisition

Discovery Inc. stockholders have approved various matters relating to the acquisition of WarnerMedia from AT&T to create Warner Bros., Discovery Inc. --- a premier, global entertainment company. The transaction will bring together WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leadin...