Viacom18, Netflix, others to lobby for B’cast Services Bill revamp

Netflix, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Viacom18 and other streaming companies plan to collectively lobby the Indian government to delay or revamp a broadcast bill they fear will be onerous for the sector, sources familiar with the matter said, according to a Reuters report.

IPL head feels media rights value can touch $ 50 million

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal believes that the media rights value of the league has the potential to touch a staggering $ 50 million over the next two decades, provided it keeps innovating and improvising with fans’ interests in mind.

Parliamentary panel discusses GST burden on cable TV distributors

India’s parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, which also has the cable TV broadcast sector under its jurisdiction, discussed recently in detail the issue of GST levied on cable TV distributors and its impact, apart from other industry related matters.

PIB fact check unit exposes 9 YouTube channels for spreading fake news

The Press Information Bureau’s fact check unit has busted nine YouTube channels allegedly spreading fake news and misinformation in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Friday.

News18 readies for poll results coverage across States

As the countdown to the pivotal counting day for the State elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram approaches, News18 Network is primed to deliver unparalleled, real-time updates and analysis on the crucial day.

ABP Network sets records with digital reach during exit poll coverage

ABP Network, renowned for its robust political journalism, once again solidified its position as a frontrunner in the news broadcasting industry during the recent ABP News-CVoter Exit Polls coverage for five states’ Assembly elections in November.

Tata Play Binge adds Fuse+ for Gen Z and Millennial fans

Tata Play Binge, a prominent OTT app aggregator in India, has announced a new addition to its extensive array of aggregated OTT apps. Fuse+, the latest entrant, caters to multicultural and youth audiences, marking its entry into the Indian market through Tata Play Binge.

Varun Dhawan unveils Prime Video Dec. 2023 lineup

Varun Dhawan, the charismatic face of Prime Video, has ignited excitement by revealing a stellar December lineup, promising an immersive experience across 15 riveting shows and movies.

Apple, Paramount mull bundling streaming services: WSJ report

Apple and Paramount Global have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal stated yesterday, a Reuters report stated, quoting from the original news story.

Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta’s ‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ hits Prime Video on Dec 8

‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’, starring Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta, will premiere on Prime Video on December 8, the streaming platform announced on Friday.