Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday allocated Rs 4,342.55 crore to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the interim Budget for 2024-25, a slight decrease from the revised estimates of Rs 4,449.79 in the previous fiscal. According to the Budget document presented by Sitharaman, a large portion of the allocation — Rs 2,959.94 crore — has been made to broadcasting
The next spectrum auction will be a “limited auction”, one that is significantly smaller than the previous round, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The government is “moving fast” on it, he asserted. “The spectrum auction will be a limited auction because already a large part of the spectrum which was required by the industry was auctioned last year,
The government expects to garner Rs 1.20 lakh crore from communication services in FY24-25 as it looks to surpass the budgeted target for the current fiscal. In the interim budget presented Thursday, the government looks to generate Rs 1,20,267.31 from communication services in FY24-25 by way of license fees and spectrum charges from the telecom players.
Former Editorial Director of The Economic Times, Bodhisatva Ganguli, has embarked on a new journey with Network18, taking up the role of Group Consulting Editor. His recent retirement has paved the way for a strategic collaboration with Network18, where he will significantly contribute to Moneycontrol in various formats, provide guidance to teams, and play a key role in on-ground events organized by the network,
In a resounding display of dominance, Zee Business emerged as the leading YouTube Live channel during the highly anticipated Budget Speech. At 12:00 PM, the financial journalism powerhouse surpassed industry peers, securing the spotlight with unprecedented viewership. According to Data Beings, Zee Business achieved record-breaking viewership, becoming the most-watched Livestream
In a month of record-breaking achievements, DNA India has made history by surpassing 50 million unique visitors (UVs) in January. The platform, known as India’s fastest-growing content and infotainment hub, achieved an impressive 54 million UVs and 162 million page views. This milestone underscores DNA India’s commitment to delivering timely, accurate, and diverse content across various domains...
In a grand celebration held at ICC, Lodhi Road, Bharat Express News commemorated its first anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the world of Hindi news broadcasting. The dynamic channel, under the visionary leadership of Upendrra Rai, CMD, and Editor-in-Chief, has swiftly become a trusted source of news, delivering insightful and comprehensive coverage to its viewers.
In a recent announcement, streaming giant Netflix revealed its extensive lineup of series and films scheduled for release in 2024. Among the highlights, the much-anticipated second season of ‘Squid Game’ is set to make a return, alongside popular shows like ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Emily in Paris,’ and ‘The Diplomat.’ New additions to the streaming platform include the highly awaited ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ premiering ...
Tennis enthusiasts in India are in for a treat as Tennis Channel will provide exclusive live coverage of the Davis Cup World Group I Playoff between India and Pakistan on February 3–4 in Islamabad. The matches, starting at 11 a.m. local time each day, will be accessible throughout India on Samsung TV+, the company said in a press release. Prakash Amritraj, a former Davis Cup player for India, will serve as a Tennis Channel analyst
JioCinema, India’s premier streaming platform, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), ensuring the exclusive live-streaming rights for CCL Season 10. The highly anticipated tournament, renowned as the ultimate blend of sports and entertainment, will kick off on February 23, 2024, and span four weekends, featuring 20 captivating matches.